AKAI Pro MPC Sample is a standalone sampler that brings the classic MPC workflow into a compact, battery-powered form. It records, chops, sequences and plays back samples entirely without a computer, DAW or power outlet – wherever the idea strikes.
Sixteen RGB pads with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch deliver the same tactile entry point as the legendary MPC machines – dynamic response to strike force and real-time expressive control by pressure. The 2.4" colour LCD gives a clear view of waveforms, effect parameters and sequence structure on a screen that fits in a bag. The 44.1 kHz / 32-bit float engine with 32-voice stereo polyphony and disk-streaming handles large sample libraries without eating into RAM headroom.
From sound to groove in seconds
The built-in microphone captures ambient sounds and routes them directly into the sample chopper – cut and assign fragments to pads without a single cable. The Legacy Fader and three effect knobs give physical, real-time control over sound shaping. Four effect engines with 60 creative processors, over 100 drum kits and full resampling close the production loop: from first recording to finished groove without ever leaving the device.
Connectivity where you need it
Two 1/4" TRS inputs and two 1/4" TRS outputs handle external instruments and PA. MIDI In/Out via 1/8" TRS and a Sync Out CV 1/8" let you lock the MPC Sample to modulars, drum machines and the rest of your setup. USB-C covers power, audio, MIDI and data transfer in one cable. A microSD slot expands the 8 GB internal storage; the Li-Ion battery delivers up to 5 hours of untethered production.
KEY FEATURES
- 16 MPC RGB pads with velocity and aftertouch – classic finger drumming and real-time expression
- Standalone sampler – complete production without a computer or DAW
- Built-in microphone and 3 W speaker – record and monitor directly on the device
- 2.4" colour LCD – waveform, sequence and effect display
- 4 effect engines, 60 creative processors, 100+ drum kits
- Sample chopping, looping, muting and resampling in one device
- Li-Ion battery – up to 5 hours of wireless use
- MIDI In/Out TRS, Sync Out CV, USB-C (audio + MIDI + data + power)
- 8 GB internal storage + microSD slot
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Pads: 16 × MPC RGB, velocity-sensitive with aftertouch
- Controls: 3 effect knobs, Legacy Fader
- Display: 2.4" colour LCD
- Polyphony: 32 stereo voices
- Processing: 44.1 kHz / 32-bit float, disk-streaming engine
- Max sample time: 20 min per sample
- RAM: 2 GB | Internal storage: 8 GB | Expansion: microSD
- Audio inputs: 2 × 1/4" TRS (mic/line)
- Audio outputs: 2 × 1/4" TRS (line)
- Headphone output: 1 × 1/8" TRS
- MIDI In/Out: 1/8" TRS | Sync Out: 1/8" TRS CV
- USB-C: power, audio, MIDI, data transfer
- Built-in microphone: yes | Built-in speaker: 3 W
- Supported formats: WAV, MP3, AIFF, FLAC, OGG
- Power: Li-Ion battery (USB-C charging), battery life: up to ~5 h