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Akai Professional MPX8 SD Sample Pad Controller

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Akai Professional MPX8 SD Sample Pad Controller
Key Features
  • 8 Backlit Velocity Sensitive Pads
  • Onboard SD Card Slot
  • USB and MIDI Connectivity
  • Balanced 1/4" TRS Outputs
The MPX8 SD Sample Pad Controller from Akai Professional features eight backlit velocity and pressure sensitive MPC pads. Its onboard SD Card slot allows users to load virtually any sample and easily assign it. MPX8 also comes with a library of built-in samples, great for live performance or studio production. The bright backlit display and intuitive interface enable operation in any amount of light.
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Akai Professional MPX8 Overview

The MPX8 SD Sample Pad Controller from Akai Professional features eight backlit velocity and pressure sensitive MPC pads. Its onboard SD Card slot allows users to load virtually any sample and easily assign it. MPX8 also comes with a library of built-in samples, great for live performance or studio production. The bright backlit display and intuitive interface enable operation in any amount of light.

The MPX8 features a 5-pin MIDI input and output as well as a USB port. Two balanced 1/4" outputs and an 1/8" headphone output allow connection to a mixer and convenient monitoring. MPX8 comes with a drag-and-drop software sample editor for both Mac and PC. Users can also save sample sets together as kits for easy recall and even tune and add reverb to samples. MPX8 is a convenient way to have one-touch access to a virtually unlimited number of sounds, shots, stabs, and drops.

UPC: 694318014936

Akai Professional MPX8 Specs

Key Specs
Sound Generation
Sample-Based
Number of Pads
8 x Velocity-/Pressure-Sensitive RGB Backlit Pad
Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples
21 x Factory Sound Preset
Audio I/O
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output
2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Output
MIDI I/O
1 x DIN 5-Pin Input
1 x DIN 5-Pin Output
USB
1 x USB-B (Bus Power, Host Connection, MIDI)
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC
Sound Generation
Sample-Based
Number of Pads
8 x Velocity-/Pressure-Sensitive RGB Backlit Pad
Display
LCD
Standalone Operation
Yes
Sounds
Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples
21 x Factory Sound Preset
Number of Rhythm Pattern Presets
No
Number of Song Presets
No
Maximum Polyphony
8 Voice
Built-In Effects
Yes
Built-In Speaker
No
Sequencing & Recording
Sequencer
No
Connectivity
Audio I/O
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output
2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Output
Headphone Output Power
No
Trigger Device & Pedal Inputs
No
MIDI I/O
1 x DIN 5-Pin Input
1 x DIN 5-Pin Output
CV/Gate I/O
No
Sync I/O
No
Network I/O
No
USB
1 x USB-B (Bus Power, Host Connection, MIDI)
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC
Internal Drive Bays
No
Wireless
No
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
Windows
macOS
*As of July, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Included Software
No
Mobile App Compatible
No
*As of July, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins
macOS Class-Compliant (No Driver Needed)
Windows Class-Compliant (No Driver Needed)
Required Hardware
USB-A Port
Internet Connection
Required for Software/Driver Download
Power
Power Requirements
USB Bus Power
AC/DC Power Adapter
5 VDC at 1000 mA (Not Included)
Current Consumption
1000 mA
Physical
Color
Black
Included Accessories
No
Dimensions
11.6 x 4 x 1.3" / 29.5 x 10.2 x 3.3 cm
Weight
1 lb / 0.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.715 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
15.9 x 5.55 x 1.9"

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