Akai Professional MPC Sample Portable Sampler, Sequencer & Effects Processor

For nearly 40 years, MPCs have shaped the sound and culture of modern music production. MPC Sample carries this legacy forward by making the art of sampling more accessible and approachable than ever before. Inspired by the legendary MPC60 design, this portable sampler, sequencer, and effects processor puts the iconic workflow of vintage MPCs into a compact, modern format with features that empower limitless creativity. Legendary MPC pads, a full-color display, and simple creative controls encourage hands-on sampling, looping, and beatmaking right out of the box. For immediate idea generation, this standalone hardware comes with over 100 kits, inspiring pad and knobs effects, and an intuitive chopping workflow. MPC Sample is equipped with all the storage and connectivity options creatives need. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery, microSD card storage, an onboard sequencer, an internal microphone, a built-in speaker, and USB-C connection make it easy and convenient to record, edit, and play back audio on the go-no computer or DAW required.

MPC Sample makes it easy and fun for anyone to record, create, and produce music on the go. Its compact form factor and intuitive design enable creatives to enter the world of sampling or experience the iconic MPC workflow in a whole new way. This compact, all-in-one sampler opens the door to the iconic MPC workflow for a new generation of creatives. MPC Sample's battery-powered design with built-in speaker and microphone empowers users to create and record anytime, anywhere. Responsive MPC pads, intuitive controls, and a full-color display make producing and beatmaking fast and fun for all skill levels. Players have access to 4 onboard FX engines for real-time sample flips and resampling with 60 creative FX types including Flex Beat, Color Compressor, Vinyl emulations, and Tape emulations. This compact creative tool comes loaded with over 100 artist and producer drum kits, 4 creative effect engines, and an intuitive sample chopping workflow to spark ideas immediately. MPC Sample is a complete standalone solution for recording, sequencing, producing, and performing-with the option to connect external gear easily via USB-C and MIDI. Powerful I/O, plenty of storage, USB-C providing Audio/Midi connectivity and smart device sampling together in one handheld unit allows for a full production experience without complexity. MPC Sample is designed for beatmakers, sample-based producers, singer-songwriters, live performers, DAWless jammers, indie creators, and beginner/hobbyist musicians seeking a new form of inspiration and expression.

Akai MPC Sample Sampler, Sequencer & Effects Processor Features:

• Most portable standalone compact MPC.
• 16 RGB backlit MPC pads with poly aftertouch in a smaller format.
• Built-in speaker.
• Internal microphone.
• USB-C powered with internal rechargeable battery (5 hours).
• Onboard sequencer.
• 2 GB RAM, 8 GB storage (internal eMMC).
• Over 100 factory kits.
• Internal disk-streaming sample engine (fast sample playback).
• 2.4" full-color display.
• 3 real-time control/effects knobs.
• 4 internal effects processors with dedicated knob control.
• 60 onboard effect types.
• New master compressor with retro color.
• Simplified button set for fast, one-touch workflow.
• Instant Sample Chop Mode.
• Real-Time Timestretch/RePitch.
• Internal Resampling with FX.
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (5 hours).
• Legacy MPC parameter slider.
• microSD card storage for user samples.
• Smart Device Sampling via USB-C.
• SD Card Mac/PC File Transfer via USB-C.
• USB-C Audio/Midi Connectivity.
• Smart device sampling via USB-C.
• Record Gain knob.
• Comprehensive rear I/O.
  • Stereo In/Out - 1/4" TRS line-level.
  • Headphones - 1/8" TRS.
  • MIDI In/Out (will require 1/8" to MIDI DIN adapter which is not included with product).
  • Sync Out.