Mpc2500 mode button snapped off. i opened the mpc and removed the mode button. How can I get a new button?

Have you tried a different usb port or different usb cable also boot off your laptop and connect then connect the mpc 1000 and boot it up also make sure you have install the correct software for it

Here is a link that may help you:http://www.akaipro.com/tipsmay09 Here is a link to the latest updates, manuals etc:http://www.akaipro.com/mpc2500

If you flashed a bad OS, the unit MAY have to go to the factory to be reloaded.

Go to VSPlanet.com and see if someone there might be able to help.

Try holding erase while you turn it on. You may have to turn off autoload also. You'll have to read the manual first ( pages 110 and 114 especially ) available here:http://www.mpcsounds.com/download_akai_mpc_manual.php It depends I think on whether the previous user saved to memory card or the internal HD.

To get stereo you must record in stereo or "PAN" individual inputs to one side or the other to create seperation. Your device is NOT broke.

Read your manual about panning.

try letting it sit for a few minutes. That worked most of the time with my xl

Try this site:http://www.akaipro.com/mpc2500 Try downloading all the the release notes for ver.1.24 if you haven't already. Download the ver.1.24 which seems to be the newest to your computer first and install from there. It might have gotten corrupted the first time you tried it. You will have to email them using the form for the newest release notes and the installation instructions:http://www.akaipro.com/mpc2500 http://www.akaipro.com/content1924.html and http://www.akaipro.com/mpc2500 are the URLs you need. Hope this helps.

Try asking these guys( they'll help even if you didn't purchase there):http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MPC2500 Also I'd recommend joining this forum:http://www.mpc-forums.com/

Here is an excellent source of info:http://www.mpc-forums.com/viewforum.php?f=15 Consider joining and posting any questions you have. Forum members are happy to help and have usually had the same problems at one time or another.

sounds like you have dislodged the memory, you need to get in the bottom and gently remove the ram and reseat it with a slight click.