Celebrate 35 years of the most influential sampling drum machine with this special edition - MPC X Special Edition! Featuring the original iconic Akai colorway of the original MPC60. Experience more power than ever before thanks to expanded memory, internal storage, and massive amounts of creative potential via presets loaded into the MPC Instrument Collection. With the MPC X Special Edition, you’ll be able to take your beats and sound production to a whole other level!
Akai MPC X Special Edition Music Production Center Features
- Standalone MPC - No Computer Required - Natively Powered by MPC 2 Software
- 48 GB of Internal Storage (Over 10GB for User Storage)
- 4 GB of RAM for Sampling and Recording
- MPC Plugin Instrument Collection Including Fabric XL Synthesizer Plugin
- 10.1-inch Full-Color Multi-Gesture Touch Display
- Also acts as a control surface for MPC 2 Software for Mac & PC (Included)
- 66 buttons for direct, hardware access to all MPC2 Software Functions
- 4 Selectable Inputs:(2) XLR /1/4-inch Combo Jacks with switchable Phantom Power, (2) 1/4-inch TRS Jacks, (2) Instrument Level 1/4-inch Jacks, Turntable RCA Input w/ Ground
- 16 Touch-Capacitive Q-Links Knobs with OLED screens
- 8 outputs: Balanced 1/4-inch Jack
- Dual Headphone Outputs: 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch
- 2 Full-Size MIDI Inputs, 4 Full-Size MIDI Outputs
- 8 Configurable CV/Gate Outputs Enabling the Analog Control of Modular Devices
- User-expandable 2.5-inch SATA drive connector (SSD or HDD)
- 2 USB-A 3.0 Slots for Class-Compliant MIDI Controllers, Audio Interface Devices, Thumb Drives, and More
- SD Card Slot for Loading Samples and Projects
- Over 100 Insert Effect Plugins from AIR Music Technology Including AIR Stutter
- Iconic Retro Colorway
The Iconic Look Meets the Most Powerful MPC
More Powerful Performance
Introducing the MPC X Special Edition. Combing a rich heritage of ground-breaking creative functionality
with the latest in modern technological advancements, MPC X SE is the most powerful and capable MPC
ever. Powered by a quad-core processor, MPC X SE includes 4GB of RAM for rapid load times and
expanded sampling capabilities for a supercharged workf low. Save the largest projects and ensure you
have access to your sound libraries when you need them with 48GB of internal storage. WiFi and
Bluetooth mean you’re not restricted by cables and connections f or high-speed data transfers.
The Timeless Look and Feel
No other piece of gear def ines the music producer like the MPC. The central nervous system of any
production studio, MPC was and continues to be a recording studio mainstay to facilitate dynamic music
creation in perfect step and sync. The commemorative MPC X SE draws on that legacy with the iconic
colorway stamped with the the retro logo and font. MPC X SE is here to bring the producer back to his
proper place of prominence, ready for a new age of music inf luencers to lead the charge with musical
excellence.
Total Hardware Integration for Complete Control of Your Studio.
The Modern Music Creation Hub
MPC X SE is built to bring your creative space together. Transform your project studio into a modern
music production suite with MPC X SE tying everything together.
Control MIDI enabled synthesizers and keyboards with 2 In, 4 Out MIDI I/O or drive modular and euro
rack devices with (8) 3.5mm TS output jacks. USB 3.0 enables lightning -fast connections to storage
devices, bus-powered USB controllers, MIDI expanders, class-compliant audio interface devices, and
more. Count on rapid data transfers that keep up with any high-paced music makers.
A Source of Superior Sound
Capture audio directly f rom vinyl turntables for clean sample and loop creation right into your sample
memory. With an upgraded 4GB of RAM, you’re able to grab longer pieces of audio f or truly expanded
creative possibilities. (2) combination XLR-1/4” inputs deliver pristine audio f rom instruments, line level
devices, and microphones. Phantom power ensures even your large capsule dynamic microphones and
plug and play right into any MPC session.
The Winning Workflow
Above all, MPC X SE truly puts you in the driver’s seat of integrated workf low. Combine the tried -and-true
MPC workf low with plenty of connections for all your wired devices, numerous audio outputs to route
sound independently, and wireless Ableton Link 3 functionality over Wi-Fi, any creative task is literally at
your f ingertips f rom behind the helm of MPC X SE. Extended sessions are not a problem thanks to the
adjustable 10” multi gesture display that ensures you’ll always be comf ortable when those inspired
moments won’t stop flowing.
The Premier Collection of Plugin Instruments, Sounds and Insert Effects to Inspire You.
The Power of Sound
MPC X SE features an exceptional collection of cutting-edge plugin instruments for truly inspired
composition and performance. With over 25 instruments, users have a diverse palette of sounds and
textures at their f ingertips to create original melodies with no restraints. Dive into Fabric XL synthesizer or
Stage EP keyboards for everything f rom spacious pad synths to meticulous grand pianos, warm electro
keyboards layered with fat analog brass layers, exquisite chamber string quartets, and beyond . MPC X
SE is powered by a stunning library of instrument sounds to capture any mood, emotion, and vibe.
Award-winning Insert Effects Plugins
Take your beats and productions to fully mixed and mastered commercial releases. MPC X SE of fers a
growing collection of dynamic sound processors, equalizers, multi -ef fects plugins and more for creative
arranging of your music as well as all the tools to bring your songs and projects to the f inish line.
Collaborate with singers and unleash the AIR Vocal Suite to add rich harmony and vocal tuning in real
time. Make your productions come alive with creative plugins AIR Flavor, Half Speed, Stutter and much
more. For a real throwback MPC experience, pull up one of the many vintage MPC models like the 60,
3000, and more, all at the press of a button.
World-Class Samples & Sounds
The MPC platform is powered by the best sound and sample libraries available anywhere to ensure you
have the most inspiring sounds. From one-shot snares and kicks, to booming 808 drums, loops, and
multi-velocity key group instruments, there is no end to the possibilit ies with an MPC expansion pack.
Browse the MPC store for new releases f rom MSX audio, Marco Polo, Snipe Young, and so many more
of the leading contemporary sound designers.
