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Akai Professional MPX8 SD Sample Pad Controller

  1. 8 velocity-sensitive pads with customisable panning, pitch, and sample assignment.
  2. MIDI and USB connectivity with a navigation wheel and backlit screen.
  3. Compact and portable design, perfect for musicians and DJs on the go.
  4. Drag-and-drop sample kit editor for Mac and PC with built-in library of pre-loaded samples.
  5. 2 balanced 1/4-inch outputs, 1/8-inch headphone output, and a 5V DC power input.
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The Akai Professional MPX8 SD Sample Pad Controller is a compact and versatile sampler that provides advanced and portable drum sampling capabilities. Featuring 8 velocity-sensitive pads with customizable panning, pitch, and sample assignment, the MPX8 delivers a natural feel and fluid playability for all skill levels. The MPX8 is designed with musicians and DJs in mind, making it the ultimate portable sample pad controller.

Pads and Sound Engine

The MPX8 includes 8 x velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive pads for triggering sounds and samples. It has an internal sound engine for sample playback with 21 internal sounds, but it also allows you to add mono or stereo samples via a standard SD card (sold separately). The MPX8 features 8-voice polyphony, and the pads have customizable panning with 9 positions that can be programmed by the user.

Connectivity and Controls

The MPX8 has MIDI and USB connectivity, making it easy to control computer MIDI software and outboard MIDI gear. It also includes standard MIDI inputs and outputs. The MPX8 has a backlit screen and a navigation wheel for simple navigation through the built-in sample library and your own customized samples.

Sample Editor and Loop Library

The MPX8 comes with Sample Kit Editor software, which allows you to arrange, tune, and even add reverb to your samples on your computer before loading them into the MPX8. The sample editor features drag-and-drop usability, making the process of importing samples quick and easy. Additionally, Akai has included a free ‘Loop Library’ download code, providing access to a wide variety of custom sounds and samples.

Output and Power

The MPX8 has 2 x balanced 1/4-inch outputs (6.35mm) and a 1/8-inch headphone output (3.5mm) for easy monitoring. It has a power input of 5V DC / 1000mA (USB), and the unit weighs only 0.45 Kg, making it incredibly portable.

Overall, the Akai Professional MPX8 SD Sample Pad Controller is an ideal choice for musicians, DJs, online streamers, and podcasters who want to trigger sounds and samples with ease. Its compact size, streamlined design, and natural feel and playability make it the ultimate portable sample pad controller.

Internal Sound Engine

Sample Playback

Pads

8 x Velocity Sensitive

Sounds

21 Internal (Virtually Unlimited via SD Card)

Sounds Accessible (Via Pads)

8

Polyphony

8-Voice

Panning

9-Position (User Programmable)

Effects

Reverb

Sample Tuning

Yes

Audio Outputs

2 x 1/4" TRS (Balanced), 1 x 1/8" Headphone (3.5mm)

MIDI I/O

MIDI (Over USB), 5-Pin DIN (via 1/8")

Additional Media Storage

SD

Power Input

5V DC / 1000mA (USB)

Height

1.3"

Width

11.6"

Depth

4"

Weight

0.45 Kg

Product Code

MPX8X240UK

Brand

Akai

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