The Akai Pro MPC Sample offers portability for sequencing & music production
Built around the legacy of the Akai MPC series, the standalone unit features pad-based control, onboard effects & flexible connectivity
The Akai Professional MPC Sample is a compact, standalone sampler designed to handle recording, sequencing, and sound processing in one place.
It uses a pad-based layout inspired by the Akai MPC60, with 16 RGB pads that respond to pressure, making it easy to play in drums, trigger samples, or build patterns with a hands-on feel.
Sampling is straightforward and flexible. You can record sounds using the built-in microphone, connect external gear through stereo inputs, or capture audio digitally via USB-C.
After recording, samples can be trimmed, sliced, and rearranged using a simple chopping mode. These slices can then be assigned to pads and sequenced into loops or full patterns using the onboard sequencer.
Real-time timestretching and repitching allow you to adjust tempo and pitch without stopping playback, which helps keep ideas flowing.
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The device includes four internal effects processors with 60 different effects. These cover essentials like compression and filtering, along with character effects such as vinyl and tape emulation.
Effects can be adjusted in real time using dedicated knobs or recorded directly into new samples through resampling.It also comes with 100+ artist and producer drum kits.
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Priced at €399 (roughly US$461), fully standalone and able to run without a computer, it’s powered by a rechargeable battery and supported by a built-in speaker.
With microSD storage, USB-C audio and MIDI, and dedicated MIDI I/O, the MPC Sample fits easily into both portable setups and more connected hardware workflows.
Units will start selling in May 2026; more information here.
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