For nearly 40 years, MPCs have shaped the sound and culture of modern music production. Akai Professional 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 a USB-C connection make it easy and convenient to record, edit and play back audio on the go – no computer or DAW required.

• An easy entry point to MPC: This compact, all-in-one sampler opens the door to the iconic MPC workflow for a new generation of creatives.
• Complete portability: MPC Sample’s battery-powered design with built-in speaker and microphone empowers users to create and record anytime, anywhere.
• Hands-on workflow: Responsive MPC pads, intuitive controls and a full-color display make producing and beatmaking fast and fun for all skill levels.
• Onboard creative effects: Players have access to 4 onboard effects engines for realtime sample flips and resampling with 60 creative FX types including Flex Beat, Color Compressor, Vinyl emulations and Tape emulations.
• Instant inspiration: 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.
• No computer needed: 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 together 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, DAW-less jammers, indie creators and beginner/hobbyist musicians seeking a new form of inspiration and expression.

 

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.

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, 60 inspiring pad and knobs effects, and an intuitive sample 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 a USB-C connection make it easy and convenient to record, edit and play back audio on the go – no computer or DAW required.