Akai MPC Sample
Akai MPC Sample
For nearly 40 years, Akai MPCs have shaped the sound and culture of modern music production. We made the Akai 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 Akai MPC workflow in a format unlike any other.
Inspired by the classic Akai MPC60 design, this portable sampler, sequencer, and effects processor puts the iconic workflow of vintage AKai MPCs into a compact, modern format with features that empower limitless creativity.
Legendary Akai 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.
Akai 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.
Key Features
Built-in Speaker
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
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.
Original: $464.44
-65%$464.44
$162.55
Description
Akai MPC Sample
For nearly 40 years, Akai MPCs have shaped the sound and culture of modern music production. We made the Akai 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 Akai MPC workflow in a format unlike any other.
Inspired by the classic Akai MPC60 design, this portable sampler, sequencer, and effects processor puts the iconic workflow of vintage AKai MPCs into a compact, modern format with features that empower limitless creativity.
Legendary Akai 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.
Akai 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.
Key Features
Built-in Speaker
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
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.
