Akai MPC X SE Standalone Music Production Centre

Celebrating 35 Years of the Most Influential Drum Sampling Machine

35 years ago, MPC made its debut and revolutionized pattern-based music production and ushered in a new era of groove-based production. MPC X Special Edition features the original iconic Akai colourway and font, bringing the nostalgic look and feel of the original MPC60 to your modern beats and productions. MPC X Special Edition is upgraded with more memory, more internal storage, and comes fully loaded with the MPC Instrument Collection making MPC X Special Edition the most powerful MPC ever.

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. 2 USB-A host ports enable lightning-fast connections to storage devices, bus-powered USB controllers, MIDI expanders, class-compliant audio interface devices, and more. You can count on rapid data transfers that keep up with any high-paced music makers!

Versatility and Creativity

Tap out rhythms, melodies, or chords with ease thanks to the Notes and Chords modes, perfect for playing the thousands of built-in instruments. MPC X SE features a premier collection of instruments including the award-winning flagship “Fabric XL” power-synth, Stage Piano, OPx4 FM synth and much more. MPC has evolved with the contemporary music-maker by adding not only sounds and functionality but also world-class insert effects for processing. Explore a wide collection of plugins like Stutter, Granulator, Half Speed, the AIR Vocal Effects suite, MotherDucker, AMP Sim and so much more!

“The journey for MPC has been a labour of love. We strive every day to deliver the tools that will empower all music-makers, from our life-long MPC users who trust and rely on their MPCs to keep up with their daily music grind, down to the newest members of the MPC community who look to the MPC legend as they foray into their nascent musical endeavours. MPC X Special Edition is a tribute to where we’ve come from, what we’ve accomplished, and marker of the next chapter of innovatory, ground-breaking music product development.” Dan Gill, Senior Akai Professional Product Manager.

Features at a Glance

• Standalone MPC (no computer required).
• Natively powered by MPC 2 software.
• 4GB of RAM for sampling and recording.
• 48GB of internal storage (over 16GB for user storage).
• 25 + MPC Plugin Instrument Collection including Fabric XL synthesizer.
• 10.1-inch Full-colour multi-gesture touch display.
• 16 Touch-capacitive Q-Links knobs with OLED screens.
• 4 Selectable Inputs: (2) XLR /1⁄4-inch Combo Jacks with Switchable Phantom Power.
• 8 outputs: Balanced 1⁄4-inch Jack/ Turntable RCA input with ground.
• Onboard Wi-Fi / Bluetooth.
• Iconic Akai retro colourway.
• Works as a control surface for MPC 2 Software, for Mac & PC (Included).

Key Features

• More Powerful Performance - 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 workflow. Save the largest projects and ensure you have access to your sound libraries when you need them with 48GB of internal storage. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth mean you’re not restricted by cables and connections for high-speed data transfers.
• World-Class Samples & Songs - 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 possibilities with an MPC expansion pack. Browse the MPC store for new releases from MSX audio, Marco Polo, Snipe Young, and so many more of the leading contemporary sound designers.
• A Source of Superior Sound - Capture audio directly from 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 for truly expanded creative possibilities. 2 combination XLR-1/4” inputs deliver pristine audio from instruments, line level devices, and microphones. Phantom power ensures even your large capsule condenser microphones can plug and play right into any MPC session.
• Award-Winning Insert Effects Plugins - Take your beats and productions to fully mixed and mastered commercial releases. MPC X SE offers a growing collection of dynamic sound processors, equalizers, multi-effects plugins and more for creative arranging of your music as well as all the tools to bring your songs and projects to the finish 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 Flavour, 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.
• A Winning Workflow - Combine the tried-and-true MPC workflow 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 fingertips from 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 comfortable when those inspired moments won’t stop flowing.
• The Timeless Look & Feel - No other piece of gear defines the music producer like the MPC. The 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 colourway stamped with 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 influencers to lead the charge with musical excellence.

Specifications

• Pads: 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit 8 banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons.
• Knobs: 16 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs for parameter adjustment 1 360° encoder for display navigation and selection via push 7 270° knobs for gain, mix & level adjustment.
• Buttons: 63 dedicated-function buttons.
• Display: 10.1” / 257 mm (diagonal) 8.5” x 5.5” / 216 x 139 mm (width x height) Full-colour LED-backlit display with touch interface.
• Memory: Processor Quad-core ARM processor RAM 4 GB Storage 48 GB (over 16 GB available for user storage).
• Power: Via power adapter (19 V, 3.42 A, centre-positive, included).
• Connections: 2 XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (Input 1/2) (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (Input 3/4: 1 stereo pair) (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TS instrument inputs (Inst 1/2) (2) RCA inputs (Input 3/4: 1 stereo pair, phono- or line-level) (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TS footswitch inputs (FS 1/2) (2) 5-pin MIDI inputs (8) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (Main L/R, Outputs 3/4–7/8: 4 stereo pairs) (4) 5-pin MIDI outputs (8) 1/8” (3.5 mm) CV/Gate outputs (1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output (1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone output (2) USB Type-A ports (1) USB Type-B port (1) SD card slot (1) power adapter input.
• Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height): 19.9” x 16.7” x 3.4” / 50.5 x 42.4 x 8.7 cm (display flat) 19.9” x 15.3” x 8.4” / 50.5 x 38.8 x 21.4 cm (display upright).
• Weight: 12.57 lbs. 5.66 kg.