The AKAI MPC1000 is a music production center designed for beat-making and sampling. It is a sampler, sequencer, and drum machine rolled into one. It has a built-in 16-track MIDI sequencer and 16-voice polyphonic sampler with a 32-voice drum machine. It also features a large LCD display, 8 velocity-sensitive pads, and 4 assignable Q-Link controllers. The MPC1000 is capable of creating intricate and complex rhythms and melodies, as well as layering samples to create unique sounds.