The MPC1000 is a compact and portable music production unit featuring 32-voice stereo sampling, 64-track sequencing, and 16 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads. With 16MB of expandable on-board memory, a built-in USB port for simple data transfer, and two Q-link sliders for real-time performance control, this device provides substantial creative capabilities. Additionally, it includes outputs which can be re-sampled, two on-board effects processors, and four-way sample layering.