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Size: 8-pad
Features
Description
Mobile 8 2 GB Pad Based Sample Player with SD Card From the Manufacturer Sample SimplicityView Larger View Larger View LargerThat crazy scream. That epic kick drum. That creepy movie monologue, classic robot voice, or piercing violin interlude โ MPX8 puts the sound samples you need at your fingertips. With MPX8, you can load virtually any sound sample via standard SD or SDHC card (sold separately) and assign it to any of the eight backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads.It's that powerful.Use it in the studio. Use it live on stage or on air. MPX8 packs proven Akai Pro technology into a compact, durable design that's built to perform.View Larger View LargerControl Software & MIDI GearMPX8 also has USB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputs. Control everything from music software on your laptop to outboard MIDI gear. The included USB cable and 1/8"-to-MIDI adapter make it easy to connect.Edit with EaseWith the included sample kit editor, you can easily arrange, tune, and add reverb to your samples on your Mac or PC before loading them onto MPX8. The editor's drag-and-drop functionality saves you time, instantly converting your samples to compatible .WAV filesGet in the LoopsMPX8 also comes with a free Loop Library download from Akai Pro, plus a large library of standard samples built in, which can be used for live performance in front of a crowd, on a radio show, or for in-studio production.Key Features:Add sound samples from a standard SD or SDHC card (sold separately)8 velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive padsUSB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputsAlso controls computer MIDI software and outboard MIDI gearDrag-and-drop sample kit editor for Macยฎ and PC includedEditor instantly converts samples to compatible .WAV filesBuilt-in library of popular sounds and samplesIncludes additional free Akai Pro loop library downloadTune, add reverb, and save sample sets for easy recall(2) Balanced 1/4-inch outputs (6.35mm)1/8-inch headphone output (3.5mm)Lose the LuggageIt's compact, easy to load, and ready to go. MPX8 packs the sounds you need under great-feeling pads inside a solid Akai Pro design. You get quick and convenient one-touch access to a virtually unlimited number of sounds, shots, stabs, and drops. It's that simple.What's in the Box?MPX8 ControllerMPX8 Sample Kit Editor (Download)Loop Library (Download)(3.5mm) 1/8"-to-MIDI AdapterUSB CablePower AdapterUser ManualSafety & Warranty Manual Akai Professional MPX8 LPD8 Pads 8 8 Velocity Sensitive Pads X X Knobs 8 1/4" Audio Outputs (Balanced) 2 1/8" Headphone Output X SD Card Slot X SD Sample- Playing Capability X MIDI over USB X X USB Bus Powered X X 1/8" MIDI Input X 1/8" MIDI Output X 1/8" to 5-Pin MIDI adapter cable included X N/A MIDI Editing Software Included X Sample Editing Software Included X Includes Sample & Loop Library X
Item Weight: 15.8 ounces
Product Dimensions: 11.61 x 4.06 x 1.2 inches
Item model number: MPX8
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: February 9, 2013
Connector Type: USB
Hardware Interface: USB
Musical Style: Electronic
Size: 8-pad
Color Screen: No
Standing screen display size: 1
