Akai MPC Sample Portable Standalone Sampler Sequencer and Effects Processor

Inspired 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 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 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 MPC This 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 beatmaking, 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 Use MPC Sample’s battery-powered design with built-in speaker and microphone empowers users to create and record anytime, anywhere. Sleek, Hands-On Workflow Responsive MPC pads, intuitive controls, and a full-color display make producing and beatmaking fast and fun for all skill levels. Loaded with Onboard Effects Access 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 Fingertips This 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 Operation 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 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, DAWless jammers, indie creators, and beginner/hobbyist musicians seeking a new form of inspiration and expression.   Features: Built-in Speaker USB-C powered with internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery (5 hours) USB-C powered with internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery (5 hours) Instant Sample Chop Mode Internal microphone 4 internal effects processors with dedicated knob control  SD Card Mac/PC File Transfer via USB-C Real-Time Timestretch/RePitch 16 RGB backlit MPC pads with poly aftertouch in a smaller format Onboard sequencer Internal Resampling with FX 60 onboard effect types 3 real-time control/effects knobs microSD card storage for user samples Legacy MPC parameter slider Headphones - 1/8" TRS New master compressor with retro color Record Gain knob  MIDI In/Out (will require 1/8" to MIDI
DIN adapter which is not included with product) USB-C Audio/MIDI Connectivity Comprehensive rear I/O: Stereo In/Out - 1/4" TRS line-level  Internal disk-streaming sample engine (fast sample playback) Sync Out   Hardware and I/O Storage Capacity 8 GB Internal Drive, including ~2 GB Factory Data Expandable via microSD Card Slot Memory 2GB Pads 16 RGB-lit velocity-sensitive MPC Pads with aftertouch Display 2.4” (6.1 cm) Full-color LCD with high-resolution waveform editing I/O INPUT: 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 Output MIDI: 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 Port SYNC 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/Speaker Built-in mic and 3-watt speaker for portable standalone recording and monitoring Buttons 11 bi-color LED buttons 8 single-color LED buttons 4 unlit buttons Knobs 3 270° knobs 1 360° encoder with push Fader 1 30 mm fader Power via USB type-C (bus powered, or connected to wall adapter or power bank [5V, 2A; sold separately]) Battery Type: Lithium-Ion Life: Approximately 5 hours of continuous playback. Battery life may vary depending on the features used. External Storage microSD card Dimensions (width x length x height) 7.6” x 9.3” x 2.0” 19.4 x 23.6 x 5.0 cm Weight 2.03 lbs. 0.92 kg   Format and Support Polyphony 32 stereo voices Disk Streaming Fast onboard disk streaming (up to 32 voices) Recordable Data 16 samples x 8 banks, per project 16 sequences x 8 banks, per project No project limit Maximum Sampling Time 20 minutes per sample Recall Recording 30 seconds of audio or pad performance to sequence Import Format .wav, .mp3, .aif/.aiff, .snd, .s1s, .s3s, .flac, .ogg Processing Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz, 32-bit float Supported Sampling Frequencies File Import: 24 or 16-bit; 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz Recording: 24-bit, 44.1 kHz   Key Software Features: Sequencer MPC Sequencer with Real-Time Swing, 960 pulses per quarter note Sampling Fast sample-to-pad workflow from a wide range of sources (Mic, Audio In, USB [Mac/Win/iOS/Android], Resample). Threshold-controlled sampling Fixed-length sampling to ensure accurate loops Record With classic MPC Note Repeat, Sequence Recall (MIDI Retrospective Record), and Sample Recall Effects 60 different FX across Pad FX, Knob FX, Flex Beat, Color-Compressor Effects Routes Main Output, Input, and Per-Pad Internal (Main Out, Knob FX per-pad) Real-time processing of External Inputs Input record Knob FX Advanced Sample Editing With Chop Mode, lazy-chopping, auto-snapping, real-time looping, and warping. Fast Workflow Fast one-touch functionality for intuitive sampling, recording and performance Fader Control Assignable fader for customizable controls over pad parameters Song Mode Easy arrangement of songs and export MPC3 Support Project 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.