Brooklyn, NY, United States
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Akai MPC Sample Portable Standalone Sampler Sequencer with 16 RGB Pads USB-CFor 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, SimplifiedInspired 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 beat making 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 MPCThis 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 beat making, 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 UseMPC Sample’s battery-powered design with built-in speaker and microphone empowers users to create and record anytime, anywhere.Sleek, Hands-On WorkflowResponsive MPC pads, intuitive controls, and a full-color display make producing and beat making fast and fun for all skill levels.Loaded with Onboard EffectsAccess 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 FingertipsThis 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 OperationMPC 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 ConnectedPowerful 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 StyleMPC 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 FeaturesBuilt-in SpeakerUSB-C powered with internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery (5 hours)Instant Sample Chop ModeInternal microphone4 internal effects processors with dedicated knob control SD Card Mac/PC File Transfer via USB-CReal-Time Timest retch/Re Pitch16 RGB backlit MPC pads with poly aftertouch in a smaller formatOnboard sequencerInternal Resampling with FX60 onboard effect types3 real-time control/effects knobs microSD card storage for user samples.Legacy MPC parameter sliderHeadphones - 1/8" TRSNew master compressor with retro colorRecord Gain knob MIDI In/Out (will require 1/8" to MIDI
DIN adapter which is not included with product)USB-C Audio/MIDI ConnectivityComprehensive rear I/O:Stereo In/Out - 1/4" TRS line-level Internal disk-streaming sample engine (fast sample playback)Sync OutTechnical SpecificationsStorage Capacity8 GB Internal Drive, including ~2 GB Factory Data Expandable via microSD Card SlotMemor2GBPads16 RGB-lit velocity-sensitive MPC Pads with aftertouchDisplay2.4” (6.1 cm) Full-color LCD with high-resolution waveform editingI/OINPUT: 2x 1/4” [6.35 mm] TRS Audio Inputs (Mic/Line-Level)OUTPUT: 2x 1/4” [6.35 mm] TRS Audio Outputs (Line-Level), 1x 1/8” [3.5 mm] TRS Headphones OutputMIDI: 1x 1/8” [3.5 mm] TRS Type A MIDI DIN Input Port, 1x 1/8” [3.5 mm] TRS Type A MIDI DIN Output PortSYNC OUT: 1x 1/8” [3.5 mm] TRS CV/Gate (with configurable sync rates)1x USB Type-C® Port (power, Audio In/Out, MIDI In/Out, SD Card Access)Mic/SpeakerBuilt-in mic and 3-watt speaker for portable standalone recording and monitoringButtons11 bi-color LED buttons8 single-color LED buttons4 unlit buttonsKnobs3 270° knobs1 360° encoder with pushFader1 30 mm faderPowervia USB type-C (bus powered, or connected to wall adapter or power bank [5V, 2A; sold separately])BatteryType: Lithium-IonLife: Approximately 5 hours of continuous playback. Battery life may vary depending on the features used.External StoragemicroSD cardDimensions (width x length x height)7.6” x 9.3” x 2.0”19.4 x 23.6 x 5.0 cmWeight2.03 lbs.0.92 kgFormat and SupportPolyphony32 stereo voicesDisk StreamingFast onboard disk streaming (up to 32 voices)Recordable Data16 samples x 8 banks, per project16 sequences x 8 banks, per projectNo project limitMaximum Sampling Time20 minutes per sampleRecall Recording30 seconds of audio or pad performance to sequenceImport Format.wav, .mp3, .aif/.aiff, .snd, .s1s, .s3s, .flac, .oggProcessing Sampling Frequency44.1 kHz, 32-bit floatSupported Sampling FrequenciesFile Import: 24 or 16-bit; 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz Recording: 24-bit, 44.1 kHzKey Software FeaturesSequencerMPC Sequencer with Real-Time Swing, 960 pulses per quarter noteSamplingFast sample-to-pad workflow from a wide range of sources (Mic, Audio In, USB [Mac/Win/iOS/Android], Resample).Threshold-controlled samplingFixed-length sampling to ensure accurate loopsRecordWith classic MPC Note Repeat, Sequence Recall (MIDI Retrospective Record), and Sample RecallEffects60 different FX across Pad FX, Knob FX, Flex Beat, Color-CompressorEffects RoutesMain Output, Input, and Per-PadInternal (Main Out, Knob FX per-pad)Real-time processing of External InputsInput record Knob FXAdvanced Sample EditingWith Chop Mode, lazy-chopping, auto-snapping, real-time looping, and warping.Fast WorkflowFast one-touch functionality for intuitive sampling, recording and performanceFader ControlAssignable fader for customizable controls over pad parametersSong ModeEasy arrangement of songs and exportMPC3 SupportProject import and export is not currently supported. In upcoming firmware updates, MPC Sample projects will be able to be opened with MPC hardware/software running version 3.8 and higher, so you can continue production in standalone mode or on MPC3 desktop software.UPC694318026700
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