The Akai Professional MPC Sample is a compact, battery-powered standalone sampler, sequencer, and effects processor designed to bring the classic MPC workflow into a portable handheld format.
Key Features & Specs
Pads & Controls: 16 RGB-backlit velocity-sensitive MPC pads with poly-aftertouch, a legacy MPC parameter slider, a 2.4-inch full-color display, and 3 assignable real-time control/effects knobs.
Audio & I/O: Built-in speaker, internal microphone, stereo 1/4" TRS line inputs/outputs, 1/8" headphone jack, MIDI In/Out (via adapter), and USB-C for audio/MIDI and smart device sampling (e.g., iPhone or iPad).
Performance & Memory: 2 GB RAM, 8 GB internal eMMC storage, microSD card slot for user samples/expansion, and an internal disk-streaming sample engine.
Effects & Workflow: 4 internal effects engines with 60 effect types (including Flex Beat, Color Compressor, vinyl/tape emulations, and a new master compressor), Instant Sample Chop Mode, and real-time time-stretch/re-pitch.
Power: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivering roughly 5 hours of portable operation via USB-C power.