AKAI MPC Sample — a compact sampler and sequencer

Akai Professional has released an affordable portable sampler for beginners and more experienced users.

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Based on the classic MPC60, the device samples, chops and arranges beats anywhere without a computer. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to five hours of use. A 2.4-inch colour LCD shows waveform editing. Internal 8 GB storage and microSD expansion provide space for projects and audio files. A built-in speaker and microphone allow recording and listening without extra equipment.

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The MPC Sample has 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with polyphonic aftertouch. Three knobs and a classic MPC fader adjust parameters. Sample Chop automatically divides samples into playable sections. Real-time time-stretching, pitch shifting and internal resampling provide further sound shaping. An effects processor offers 60 effects. Other features include 2 GB RAM, two TRS inputs, two TRS outputs, a 3.5 mm headphone output, MIDI I/O, sync output and USB-C. Supported audio formats include WAV, MP3, AIFF, FLAC and OGG.

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AKAI MPC Sample will be available for around $500.