Akai MPC X Special Edition

Introducing the Akai MPC X Special Edition Standalone Music Production Centre.

Celebrating 35 years of innovation from Aki, the MPC X SE comes with a retro-style design, inspired by the iconic MPC 60, and expands on the original MPC X with upgraded memory and internal storage.

Discover superior sonics found only in the pre-loaded premier MPC plugin collection to push beyond your limits - over 5GB of content with six plugin packages.

The Akai MPC X Special Edition is the ultimate standalone MPC. Purchase today at Bop DJ!

MORE POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Loaded with the premium MPC Plug-in Instrument Collection, 48GB of internal storage, 4GB of RAM for sampling capabilities, MPC X Special Edition is the most powerful standalone music production machine ever, delivering exciting music-making abilities right to your fingers.

THE TIMELESS LOOK AND FEEL
With the iconic workflow and time-tested functions, MPC continues to the be the leading sampling and sequencing production platform for every generation of hit-maker. With its retro colourway, MPC X SE bridges the legend of MPC and cutting-edge music technology.

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, Flavour, and more for creative arranging and mixing to bring any project across the finish line.

WORLD-CLASS SAMPLES & SOUNDS
Enjoy the best sound and sample libraries available anywhere to ensure you have the most inspiring sounds. Find one-shots to loops from MSX audio, Marco Polo, Snipe Young, and many more of the leading sound designers.

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.

Akai Professional introduces the ultimate creative workflow with Stems Separation seamlessly integrated into the leading MPC series, powered by MPC 2 Desktop Software. With MPC Stems, producers and beat-makers can now unlock unmatched sampling creativity by easily isolating drums, bass, music, and vocals from any audio, vinyl recording, or sample revolutionizing the art of sampling.

Experience lightning-fast workflow with superior sound quality, keeping you inspired throughout the creative process. Slice and isolate samples while maintaining chop regions across each of the four stem layers.

Take complete control with direct manipulation of stem layers from the pads, adjusting volume, pitch, pan, start, and end points with instant responsiveness.

Experience the ultimate creativity with cutting-edge sampling technology and intuitive workflow, fully controlled by the latest MPC hardware. Step up your sampling production game today!

Now available to purchase through AKAi Professional

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-color LED-backlit display with touch interface

Memory

• Processor: Quad-core ARM® processor
• RAM: 4 GB
• Storage: 48 GB (over 10 GB available for user storage)

Power

• via power adapter (19 V, 3.42 A, center-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