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Akai Professional MPX8

Item ID: MPX8

Sample Player with 8 x Velocity- and Pressure-sensitive Pads, Onboard Reverb, Tuning Control, Editor Software (Mac/PC), and Both MIDI and USB Connectivity

We'll be updating this page as Akai releases more details about the anticipated ship date of the clever new MPX8, but we can reserve your place in line for one of these awesome new SD sample pad controllers as soon as you're ready - simply place your pre-order with us at your earliest convenience, and we'll be sure to reserve a new MPX8 for you from our first shipment!

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Sample Simplicity with Pad Playability!

Simplicity is the key to the Akai Professional MPX8 SD sample pad controller. This versatile, compact sample player gives you eight great-feeling velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive pads you can use to trigger samples and sounds. An included drag-and-drop sample editor simplifies managing your sounds, and the MPX comes with a massive library of built-in sounds to get you started. Onboard options include tuning control and reverb, and with both MIDI and USB connectivity, it's easy to integrate your Akai MPX8 into the rest of your rig.



Akai Professional MPX8 SD Sample Pad Controller Features:
  • 8 x velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive pads
  • Add sound samples via standard SD card or use the extensive built-in library
  • Tune, add reverb, save sample sets for easy recall
  • USB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputs
  • Drag-and-drop sample editor for Mac and PC included

Perform like a pro with your Akai MPX8 SD sample pad controller!
Specification Detail
Internal Sound Engine Sample playback
Sampling No (playback only)
RAM Up to 32GB SD
Additional Media Storage SD
Sequencer No sequencer
Number of Effects Reverb
Effects Types Reverb
Arpeggiator No arpeggiator
USB B-type (MIDI)
Number of Audio Inputs No aduio inputs
Audio Input Types No aduio inputs
Number of Audio Outputs 2 x 1/4"
Audio Output Types 2 x 1/4"
Number of Digital Inputs No digital I/O
Digital Input Types No digital I/O
Number of Digital Outputs No digital I/O
Digital Output Types No digital I/O
MIDI I/O In/Out
Pedal Inputs No pedal inputs
Manufacturer Part Number MPX8

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Akai Professional MPX8

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