The very best of the MPC distilled into its pure essence: a standalone workstation with the hands-on feel, user-friendly workflow and creative sampling options that helped define genres from house to hip-hop. Supplier's Notes: 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 and MPC3000, 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, 60 inspiring pad and knobs effects, and an intuitive sample chopping workflow. MPC Sample is equipped with all the storage and connectivity options creatives need. A rechargeable lithiumion 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 This compact, all-in-one sampler opens the door to the iconic MPC workflow for a new generation of creatives. MPC Sample's battery-powered design with built-in speaker and microphone empowers users to create and record anytime, anywhere. Responsive MPC pads, intuitive controls, and a full-color display make producing and beatmaking fast and fun for all skill levels. Players have access to 4 onboard FX engines for real-time sample flips and resampling with 60 creative FX types including Flex Beat, Color Compressor, Vinyl emulations, and Tape emulations. This compact creative tool comes loaded with over 100 artist and producer drum kits, 4 creative effect engines, and an intuitive sample chopping workflow to spark ideas immediately. Powerful I/O, plenty of storage, USB-C providing Audio/Midi connectivity and smart devicesampling together in one handheld unit allows for a full production experience without complexity. 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. 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. Hardware and I/O Storage Capacity: 8GB internal (*Including ~2GB factory data), microSD expansion RAM: 2GB Pads: 16 RGB-lit velocity-sensitive MPC Pads with aftertouch Display: Full-colour LCD with high-resolution waveform editing 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 USB Capabilities: Power, Audio In/Out Device, Midi In/Out Device, SD Card Access (file transfer to/from computer) Supported Power Supply: USB-C Battery: Lithium-Ion battery (USB rechargeable), ~5h of continuous playback External Storage: microSD card Dimensions: 23.6(L) x 19.4(W) x 5.0(H) cm Format and Support Polyphony: (2) balanced XLR+1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS 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: 25 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 Key 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 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 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 Other Accessories: USB-C cable *UPDATE 27/04/2026* Akai have released firmware update 1.3 for the MPC sample, adding new features and fixes. ADDED: Normalize Sample: - In the Sample > Trim window holding SHIFT will reveal the Normalize function on Button 2. This will normalize the sample to 0dB between the sample start and sample end points. Knob Takeover Modes - Change the hardware control behaviour to match your workflow. There are separate settings available for Standard parameters, Knob FX and the Fader. These settings can be found in the MIDI Config menu, by holding down SHIFT and pressing Pad 8. Each of these can be set to either: - Pickup: parameters are not editable until the control matches the parameter position. - Scaled: Parameters move in the same direction as the hardware control is adjusted. At a scaled rate based on knob and param positions to ensure the knob and parameter position eventually meet. - Instant: As soon as a control is adjusted, the parameter will jump to match the knob position. CHANGES - The default Knob Takeover mode for knob parameters and Knob FX is 'Scaled' now. - Fader remains in 'Pickup' mode by default. FIXED: - Crash on shutdown if temp project is corrupted. - Default Attack value after sample record is 0. - Internal mic records in stereo after power cycling. - Save Progress popup is delayed when saving. - Loop lock is not reset after a pad is cleared. - Insufficient space popup not displayed when exporting mixdown to a full SD card. *UPDATE 27/05/2026* MPC OS 3.8 expands the MPC workflow by introducing MPC Sample integration across standalone and desktop systems. Start ideas in MPC Sample, load projects directly into MPC hardware or software, export an MPC Drum track back to Sample, and access MPC Sample effects inside any other MPC. With improved stability and performance across supported devices, MPC OS 3.8 makes it easy to move projects between environments without interrupting your creative flow.