Sample simplicity with pad playback capability!

Simplicity is key to the Akai Professional MPX8 SD sample controller. This compact and versatile sample player features eight velocity and pressure sensitive pads that you can use to trigger samples and sounds. An included drag-and-drop sample editor makes managing your sounds simple, and MPX comes with a huge library of built-in sounds to get you started. Built-in options include tuning and reverb control, and with MIDI and USB connectivity, it's easy to integrate your Akai Professional MPX8 into the rest of your rig.

Characteristics

• 8 x velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive pads;
• Add sound samples via standard SD card or use the extensive built-in library;
• You can now use stereo samples with free firmware update v1.1.01;
• Tune, add reverb, save sample sets for easy recall;
• USB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputs;
• Drag-and-drop sample editor for Mac and PC included.

Specifications

• Type: sample block controller;
• Internal sound engine: sample playback;
• Pads: 8 x velocity sensitive pads;
• Sounds: 21 built-in sounds, over 300 additional in the Akai Pro Loop library;
• Presets: 8 built-in kits, 99 user kits;
• Polyphony: 8 voices;
• Sampling: sample playback;
• Effects: resonance;
• Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4 in. TS (main output);
• Headphones: 1 x 1/8-inch TRS;
• MIDI I/O: 2 x 1/8 in. TRS Type A (input, output), USB;
• USB: 1 x Type B;
• Store: SD/SDHC card up to 32;
• Programs: sample kit editor;
• Power source: USB power supply (included).