Akai MPX16 SD Sample Pad and Controller

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Load or record your own .WAV samples onto SD cards, then trigger them from 16 velocity-sensitive Akai drum pads. The MPX16 doubles as a MIDI pad controller.

From the masters of sampling technology comes the portable Akai MPX16 SD Sample Pad and Controller, an innovative solution for both live performers and studio aficionados. The bigger sibling to the popular MPX8, this all-in-one sampler and pad controller proves itself to be an inexpensive but worthy multitool for any genre of electronic musician.

Capture CD-Quality Sounds to SD Card...

Like the MPX8, the MPX16 stores its .WAV samples on reliable SD card media (not included). Capture sounds quickly using the onboard stereo microphone or through the dual 6.3mm (1/4-inch) inputs. You can also import and export sounds via USB, or just by popping in another SD Card. Assign your audio clips to the pads -- then tweak, tune, filter, compress, sweeten and "choke" your sounds with the MPX16's effects processor.

...Play Them Back With 16 MPC-Style Pads

The Akai MPX16's 16 velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads trigger your sounds in real time, illuminating under your fingers to provide clear visual feedback to your unique performance. With USB-MIDI and 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O, you can trigger the MPX16's sounds from external controllers -- or use the MPX16 as your master MIDI pad control, adding trigger pads to your current synthesizer setup.

Beauty Meets Functionality

The MPX16's elegant appearance hides a wide array of options for both on-the-fly performance and studio production. A generously sized illuminated LCD screen allows you to access menus and parameters easily, while read more the included USB port provides drag-and-drop convenience for both Mac and PC (while also acting as another power source). Akai provides a software tool, via download, for even easier sample management.

Features:

- Sampler with built-in recording function and MIDI pad controller
- LCD display
- 16 velocity-sensitive MPC-style low-latency illuminated pads
- Balanced 1/4-inch stereo inputs for versatile sample recording
- Built-in stereo microphone for quick sound capture
- USB-MIDI, MIDI In and MIDI Out jacks for full integration as controller or sample bank
- Full onboard ASDR, envelope and filter sound processing
- Powered by included wall adapter or via USB port

Whether you're looking for an intuitively responsive sampler, a MIDI controller solution to add to your existing gear, or powerful envelope/filter controls, the AKAI MPX16 is an essential, inexpensive tool to bolster any setup's functionality for beginners and advanced musicians alike.
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For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 401-658-4032
Web: http://www.akaipro.com/support

Akai MPX16 SD Sample Pad Controller

The portable Akai MPX16 plays and records .WAV samples using SD cards for powerful, reliable performance in live and studio situations. Like the popular MPX8, samples are triggered internally from the highly responsive MPC-style pads or an external MIDI device via USB-MIDI and 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O. Also a feature-packed MIDI pad controller, the MPX16 is equally capable of launching clips or adding trigger pads to a producer's studio.

Samples are captured at CD-quality via dual 6.3mm (1/4-inch) inputs or the on-board stereo microphone and saved to an SD card. The user may assign audio clips to the pads and apply tuning, filters, envelopes and "choke" grouping for creative, dynamic performances. An LCD screen and illuminated trigger pads provide visual feedback during use, and the MPX16 may be powered from a USB port or the included power supply. Naturally, users may load existing sound files onto an SD card or use the MPX16 as an SD card reader for drag-and-drop convenience on a Mac or PC. A software tool for even easier sample management is included via download.

Features:

- Plays and records stereo samples using easily accessible and reliable SD cards
- 16 velocity sensitive, illuminated pads let the user play back samples in real-time
- Balanced 6.3mm (1/4-inch) inputs let you capture audio from a wide variety of sources
- Built-in stereo microphone lets you capture sounds on-the-fly
- USB-MIDI as well as MIDI Input and MIDI Output jacks for integration into virtually any MIDI setup for use as a pad controller, sample bank or both
- Onboard sound processing-tune samples, adjust ADSR envelopes and filters
- USB or wall powered (adapter included) for use virtually anywhere

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted August 1, 2018 by Ava S in Los Angeles, CA

"Everything I wanted in a sampler."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This thing is fantastic. The only con is the manual says to use TRS cables to record audio in and disable the mic. That's not true! It actually requires TS cables! TRS cables won't turn off the internal mic and will not record clear audio or mono with this device. However, TS cables work great and the device responds to those immediately. Besides that, it's a great multipurpose sampler and is easy to use. You can record any mono or stereo audio via line in and editing is straight forward. You can also drag and drop Wav. files onto the device via usb. After sampling, just drag and drop the Wav file into your DAW or record line in via the MXP16 line outs. It's as easy as that.

Musical Background:

Professional

Musical Style:

Rock
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