Akai MPC Element Music Production Controller
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MPC Element brings powerful music-making capability to your computer in a slimline design that's made to produce. You get cutting-edge features, including MPC Note Repeat and Swing, along with the MPC Essentials software - decades of music production expertise calibrated so you can make music that rises to the top.
PC Element Hardware Features:
• Fuses legendary MPC beat and song creation capability with the power of your computer
• 16 backlit, multicolor pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity
• MPC Note Repeat, Full Level, 16 Level, and Tap Tempo
• Includes MPC Essentials software (download), 1GB sound library, up to 8 pad banks
• Slim low-profile design with integrated cover to protect control surface
• USB-powered, no power adapter required, USB cable included
• Compact design just 14mm thin fits easily into a laptop bag
• Brushed aluminum control surface with bright backlit buttons
• Standard MIDI for use with most popular software
• 1/8-inch (3.5mm) MIDI input, 1/8-inch MIDI output, cables included
• Also works with the iMPC app and other Core MIDI apps for creating music on an iPad or iPhone*
*requires Apple Camera Connection Kit
MPC Essentials Software Features:
• 32- and 64-bit music production capability
• Works standalone, no DAW required, with MPC Element for seamless music creation
• Works with your current music software (DAW) as a VST, RTAS, or AU plugin
• Run virtually unlimited instances in your DAW simultaneously
• 1GB sound library with all the essential sounds of modern music production
• Import your WAV and AIFF sound samples and assign them to any pad
• Up to 8 pad banks (assign up to 128 pads), 4 samples and 4 insert effects per pad
• Hosts VST plugins and automatically maps controls
• Export to WAV and AIFF
Specs:
General
Height: 0.66 inches (16.89mm)
Width: 11.2 inches (284mm)
Depth: 8.1 inches (205 mm)
Weight: 1.85 pounds (0.86kg)
Power: USB
MIDI I/O interface: 1 In / 1 Out via TRS to MIDI breakout cables (Included)
Sequencer
Maximum events: unlimited (based on CPU)
Resolution: 960 pulses per 1/4-note
Sequences: 128
Tracks per instance: 1 (user may run unlimited instances)
Drum pad: 16 (velocity and pressure sensitive)
Drum pad banks: 8
Sync mode: MIDI clock, MIDI Time Code
Transport Controls: MIDI Machine Control
MPC Essentials Software
Polyphony: 128
Dynamic filtering: 1 State Variable Filter per voice (up to 8 pole, depending on type)
Filter types: Low Pass, Band Pass, High Pass, Band Boost, Band Stop, Analog Modeling, Vocal Formant
Number of programs: 128
Memory capacity: System Dependent. 2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended)
Plugin Supported as Host: VST (Mac / PC), AU (Mac), RTAS
Plugin Formats Available to other DAWs: VST, AU (Mac Only), RTAS
Audio files supported: WAV, REX, AIFF, SND
Word lengths supported: 32 and 64-bit
Effects
Program Effects: 4 Insert Slots per Pad, 4 Sends to Track Effects per pads
Plugin Formats Supported: VST (Mac / PC), AU (Mac)
MIDI I/O
MIDI inputs: 5-pin DIN x 1 via TRS to MIDI breakout cable (included)
MIDI outputs: 5-pin DIN x 1 via TRS to MIDI breakout cable (included)
Standard accessories: Operator's manual
TRS to MIDI breakout cable x2 (Included)
System Requirements:
Mac: 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended) Mac OS X 10.7 - 10.11 with DVDROM drive
Windows: 2 GHz Pentium 4 or Celeron compatible CPU or faster (multicore CPU recommended) 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended) Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 (all 32 & 64-Bit) with DVD-ROM drive
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A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| MPC Element Music Production Controller | 409250 |
