Akai MPC X Special Edition Standalone Music Production System

Introducing the MPC X Special Edition, the most powerful MPC ever. With expanded internal storage, increased RAM, the MPC instrument collection, plus the iconic retro colourway, MPC X SE is the perfect combination of the modern flagship standalone workflow featuring the signature MPC look for a truly timeless combination.

BUILT FOR CREATIVE CONNECTIONS

MPC X SE brings your creative space together with all the connections needed to transform your project studio into a modern music production suite. Control MIDI, instrument, CV/gate, and modular enabled devices without skipping a beat.

A SOURCE OF SUPERIOR SOUND

Capture pristine audio directly from vinyl turntables for clean sample and loop creation right into your sample memory. Record longer pieces of audio from instruments, microphones, and beyond with expanded internal memory.

THE WINNING WORKFLOW

Step into the driver's seat of an integrated workflow. Sequence all your devices, route audio to multiple outputs independently, and connect wireless to devices over WiFi thanks to Ableton Link 3. An adjustable 10" multi gesture display keeps you comfortable in even the longest sessions.

THE POWER OF SOUND

Experience a new dimension in sound powered by 25 plug-in instruments at your fingertips. Access over 6000 cutting edge pre-sets including deep atmospheric pads, drone basses to rich electric and grand pianos. Each plug-in features advanced synthesis with deep parameter editing and effects for the most demanding productions.

AWARD-WINNING INSERT EFFECTS PLUGINS

Finalize your beats into mixed and mastered recordings. MPC X SE offers a growing collection of insert effects like the AIR Vocal Suite, Half Speed, Stutter, Flavor, and more for creative arranging and mixing to bring any project across the finish line.

TOTAL DAW CONTROL

MPC X SE features seamless DAW integration with the powerful MPC 2 desktop software. MPC 2 brings expanded track counts, increased plugin instances, and VST/AU support for all your 3rd party plugins. Take control of Ableton Live using MPC's powerful onboard "Ableton Controller Mode" for instant Live performance and production.

Embodying the best of past, present and future beat-oriented production machines, the MPC X SE will be the centerpiece of your studio for years to come.

Key Features

* Standalone MPC - No computer required

* MPC Plugin Collection: 20+ MPC instruments

* 48GB internal storage (over 16GB for user storage)

* 4GB RAM for sampling and audio recording

* 100+ insert effects from AIR Music Tech

* Adjustable 10.1" full-colour multi-gesture touch screen

* 16 assignable Q link knobs

* Iconic 'Retro' MPC colourway

* Includes MPC 2 Desktop software for Mac and PC

IN THE BOX:

- MPC X SE

- Power Adapter

- USB Cable

- Software Download Card

- Quickstart Guide

- Safety & Warranty Manual

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

CPU

RAM 4 GB

Storage 48 GB (over 16GB for user storage)

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 3/47/8: 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 Power via power adapter (19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive, included)

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