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Akai - MPC X

Description

The X is a standalone MPC featuring a full colour 10.1" multi-touch screen, 16 responsive, velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads and 16 gigs of internal storage. To make it a truly untethered, computer-free experience, the X also features two USB slots that can be used for MIDI controller connectivity.

Powering the X is AKAI's MPC 2.0 Software, which runs natively in standalone mode. For more expressive performances, there are 16 touch-sensitive 360-degree assignable pots - perfect for precisely automating individual QLink parameters. Above each of those QLink pots is a high-resolution OLED display, detailing info for the individual parameter.

For those times when you need your favourite plug-ins, the MPC X effortlessly goes from formidable standalone to high-powered MIDI controller, explicitly designed to run the feature-rich MPC Software 2.0 in your favorite DAW. A number of new features added to 2.0 include: Audio track recording, improved time warp, enhanced Q-Link control, audio and MIDI drag and dropall appearing on a new graphical interface.

Above and Beyond

The MPC X has a number of additional features that make it the most powerful standalone music production tool to date. Onboard CV/Gate outputs enable the analog control of modular gear such as classic synths and drum machines. For vinyl junkies, MPC X includes two RCA phono inputs with RIAA preamp to ensure the right levels are coming into the X from your turntable. The joy of sampling vinyl is at the core of what made the classic MPC workflow legendary, and the MPC X stays true its roots while simultaneously improving the sound and stability of the sampling process.

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

FEATURES

* Standalone MPC - no computer required
* 10.1" full-colour multi-touch display
* Also acts as a control surface for MPC 2.0 software
* 16 Touch-capacitive Q-Link controls with OLED displays
* Turntable (RCA) inputs with ground peg
* 16GB of on-board storage (over 10GB of sound content included)
* User-expandable 2.5" SATA drive connector (SSD or HDD)
* 2 MIDI inputs, 4 MIDI Outputs
* 8 configurable CV/Gate outputs for the analog control of modular gear, such as classic synths
* 2 USB-A 3.0 slots for thumb drives or MIDI controllers
* Ableton Link and WiFi will be supported in future updates

IN THE BOX:

- MPC X
- 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 2 GB
Storage 16 GB (user storage, 10 GB pre-installed content), 4 GB (MPC operating system)

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