Akai Professional MPC Sample Portable Sampler

Akai Professional MPC Sample Portable Sampler

The Akai Professional MPC Sample is a compact standalone sampler, sequencer, and effects processor designed for beatmaking, sampling, music production, and live performance. Inspired by the classic MPC workflow, it combines 16 responsive RGB MPC pads, a full-colour display, onboard sequencing, sample chopping, built-in effects, and portable recording features in one self-contained production instrument that can be used without a computer.

Key Features

• 16 RGB MPC Pads: Velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads with aftertouch provide responsive control for finger drumming, sample triggering, sequencing, and performance.
• Standalone Operation: Record, sample, sequence, edit, arrange, and perform without requiring a computer or DAW.
• 2.4-Inch Full-Colour Display: Provides visual waveform editing, navigation, sample management, and project control.
• Instant Sample Chop Mode: Allows recorded or imported audio to be quickly divided into playable sections for beatmaking and creative sampling.
• Built-In Microphone: Capture vocals, environmental sounds, instruments, and other audio directly into the sampler.
• Built-In 3W Speaker: Provides portable monitoring for sketching ideas and creating beats without external speakers or headphones.
• Four Onboard Effects Engines: Provide real-time sound processing for samples, external inputs, and performance.
• 60 Creative Effects: Includes Flex Beat, compression, vinyl-style effects, tape emulation, pad effects, and other sound-processing tools.
• Classic MPC Sequencer: Provides real-time sequencing with swing, quantisation, note repeat, and detailed timing control.
• 32-Voice Stereo Polyphony: Supports layered sample playback and complex arrangements.
• 8 GB Internal Storage: Includes approximately 2 GB of factory content with over 100 drum kits and melodic loops.
• microSD Expansion: Allows additional samples, projects, and audio files to be stored externally.
• USB-C Connectivity: Supports power, audio input/output, MIDI communication, computer file transfer, and sampling from compatible phones, tablets, and computers.
• Audio Inputs & Outputs: Provides stereo 1/4-inch audio inputs and outputs for external instruments, mixers, speakers, and recording equipment.
• MIDI In & Out: 3.5 mm TRS Type-A MIDI connections allow integration with synthesizers, controllers, drum machines, and other MIDI equipment.
• CV/Gate Sync Output: Allows synchronisation with compatible modular, analogue, and hardware music equipment.
• Rechargeable Battery: Supports portable music production without continuous connection to external power.
• Assignable Fader: The 30 mm fader can be assigned to pad parameters for expressive hands-on control.

Specifications

Why Choose the Akai Professional MPC Sample?

• Complete Standalone Workflow: Record, chop, sequence, arrange, process, and perform without relying on a computer.
• Responsive MPC Pads: Sixteen velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads provide expressive control for finger drumming and sample performance.
• Portable Music Production: The rechargeable battery, speaker, microphone, and compact design make it suitable for creating music away from a traditional studio.
• Flexible Sampling Options: Capture sound through the built-in microphone, analogue inputs, USB-C, or internal resampling.
• Powerful Creative Effects: Four effects engines and 60 effect types provide extensive options for transforming and reshaping samples.
• Hardware Integration: Audio, MIDI, CV/Gate, USB-C, and microSD connectivity allow the MPC Sample to work within standalone and computer-based production setups.

A Portable MPC for Sampling and Beatmaking Anywhere

The Akai Professional MPC Sample combines the classic MPC pad workflow with standalone sampling, sequencing, editing, effects, rechargeable battery operation, and flexible connectivity. It is suitable for beatmakers, producers, finger drummers, songwriters, live performers, DAWless musicians, and creators looking for a portable way to capture ideas and build complete beats.