AKAI / MPC Sample

MPCSample makes it easy and fun for anyone to record, create, and produce music on the go. Its compact and intuitive design guides creators into the world of sampling and the iconic MPC workflow in entirely new ways.

■Music Production Tools

■MPC

■Standalone

For nearly 40 years, the MPC has shaped the sound and culture of modern music production.

The MPC Sample carries on this legacy, making sampling more accessible and user-friendly than ever before. Inspired by the legendary MPC60 and MPC3000, this portable sampler, sequencer, and effects processor translates the iconic vintage MPC workflow into a compact, modern format, offering limitless creative potential.

With its legendary MPC pads, full-color display, and simple creative controls, you can enjoy hands-on sampling, loop creation, and beatmaking right out of the box. To help you instantly generate ideas, this standalone hardware includes over 100 kits, 60 inspiring pad and knob effects, and an intuitive sample-chopping workflow.

The MPC Sample provides the storage and connectivity options creators need. With its rechargeable lithium-ion battery, microSD card storage, onboard sequencer, built-in microphone, built-in speaker, and USB-C connectivity, you can easily and conveniently record, edit, and play back audio on the go without a computer or DAW.

■Key Features of the MPC Sample

• Easy Access to the MPC
This compact all-in-one sampler opens the door to the iconic MPC workflow for a new generation of creators.

• Superior Portability
The MPC Sample's battery-powered design, built-in speaker, and built-in microphone enable you to create and record anytime, anywhere.

• Hands-on Workflow
Responsive MPC pads, intuitive controls, and a full-color display allow you to enjoy fast production and beatmaking at any skill level.

* **Creative Onboard Effects**
Four onboard FX engines provide access to 60 creative FX, including Flex Beat, Vintage Emulator, Vinyl Emulator, and Tape Emulator, enabling real-time sample manipulation and resampling.

* **Instant Inspiration**
This compact creative tool features over 100 drum kits, four creative effects engines, and an intuitive sample chop workflow for artists and producers, allowing you to quickly generate ideas.

* **No Computer Required**
The MPC Sample is a complete standalone solution for recording, sequencing, producing, and performing, with easy connectivity options for external devices via USB-C and MIDI.

* **Compact and Abundant Connectivity**
Powerful inputs and outputs, storage, audio/MIDI connectivity, and USB-C for sampling from smart devices are all integrated into a single handy unit, providing a full production experience without complexity.

• Suitable for all genres and styles

MPC Sample is designed for beatmakers, sampling-based producers, singer-songwriters, live performers, musicians and creators who session without a DAW, and beginner/hobbyist musicians seeking new inspiration and expression.

■Specifications
Storage Capacity:
• 8GB Internal Drive (including 2GB of factory data)
• microSD Expansion Supported
• RAM: 2GB
Battery:
• Lithium-ion Battery (USB Charging)
Pads:
• 16 MPC Pads with RGB Backlight, Aftertouch, and Velocity Sensitivity
Input/Output:
• Input: 6.35mm TRS × 2
• Output: 6.35mm TRS × 2, 3.5mm TRS
• MIDI: 3.5mm TRS Input/Output
• SYNC OUT: 3.5mm TRS CV
• USB Type-C (Power and Data Transfer)
Polyphony:
• 32 Stereo Voices
Maximum Sampling Time:
• 20 minutes per sample
Microphone/Speaker:
• Built-in microphone and 3-watt speaker for portable and standalone recording and monitoring
Import Format:
• Supported file formats: .wav, .mp3, .aif/.aiff, .snd, .s1s, .s3s, .flac, .ogg

Dimensions (Length x Width x Height):

• 23.6 x 19.4 x 5.0 cm

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.