The long-awaited flagship model of the stand-alone MPC is now available.
Unleashed Power
MPC X is the latest stand-alone MPC with advanced features such as a 10.1" full-color multi-touch screen, 16 pads with RGB backlighting, and 16 GB of on-board storage. It operates solely on the MPC X without a computer and has two USB ports for connection of USB drives, USB MIDI controllers, and other devices. The MPC X features 16 touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs, each with an OLED (organic light-emitting diode) display, while retaining the operability of conventional MPCs, including dedicated menu buttons and large master encoder knobs. Each parameter can be precisely displayed and expressive control can be recorded.
MPC 2.0 Software
The powerful MPC X features the new MPC 2.0 software. Many new workflow-enhancing features have been added on the new graphical interface, including audio track recording, a new time warp algorithm, sophisticated Q-Link controls, and drag-and-drop audio and MIDI. The MPC 2.0 software also runs on computers connected to the MPC X, and future versions will support Albeton Link.
Endless Inspiration
MPC X comes preloaded with 16GB of onboard storage and 10GB of industry-leading high-quality sounds, samples, and kits from Capsun Audio, MVP Loops, CR2 Records, and more, allowing you to create your own sounds using these The system is also equipped with an internal 2. The internal connectors for 2.5" SATA drives allow you to add SSDs or HDDs for more storage capacity. In addition, an SD card slot and a USB port for connecting a USB drive are also provided. The USB port allows access to a variety of media and direct recording to them.
Beyond the MPC Legend
MPC X is equipped with even more powerful tools, such as a CV/gate output jack for controlling vintage synths and drum machines, and a PHONO input jack to which a turntable can be directly connected. Sampling directly from analog vinyl is an MPC tradition, and MPC X revisits its roots of sampling from analog vinyl while dramatically improving the sampling process and sound quality. MPC X is the result of feedback from passionate MPC users and Akai MPC X is the culmination of feedback from passionate MPC users and years of technological development at Akai Professional.
We've always wanted to recreate the old-school MPC workflow that our users loved," said Dan Gill, Product Manager at Akai Professional. With that concept in mind, we've employed the full potential of the touchscreen interface to create what we believe is the most amazing MPC ever made."
The past, present, and future of beat-oriented music production, MPC X reexamines the legacy of the MPC and continues the MPC workflow as an even more innovative, next-generation "music production center.
Main Features
Stand-alone MPC that operates without a PC, using only the hardware itself
10.1-inch high-resolution multi-touch display
Functions as MPC 2.0 software controller
Various input systems including PHONO, line, and mic
CV/gate outputs for controlling vintage synths
16 Q-Link knobs for versatile expression
2 MIDI inputs and 4 MIDI outputs
16GB of onboard storage (including over 10GB of sound content)
2GB RAM
Full-size SD card slot
Expandable 2.5" SATA drive connector (SSD or HDD)
Two USB 3.0 A ports for USB drives or MIDI controllers
System requirements (when using controller mode):
Windows 8.1 or higher
Mac OS X 10.10.5 or higher
At least 2 GB free space (20 GB or more for full installation), at least 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended), dual-core 2.5 GHz or faster CPU
Size:
Approx. 87.3mm x 504.5mm x 424.4mm (with display down)
Approx. 213.5mm x 504.5mm x 387.9mm (with display up)