Akai Professional MPC Sample
1,745.00 Excl. VAT
- Most portable standalone compact MPC
- 16 RGB backlit MPC pads with poly aftertouch in a smaller format
- Built-in speaker
- Internal microphone
- USB-C powered with internal rechargeable battery (5 hours)
- Onboard sequencer
- 2 GB RAM, 8 GB storage (internal eMMC)
- Over 100 factory kits
In stock (can be backordered)
Inspired by the classic MPC60 design, this portable sampler, sequencer, and effects processor puts the iconic workflow of vintage MPCs into a compact, modern format with features that empower limitless creativity.
Legendary MPC pads, a full-color display, and simple creative controls encourage hands-on sampling, looping, and beatmaking right out of the box. For immediate idea generation, this standalone hardware comes with over 100 kits, inspiring pad and knobs effects, and an intuitive chopping workflow.
MPC Sample is equipped with all the storage and connectivity options you need. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery, microSD card storage, an onboard sequencer, an internal microphone, a built-in speaker, and USB-C connection make it easy and convenient to record, edit, and play back audio on the go—no computer or DAW required.


Made for On-the-Go Use
MPC Sample’s battery-powered design with built-in speaker and microphone empowers users to create and record anytime, anywhere.

Sleek, Hands-On Workflow
Responsive MPC pads, intuitive controls, and a full-color display make producing and beatmaking fast and fun for all skill levels.

Instant Inspiration at Your Fingertips
This compact creative tool comes loaded with over 100 artist and producer drum kits, four creative effect engines, and an intuitive chopping workflow to spark ideas immediately.

Fully Standalone Operation
MPC Sample is a complete standalone solution for recording, sequencing, producing, and performing—with the option to connect external gear easily via USB-C and MIDI.

Compact and Connected
Powerful I/O, plenty of storage, USB-C providing audio/MIDI connectivity, and smart device sampling in one handheld unit allows for a full production experience without complexity.

Versatile for Any Genre or Style
MPC Sample is designed for beatmakers, sample-based producers, singer-songwriters, live performers, DAWless jammers, indie creators, and beginner/hobbyist musicians seeking a new form of inspiration and expression.
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 27.94 × 24.89 × 10.41 cm |
| TYPE: | MPC Sampler/Sequencer/Effects Processor |
| SCREEN: | Full-color LCD with high-resolution waveform editing |
| STORAGE CAPACITY: | 8GB internal (*Including ~2GB factory data), microSD expansion |
| RAM: | 2 GB |
| PADS: | 16 RGB-lit velocity-sensitive MPC Pads with aftertouch |
| I/O: | INPUT: 2x 1/4-inch TRS (AUDIO IN) mic/line; OUTPUT: 2x 1/4-inch TRS (AUDIO OUT), +9dBu/2.2Vrms, 1x 1/8-inch TRS (HEADPHONES); MIDI: 1/8-inch TRS In/Out (with ‘midi-through’ capability); SYNC OUT: 1/8-inch TRS CV (with configurable sync rates); USB Type C (power and data) |
| MIC/SPEAKER: | Built-in mic and 3-watt speaker for portable standalone recording and monitoring |
| BATTERY: | Lithium-Ion battery (USB rechargeable), ~5h of continuous playback |
| EXTERNAL STORAGE: | microSD card |
| POLYPHONY: | 32 stereo voices |
| DISK STREAMING: | Fast onboard disk streaming (up to 32 voices) |
| RECORDABLE DATA: | 128 samples/128 sequences (16 samples x 8 banks per project, 16 sequences x 8 banks per project), no project limit MAXIMUM SAMPLING TIME: 20 minutes per sample |
| RECALL RECORDING: | 30 seconds audio, pad performance record to sequence |
| IMPORT FORMAT: | wav, .mp3, .aif/.aiff, .snd, .s1s, .s3s, .flac, .ogg |
| PROCESSING SAMPLING FREQUENCY: | 44.1k / 32-bit float |
| SUPPORTED SAMPLING FREQUENCIES: | File import: 24-bit or 16-bit, 44.1k, 48k, 96k; Recording: 24-bit 44.1k |
| SEQUENCER: | MPC Sequencer with Real-Time Swing, 960 pulses per quarter note |
| SAMPLING: | Fast sample-to-pad workflow from Mic, Audio In, USB (Mac/Win/iOS/Android), Resample; Threshold-controlled sampling; Fixed-length sampling for accurate loops |
| RECORD: | Classic MPC Note repeat, “Sequence Recall” (midi retrospective record), “Sample Recall” |
| EFFECTS: | 60 different FX across Pad FX, Knob FX, FlexBeat, Color-Compressor |
| EFFECTS ROUTES: | Main Output, Input, Per-Pad; Internal (Main Output, Knob FX per-pad); Real-time processing of External Inputs; Input record Knob FX |
| ADVANCED SAMPLE EDITING: | Chop mode, lazy-chopping, auto-snapping, real-time looping, warping, and Re-Pitch |
| FAST WORKFLOW: | Fast one-touch functionality for intuitive sampling, recording and performance |
| LEGACY FADER CONTROL: | Assignable fader for customizable controls over pad parameters |
| SONG MODE: | Easy arrangement of songs and export |
| MPC3 SUPPORT: | MPC Sample projects can be loaded in MPC3 to continue production in-the-box |
| ACCESSORIES: | USB-C cable |
