For nearly 40 years, MPCs have shaped the sound and culture of modern music production. MPC Sample carries this legacy forward by making the art of sampling more accessible and approachable than ever before. Inspired by the legendary 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.

The Akai MPC Sample standalone sampler reimagines a legendary music production workflow in a sleek, modern form built for today’s creators. Designed for intuitive creativity and seamless portability, it delivers a dynamic, hands-on experience that makes crafting beats, shaping sounds, and building ideas feel effortless.

Features 

• 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
  
• Internal disk-streaming sample engine (fast sample playback)
  
• 2.4" full-color display
  
• 3 real-time control/effects knobs
  
• 4 internal effects processors with dedicated knob control
  
• 60 onboard effect types
  
• New master compressor with retro color
  
• Simplified button set for fast, one-touch workflow
  
• Instant Sample Chop Mode
  
• Real-Time Timestretch/RePitch
  
• Internal Resampling with FX
  
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (5 hours)
  
• Legacy MPC parameter slider
  
• microSD card storage for user samples
  
• Smart Device Sampling via USB-C
  
• SD Card Mac/PC File Transfer via USB-C
  
• USB-C Audio/Midi Connectivity
  
• Smart device sampling via USB-C
  
• Record Gain knob
  
• Comprehensive rear I/O:
  
• Stereo In/Out - 1/4" TRS line-level
  
• Headphones - 1/8" TRS
  
• MIDI In/Out (will require 1/8" to MIDI DIN adapter which is not included with product)
  
• Sync Out

Specifications 

General
Storage Capacity: 8GB Internal (Including ~2GB Factory Data), MicroSD Expansion
RAM: 2GB
Polyphony: 32 Stereo Voices
Disk Streaming: Fast Onboard Disk Streaming (Up to 32 Voices)
Dimensions: 23.6(L) x 19.4(W) x 5.0(H) cm

Pads & Display
Pads: 16 RGB-Lit Velocity-Sensitive MPC Pads with Aftertouch
Display: Full-Color LCD with High-Resolution Waveform Editing

I/O & Connectivity
Inputs: 2x 1/4-Inch TRS (Audio In) Mic/Line
Outputs: 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: USB Type-C (Power and Data)
USB Capabilities: Power, Audio In/Out Device, MIDI In/Out Device, SD Card Access (File Transfer To/From Computer)

Audio & Monitoring
Mic/Speaker: Built-In Mic and 3-Watt Speaker for Portable Standalone Recording and Monitoring

Power
Supported Power Supply: USB-C
Battery: Lithium-Ion Battery (USB Rechargeable), ~5 Hours Continuous Playback

Storage
External Storage: MicroSD Card

Sampling & Recording
Maximum Sampling Time: 20 Minutes Per Sample
Recordable Data: 128 Samples / 128 Sequences (16 Samples x 8 Banks Per Project, 16 Sequences x 8 Banks Per Project), No Project Limit
Recall Recording: 30 Seconds Audio, Pad Performance Record to Sequence
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
Import Format: .wav, .mp3, .aif/.aiff, .snd, .s1s, .s3s, .flac, .ogg

Software Features
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 Effects Including 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
Workflow: Fast One-Touch Functionality for Intuitive Sampling, Recording, and Performance
Fader Control: Assignable Fader for Customizable Control Over Pad Parameters
Song Mode: Easy Song Arrangement and Export
MPC3 Support: Projects Compatible with MPC3 for Continued Production