AKAI - MPC X SPECIAL EDITION - Autonomous - 16 pads and encoders, 10,1'' multitouch, special edition
A 35th anniversary collector's model.
Just 35 years ago, the MPC made its debut and revolutionized modern music production, ushering in a new era of groove-driven production. To celebrate its 35 years of success, the MPC X Special Edition features the original Akai color scheme and typography, bringing the style and nostalgia of the original MPC60 to your modern productions. This new MPC X comes with more memory, more internal storage and the MPC Instrument Collection, making the MPC X Special Edition the most powerful MPC ever.
Modern performance in a timeless retro dress.
Equipped with a quad-core processor, the MPC X SE includes 4GB of RAM for faster load times and expanded sampling capabilities. Record even the largest projects and have access to your sound libraries when you need them with 48GB of internal storage. With WiFi and Bluetooth, you won't be hindered by cables and connections for high-speed data transfers.
The hub of your studio.
The MPC X SE is designed to bring together and unify all your creative tools and spaces into one modern music production center. Control all your MIDI-compatible synthesizers and keyboards with the two MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs, or drive your modular and Euro Rack systems via the eight 3.5mm TS outputs. The two USB-A ports provide a high-speed connection to various storage devices, USB controllers, MIDI expanders or Class Compliant audio devices in your studio.
An iconic workflow.
The MPC X SE truly puts you in control of a fully integrated workflow. Combine the MPC's proven workflow with multiple connections for all your wired devices, multiple audio outputs to route audio independently, and wireless Ableton Link 3 functionality via Wi-Fi, so any creative task is literally at your fingertips from the MPC X SE. Extended sessions are no problem thanks to the adjustable 10-inch multi-gesture touchscreen, which ensures you're always comfortable during your most inspiring sessions.
Premium collection of instruments and insert effects.
The MPC X SE features an exceptional collection of state-of-the-art instrument plug-ins for innovative compositions and performances. With over 25 instruments, the MPC X SE gives you a wide range of sounds and textures to create new melodies without constraints. Dive into the Fabric XL synthesizer or Stage EP keyboards and discover the full range of what's possible, from powerful pad synths to delicate grand pianos, warm electro keyboards combined with expansive analog horns and more!
With the MPC X SE's growing collection of dynamic sound processors, EQs, multi-effects plugins for creative music arrangement, and all the tools at your disposal, turn your beats and productions into commercially mixed and mastered versions. Easily collaborate with singers using the AIR Vocal suite to add rich harmonies and make real-time corrections, and bring your productions to life with a variety of plugins like AIR Flavor, Half Speed, and Stutter.
The best samples available at your fingertips.
The MPC platform is powered by the best sound and sample banks available on the market to ensure unparalleled inspiration. Whether it's snares and kicks, percussive 808s, loops or multi-velocity keyboard groups, the possibilities with the MPC expansion pack are endless. Browse the MPC store for new releases from MSX Audio, Marco Polo, Snipe Young and many other contemporary sound designers.
Features :
- Display: 10.1" Multitouch color
- Power supply : AC adapter
- Bluetooth : Yes
- Bluetooth Midi : Yes
- Category : MPC
- Transport controls : Yes
- Compatibility : PC, Mac
- Controller : Q-Link x 16, 16 pads
- Dimensions (mm) : 505 x 424 x 87
- Inputs : 2 x XLR/jack combo audio, stereo audio jack, stereo audio Rca, 2 x footswitch, 2 x Midi, 2 x USB 3.0
- Mobile media playback: SD card, USB storage devices
- Software provided : MPC 2 Software
- Number of pads: 16
- Backlit pad : Yes
- Weight (kg) : 5,66 kg
- Velocity sensitive : Yes
- Sequencer : Yes
- Outputs : 6 x audio jack, stereo audio jack, minijack headphones, headphones jack, 8 x CV/gate, 4 x Midi, USB 3.0
- Storage: SD card, 16 GB internal user memory
- Additional Specs:
- Stand-alone MPC administered by MPC 2 Software, no computer required
- Special edition iconic retro Akai finish celebrating the 35th anniversary of the MPC
- Quad-core ARM processor
- 4GB of RAM for sampling and recording
- 48GB of internal memory, including 16GB available to the user
- 25+ instrument plugins from the MPC collection, including the Fabric XL synthesizer
- 16 touch-sensitive Q-Links encoders with OLED displays
- 7 gain, mix and level controls
- 1 push-button navigation and selection knob
- 63 dedicated function buttons
- Integrated WiFi and Bluetooth
- Ableton Link via wifi
- 2.5" Sata connector (SSD or HDD)
- Can be used as a control surface for MPC 2 Software on Mac and PC
