Akai Professional MPC Sample Portable Sampler, Sequencer & Effects Processor
Manufacturer's Description
For nearly 40 years, MPCs have shaped the sound and culture of modern music production. We made MPC Sample to carry this legacy forward, bringing the art of sampling to a whole new generation of creatives. Compact and intuitive, this innovative instrument—equal parts idea generator and production station—invites you to experience the iconic MPC workflow in a format unlike any other.
Legendary Sampling, Simplified
Inspired by the classic 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 you 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.
YOUR GATEWAY TO THE WORLD OF MPC
This compact, all-in-one sampler opens the door to the iconic MPC workflow for a new generation of creatives. Powerful yet approachable, it gives you all the essential beatmaking, sampling, and sequencing tools in a format that fits any setup and creative environment. Whether you're sketching ideas on the fly or producing full tracks, MPC Sample delivers the hands-on control and legendary feel of a vintage MPC—simplified.
Made for On-the-Go Use
MPC Sample’s battery-powered design with built-in speaker and microphone empowers users to create and record anytime, anywhere.
Sleek, Hands-On Workflow
Responsive MPC pads, intuitive controls, and a full-color display make producing and beatmaking fast and fun for all skill levels.
Loaded with Onboard Effects
Access four 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.
Instant Inspiration at Your Fingertips
This compact creative tool comes loaded with over 100 artist and producer drum kits, four creative effect engines, and an intuitive chopping workflow to spark ideas immediately.
Fully Standalone Operation
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.
Compact and Connected
Powerful I/O, plenty of storage, USB-C providing audio/MIDI connectivity, and smart device sampling in one handheld unit allows for a full production experience without complexity.
Versatile for Any Genre or Style
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.
Key Features
- Built-in Speaker
- USB-C powered with internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery (5 hours)
- Instant Sample Chop Mode
- Internal microphone
- 4 internal effects processors with dedicated knob control
- SD Card Mac/PC File Transfer via USB-C
- Real-Time Timestretch/RePitch
- 16 RGB backlit MPC pads with poly aftertouch in a smaller format
- Onboard sequencer
- Internal Resampling with FX
- 60 onboard effect types
- 3 real-time control/effects knobs
- microSD card storage for user samples
- Legacy MPC parameter slider
- Headphones - 1/8" TRS
- New master compressor with retro color
- Record Gain knob
- MIDI In/Out (will require 1/8" to MIDI DIN adapter which is not included with product)
- USB-C Audio/Midi Connectivity
- Comprehensive rear I/O
- Stereo In/Out - 1/4" TRS line-level Internal disk-streaming sample engine (fast sample playback)
- Sync Out
SPECIFICATIONS
- Type: MPC Sampler/Sequencer/Effects Processor
- Screen: 2.4", Full Color
- Pads: 16x RGB-Backlit Pads
- Sounds: 106x Kits
- Sequencer: Built-In
- Analog Inputs: 2x 1/4" TRS (L, R)
- Analog Outputs: 2x 1/4" TRS (L, R)
- Headphones: 1x 1/8" TRS
- MIDI I/O: 2x 1/8" (in, out)
- Other I/O: 1x 1/8" Sync Out, Built-in Mic & Speaker
- USB: 1x USB-C
- Storage: 1x 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