Akai Professional MPX16 Drum Sampler and MIDI Controller
£164.99

Akai Professional MPX16 Drum Sampler and MIDI Controller

£164.99

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The Akai MPX16 is a versatile, compact audio sampler and a perfect addition to any home studio set-up for mobile producer's system.

16 velocity-sensitive, LED drum pads allow for expressive control over one-shot samples and sounds, serving as a great tool for DJs to trigger custom tags and sound effects as part of their set. Producers will appreciate the MIDI In/Out and USB connectivity for triggering sounds within your software of choice, and comes with an editor librarian software in the box to make it easy to manage and customise the samples on your SD Card.

Key Features:

  • Record and play back stereo .WAV samples using any SD card (sold separately)
  • 16 velocity-sensitive MPC-style backlit pads for sample-triggering and finger drumming
  • Sample via 1/4-inch (6.3mm) stereo inputs or onboard stereo microphone
  • Filter, tune, envelope, and choke grouping on each pad for dynamic performances
  • Pro-quality sampling and playback with up to 16-bit/48 kHz resolution
  • MIDI In/Out easily integrates MPX16 into your performance or studio setup
  • Acts as a MIDI Controller or an SD card reader for loading sounds over USB (selectable on startup)
  • Powered over USB or with the included power supply
  • Includes MPX File Conversion Utility software (download) for quick conversion and loading of audio files from your computer

Sample simplicity

MPX16 is an advanced sample player with sixteen backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads. With it, musicians, producers and performers can trigger sound samples stored on standard SD or SDHC cards. Insert the SD card, assign its contents to any of the MPX16’s pads, and go. At home in the studio as part of a producer's rig or on stage as a solution for triggering critical sounds, MPX16 is a compact sampling powerhouse.

In and Out

While the hyper-responsive trigger pads and backlit display make tapping into your sample library a simple task, the integrated audio inputs empower you to add to it. Two ¼-inch (6.3mm) jacks let you connect your studio gear or other sound sources to the MPX16 for sample capture. Onboard editing tools provide sample trimming and pad assignment for immediate synergy into a production or performance. Use the headphone jack to monitor your captures, or send the audio to a mixer, monitors, a recording interface, etc using the ¼-inch main outs. A built-in mic provides immediate sample capture for those times when inspiration strikes; a dedicated Record Gain knob ensures you get it right.

USB & MIDI

MPX16’s flexibility goes beyond pad-triggered audio playback and capture. The full-size rear-panel USB port lets you drag & drop samples from your computer and even use the MPX16 as an SD card reader/writer. The USB connection also provides a pipeline for MIDI data, enabling sample triggering from your DAW or computer-based sequencer. A 5-pin MIDI input means SD samples may be triggered from any MIDI-enabled gear such as keyboards, pad controllers, synths and electronic drums. A 5-pin MIDI output lets the MPX16 function as a dynamic pad controller. Layering wide-ranging sound sources during live and studio performance just got easier.

Edit with Ease

With the included Akai Pro MPX File Conversion Utility software (free download), managing computer-based samples and moving them to the SD card is intuitive. This software converts sound files into .WAV format for seamless playback on the MPX16. Samples may be edited from the MPX16's onboard sample processor; tuning, pad groups, envelopes, sample trimming, panning, and volume are tweakable right from the MPX16’s top-panel controls.

Ready to go

MPX16’s compact footprint means it is at home on a tabletop, music stand, lap, tray-table or in your backpack en route to the studio. Solid Akai Pro design and industry-leading pads ensure it stands up to the daily use you expect it to see.

SD and SDHC cards sold separately.

More Information
Manufacturer Akai Professional
SKU 119804
Shipping Weight (kg) 0.990000
Software Included Editor Librarian
Power Supply USB Bus Powered, AC Adapter Included
MPN MPX16XUK
Warranty 2 Years

Delivery

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  • Weekend UK Mainland Delivery (Saturday-Sunday): £19.99
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Returns

If you and your item aren’t getting along, you have 14 days from when you receive the goods to contact our PMT experts either by phone or email to return your item.

*Please note: We cannot accept returns of microphones, any in-ear earphones, monitors, orchestral instruments with mouthpieces and any other items that touch your mouth, nose or inner ear if you have removed the hygienic packaging.

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Online Orders

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Store Orders

If you've changed your mind about something you bought in-store, bring it back within 14 days of purchase and we'll be happy to exchange it for another product, a gift card or store credit.