Akai MPC Sample Portable Sampler, Sequencer, and Effects Processor

Since the advent of hip-hop, few devices have been as essential as the MPC. For decades, producers have trusted this powerful tool to bring their visions to life, utilizing samples, effects, and sequencers to craft instant hits that dominate charts, parties, and clubs. We still live in an MPC-dominated world, and the new Akai MPC Sample is the latest inventive iteration, designed to support the needs of modern musicians with powerful controls, built-in effects, and a plethora of connection options to ensure your MPC has a place at every session.

This new MPC Sample is the most portable version yet, allowing for on-the-go creation with a built-in microphone and speaker for instant beatmaking. As soon as the MPC Sample is powered on, producers have access to over 100 preloaded drum kits, ready to be assigned to any of the 16 RGB-backlit MPC pads with poly aftertouch. Navigation is a breeze thanks to the full-color display and illuminated controls, providing intuitive yet detailed tools to help you craft the perfect loop. Speaking of loops, the MPC Sample features a powerful sequencer that works in tandem with Instant Sample Chop Mode, putting creativity at the forefront of sampling—as it should be! Want to manipulate your samples further? The MPC Sample supplies 60 onboard effect types, including tape and vinyl saturation, compressors, and Flex tools to achieve whatever vibe you're looking to create.

The MPC Sample understands that you have plenty of samples. It's called the MPC Sample, after all. With 8GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM, it's equipped to satisfy most producers' needs. But if your library is especially extensive, a microSD card can be used to load even more sounds onto your device. Of course, samples need to come from somewhere—they don't just appear out of thin air. The built-in microphone allows for close-mic recording, while stereo 1/4-inch inputs let you plug in just about anything you want to capture. Better yet, the USB-C connection allows for sampling directly from smart devices.

Connections, connections, connections. Let's talk some more. The MPC Sample features stereo 1/4-inch TRS line-level inputs and outputs, along with an 1/8-inch TRS headphone output for personal monitoring. Additionally, 1/8-inch MIDI inputs and outputs allow you to connect other devices that need to send or receive control signals, while a Sync Out lets your Sample communicate with your other gear, keeping every beat precise for the perfect performance. As mentioned, USB-C can be used for sampling, but it also supports MIDI connectivity, allowing you to use your Sample with DAWs as a controller.

There's much more to explore with the Akai MPC Sample. The joy of producing comes from learning as you create, and the Sample has plenty to teach you.