AKAI Professional MPX 16

Advanced SD sample recorder and player with 16 backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads that allows triggering sound samples stored on standard SD or SDHC cards. While the hyper-responsive trigger pads and backlit display make tapping into the sample library a simple task, the integrated audio inputs empower for addition. Two 1/4" (6.3mm) jacks allow connection of the studio gear or other sound sources to the device for sample capture. On-board editing tools provide sample trimming and pad assignment for immediate synergy into a production or performance. Headphone jack can be used to monitor the captures, while 1/4" main outs allows sending the audio to a mixer, monitors, a recording interface etc. A built-in mic with a dedicated Record Gain provide immediate sample capture for those times when inspiration strikes. The full-size rear-panel USB port allows for dragging & dropping the samples from the computer and even to use the device as an SD card reader/writer. The USB connection also provides a pipeline for MIDI data, enabling sample triggering from your DAW or computer-based sequencer. A 5-pin MIDI input means SD samples may be triggered from any MIDI-enabled gear such as keyboards, pad controllers, synths and electronic drums. A 5-pin MIDI output lets the sample player function as a dynamic pad controller for layering wide-ranging sound sources. With the included Akai Pro MPX File Conversion Utility software (free download), managing computer-based samples and moving them to the SD card is intuitive. This software converts sound files into . WAV format for seamless playback on the device. Samples may be edited from the on-board sample processor; tuning, pad groups, envelopes, sample trimming, panning, and volume are tweak-able. Sample player’s compact footprint means it is at home on a table-top, music stand, lap, tray-table or in the backpack en route to the studio. Solid Akai Pro design and industry-leading pads ensure it stands up to the daily use. SD and SDHC cards sold separately.