Akai Professional MPC Sample Portable Groovebox

After years of genre-defying innovation, the technology behind the acclaimed music production center is now available in a potent, portable package — this is the Akai Professional MPC Sample. Marrying historic workflow with modern malleability, this groovebox is a force of multimode beat-making, armed with an array of auditory exploration tools that Music Bliss production pros are excited to take on the go. More than 100 onboard drum kits complement a suite of studio-to-stage sound-shaping capabilities, supporting both on-the-fly jams and rigorous, late-night creations in equal measure, while the classic four-by-four set of performance pads is backlit with vivid yet unobtrusive RGB lighting. And thanks to the built-in 3-watt speaker and integrated microphone, limitless sampling opportunities are yours to wield. Across sequencing, sampling, 60-plus flexible effects, and diverse connectivity configurations, the MPC Sample is engineered to amplify inspiration whenever and wherever it strikes.

FEATURES

• Iconic MPC60-inspired visuals and cutting-edge performance power culminate in a groovebox that’s predominantly portable
• 16 velocity-sensitive performance pads feature polyphonic aftertouch and RGB backlighting for maximum expression and unobtrusive workflow
• 32-voice polyphony and 16-level architecture mean 128 samples/128 sequences — at 16 samples or 16 sequences with 8 respective per-bank projects — are always at the ready
• 4 FX engines support 60+ FX, including Pad FX, Knob FX, FlexBeat, Vintage Color, Ring Mod, LFOs, filters, beat repeaters, delays, reverbs, and beyond
• 100+ included drum kits mean expansive and exploratory rhythmic foundations are always on tap
• 3 dedicated FX knobs let you transmute samples as you record them or apply evocative transformations during studio and stage performances
• 2.4-in. full-color display supplies vivid, detailed information to streamline workflow and amplify sonic capabilities
• Sample Chop expedites 4-, 8-, and 16-bar sample cuts in Manual and Threshold modes
• Cutting-edge sonic processing allows for real-time re-pitching, time-stretching, and effectuated internal re-sampling to push your creative possibilities to their limits
• Onboard speaker, microphone, and recording-input gain control ensure full sampling and compositional support, anywhere
• Legacy 30mm slider features a visual-feedback LED for hyper-precise parameter modification and performance flourishes
• Expansive connectivity spans stereo audio I/O, 3.5mm TRS MIDI I/O, CV Clock Sync out, and bidirectional audio/MIDI via USB-C
• SD Card Access mode means effortless project and sample storage and management via microSD card reader (microSD card not included)
• Extended USB-C support lets you move audio from select apps and smart devices to the built-in storage in SD Card Access mode
• MPC3 support gives you continuous compositional possibilities via compatible MPC3OS DAWs and devices
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 5 hrs. of unwavering MPC power and artistry

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type:MPC Sampler/Sequencer/Effects Processor
• Screen:2.4", Full Color
• Pads:16 x RGB-backlit Pads
• Sounds:106 x Kits
• Sequencer:Built-in
• Analog Inputs:2 x 1/4" TRS (L, R)
• Analog Outputs:2 x 1/4" TRS (L, R)
• Headphones:1 x 1/8" TRS
• MIDI I/O:2 x 1/8" (in, out)
• Other I/O:1 x 1/8" Sync Out, Built-in Mic & Speaker
• USB:1 x USB-C
• Storage:1 x SD Slot
• Power Source:Built-in Lithium-ion Battery, USB Powered Charging
• Height:1.92"
• Width:7.55"
• Depth:9.25"
• Weight:1.98 lbs