MPX8 packs the sounds you need under great-feeling pads inside a solid Akai Pro design. You get quick and convenient one-touch access to a virtually unlimited number of sounds, shots, stabs, and drops.

Features

• USB Port : Connect the included USB cable to a computer or the included USB power adapter, then plug the adapter into a power outlet.
• Power Switch : Turns the MPX8 on and off. Requires a USB power connection.
• SD Card Slot : Accepts a standard SD card containing samples. Use the MPX8 Editor to load samples or ensure manually loaded samples are properly formatted.
• Main Out : 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS outputs for connecting to speakers or an amplifier. Use the left (L) output only for mono sound.
• Headphone Out : 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo headphone output with adjustable volume.
• Display : Shows current parameters and operating information.
• Data Dial : Increases or decreases the selected parameter value.
• Select +/– Buttons : Scroll through available parameters shown on the display.
• Volume +/– Buttons : Adjust the output volume for Main Out and Headphone Out. Press both simultaneously to stop all currently playing samples.

Pads

• Velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive for responsive sample triggering.
• Supports samples from an inserted SD card.

LED Status Indicators

• Off : No sample assigned.
• Orange : Sample assigned.
• Green : Sample currently playing.
• Red : Pad currently being edited.
• Pressure sensitivity sends polyphonic aftertouch messages via MIDI Out only and does not affect sample playback.
• MIDI In : Connects to an external MIDI device's MIDI Out using the included 1/8"-to-MIDI cable. Receives MIDI Note On messages on Channel 10.
• MIDI Out : Connects to an external MIDI device's MIDI In using the included 1/8"-to-MIDI cable. Sends MIDI Note On and polyphonic aftertouch messages.
• Kensington Lock Slot : Compatible with Kensington security cables for theft protection.

Box Contents

• MPX8
• USB Power Adapter
• MPX8 Sample Kit Editor (download)
• Two (2) 1/8"-to-MIDI Adapters
• Loop Library (download)
• User Guide
• USB Cable