Akai MPC-SAMPLE

For nearly 40 years, Akai Professional has shaped modern electronic music with its legendary MPCs. With the MPC Sample, the brand continues this legacy by offering an ultra-portable, standalone MPC that makes the art of sampling more accessible than ever.

Inspired by the iconic MPC60 and MPC3000, the MPC Sample combines a sampler, sequencer, and effects processor in a compact and modern form factor. It retains the emblematic MPC workflow while adding current features designed for mobile and spontaneous creation.

At the heart of the experience are the 16 velocity-sensitive, backlit RGB MPC pads with poly-aftertouch, offering expressiveness and a playing feel true to the MPC DNA. Combined with the assignable fader and real-time controls, they allow for precise manipulation of samples and effects.

The 2.4-inch color screen facilitates sampling and editing thanks to a high-resolution waveform editor. Sample Chop Mode lets you instantly slice a sample into multiple regions, while real-time Time-Stretch and Re-Pitch provide a wealth of freedom to transform and reshape every sound.

The MPC Sample also includes over 100 artist and producer kits, so you can start creating right away. Its high-precision MPC sequencer with real-time Swing ensures natural, organic grooves, while Sequence Recall retroactively captures your MIDI performances so you never lose a great idea.

With 60 built-in effects and 4 effects processors, the MPC Sample becomes a true sonic laboratory. From vintage effects like Vinyl and Tape, to FlexBeat for creative rhythmic variations, and the Color Compressor, every sample can be profoundly transformed.

Designed for portability, the MPC Sample features a rechargeable battery offering up to 5 hours of battery life, a built-in speaker, and an internal microphone for instantly capturing and listening to ideas. The USB-C connection allows you to sample directly from a smartphone and exchange files with Macs, PCs, or mobile devices.

Compact, self-contained, and connected, the MPC Sample is a true portable production studio, ideal for producing anywhere and unleashing your creativity.

Key Features

Ultra-portable standalone MPC for mobile music creation

MPC workflow inspired by the legendary MPC60 and MPC3000

16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with poly-aftertouch

Over 100 included sound kits

MPC sequencer with real-time Swing and Sequence Recall

Sample Chop Mode, Time-Stretch, and real-time Re-Pitch

60 built-in effects and 4 effects processors

Rechargeable battery offering up to 5 hours of battery life

Built-in microphone and speaker

Direct sampling from smartphones via USB-C

Compatible with MPC3 software