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The Akai MPC 1000 is no longer made, but Akai can still ship firmware for it and we keep checking the official download page. One message per release. No spam, no newsletter.
Download the OS .zip file from the Akai Pro legacy downloads page and extract the MPC1000.BIN file. Insert a Compact Flash card and power on the MPC 1000. In Load mode, press the USB key (F4) and connect a USB cable — the CF card mounts as a drive. Copy the .BIN file to the CF card, then disconnect USB. Power off, ensure the CF card is inserted, then power on while holding the WINDOW button and immediately pressing REC. The unit processes the update and reboots automatically. Do not power off during the update.
5 releases since Nov 2005, roughly one every 13 months.
Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.
Version 2.13 — 21 Jan 2010
Release notes for this version are listed above.
Release notesopens in a new tab — cdn.inmusicbrands.com
Version 2.12 — 5 Aug 2008
New features/Changes:
2. Chop Shop Update: Added the ability to load and save Chop Shop 2.0 files.
3. added the ability to AUTO detect split points for Chop Shop.
4. Added ability to loop patched phrases
5. Added the ability to record Track Mute Events
6. Added ability to load MPC5000 .all files.
Bug fixes:
1. Fixed issue where large hard drives are not formatted properly in the MPC 1000
2. fixed "Directory Error" when overwriting files on 80 gig drive.
3. Fixed issue where Attack and decay settings would produce sonic anomalies
4. Fixed issue where a "Directory Error" would occasionally occur when replacing
project on hd after reboot
5. Fixed issue where FX2 Delay Tempo Sync was not following sequence BPM.
6. Fixed issue where Overdub and record led did not work when recording after sequence
change
7. Fixed issue where Note Repeat did not work for internal sounds when played from a
midi controller
8. Fixed issue where the sequence name doesn't appear on MAIN screen after Load
Folder is executed.
9. When a track is muted the pads are no longer muted.
10. Increased Metronome Volume.
11. Fixed issue where there were erratic tempo changes after converting song to sequence.
12. Fixed issue where 'play start' started the sequence at 'loop first bar', not beginning of
sequence
13. Fixed issue where Tap Tempo via footswitch wouldn't work
14. Fixed issue where Note Repeat would play other than selected sound in trim mode
15. Fixed issue in Sample Trim Mode - plays random audio when end is set shorter than
loop point.
16. Fixed issue where 'pgm' could not be set to 'off' from startup
17. Fixed issue where Note Repeat/Tap Tempo did not work in TRIM mode
Version 2.11 — 1 May 2007
New features/Changes:
7. Increased maximum number of programs from 24 to 128.
8. Changed default when saving entire memory for “Replace same files” to YES.
9. Improved error messages.
10. Additional support for manufacturing.
Bug fixes:
18. Fixed bug where .wav files were saved with an incorrect size within its file format.
Version 2.10 — 20 Jan 2006
New features/Changes:
1. Changed 'Discard' and 'Extract' behavior.
*If you choose 'discard' or 'extract' on the [TRIM] page, it will use the range from start
to end.
*If you choose 'discard' or 'extract' on the [LOOP] page, it will use the range from
loop to end.
2. [STEP EDIT] 'Auto Step Increment' function now follows timing correct swing %
Settings.
3. Minor clarification in the 'user' default window. Prompt now reads as follow
Pressing DO IT will memorize
setups of this sequence as
default setup in .ALL file.
4. Windows system files are now hidden on the [SAVE] and [LOAD] pages. Deleting
these files causes the system to crash or show a system error.
Bug fixes:
1. Fixed bug where user could not sample/resample the main output under certain
conditions.
2. Fixed bug where saved program information does not reload the same way it was
saved.
3. Fixed bug where tempo would slow when increasing tempo via data wheel.
4. Fixed bug where MPC1000 would send program #0 even though sequence was blank.
5. Fixed bug where record time changes when recording is discarded after pressing retry
6. Fixed bug where sequencer would crash, requiring reboot when entering [SEQ EDIT]
mode while playing, after copying bars in [SEQ EDIT].
7. Fixed bug where 'timestretch' algorithm would produce CPU address error.
8. Fixed bug where Moving Q1 on 'L/OUT' mixer page changes PAN when switching to
'L/PAN' page
9. Fixed bug where 'Note erase' wouldn't work when [NOTE REPEAT] is on.
10. Fixed bug where [NUMERIC] wouldn't work correctly for 'sq' field.
11. Fixed bug where overwriting a sample when editing would overwrite the wrong
sample.
12. Fixed bug where an extra midi note is sent in [SLIDER] page
13. Fixed bug where slider 'reset' would not work
14. Fixed bug where 'discard' would not function for the beginning of a sample
15. Fixed bug where the compressor would cause click / severe distortion
[...]
Version 2.0 — 17 Nov 2005
New features/Changes:
1. Added delay effect
2. Added timestretch and pitch shift (offline)
3. Added ability to reverse samples
4. Added ability to slice samples and create patched phrases
5. Real-time modulation with Q-Link
6. Added Input thru
7. Added HDD support
8. Added Track velocity field on [MAIN] screen
9. Added ability to audition samples directly from CF and HD
10. Added ability to adjust trim points with Q-Link sliders
11. Added Mixer automation
12. Added LFOs
13. Added Velocity > Start and Velocity > Pitch modulation
14. Added 'delete' and 'silence' option for [TRIM] 'edit' window
15. Added ability to change sequences by external MIDI program change
16. Added [NOTE REPEAT] hold.
17. Added .snd file support
18. Added multiple edit of 'shift timing', 'velocity' and 'duration' at [SEQ EDIT] mode
19. Added tempo sync of 'flying pan' and 'Tremolo' effect
20. Added note range selection for 'View' field in [STEP EDIT] mode
21. Added a shortcut between [MIXER] and [EFFECT] mode
22. Added multiple pad selection in [MIXER] mode with shift button
23. Added sequence parameter 'copy'
24. Added program based Mono/Poly setup
25. Added specific event type selection in [ERASE] window
26. Added 'repeat' option for Footswitch
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What is the latest firmware for the Akai MPC 1000?
The latest firmware for the Akai MPC 1000 is version 2.13, released on 21 Jan 2010. FW//RADAR last checked Akai's official page on 22 Oct 2026.
How do I update the Akai MPC 1000?
Download the OS .zip file from the Akai Pro legacy downloads page and extract the MPC1000.BIN file. Insert a Compact Flash card and power on the MPC 1000. Full instructions on Akai's official firmware page.
Where can I download Akai MPC 1000 firmware and drivers?
Directly from Akai's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →
Is the Akai MPC 1000 still receiving firmware updates?
The Akai MPC 1000 is discontinued: Akai no longer makes it. The latest firmware we recorded is 2.13 from 21 Jan 2010. FW//RADAR keeps checking Akai's official page, so a new release would show up here.