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The most powerful MPC ever. Akai's flagship sampling drum machine gets a limited-edition upgrade with more RAM, more storage and more sounds.

*** Introducing MPC Stems- March 2024 ***

Akai Professional now introduces the next chapter of sampling innovation and production powered by the groundbreaking MPC Stems bringing sampling into a new chapter.

With MPC Stems, you can access the raw building blocks of any sample or vinyl record, isolating the DNA of any record. Producers can now manipulate the Drums, Bass, Music, and Vocals, opening new creative possibilities.

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.

MPC Stems requires MPC 2 Desktop Software running 2.14 or higher, compatible with MPC Live, MPC Live 2, MPC One, MPC One +, MPC X, MPC XSE, MPC Key 37, MPC Key 61, MPC Studio Mk 2 in Controller Mode.

Supplier's Notes:
Celebrating 35 years of the most influential sampling drum machine

35 years ago, MPC made its debut and revolutionized pattern-based music production and ushered in a new era of groove-based production. MPC X Special Edition features the original iconic Akai colourway and font, bringing the nostalgic look and feel of the original MPC60 to your modern beats and productions. MPC X Special Edition is upgraded with more memory, more internal storage, and comes fully loaded with the MPC Instrument Collection making MPC X Special Edition the most powerful MPC ever.

The iconic look meets the most powerful MPC

More powerful performance

Introducing the MPC X Special Edition. Combing a rich heritage of ground-breaking creative functionality with the latest in modern technological advancements, MPC X SE is the most powerful and capable MPC ever. Powered by a quad-core processor, MPC X SE includes 4GB of RAM for rapid load times and expanded sampling capabilities for a supercharged workflow. Save the largest projects and ensure you have access to your sound libraries when you need them with 48GB of internal storage. WiFi and Bluetooth mean you're not restricted by cables and connections for high-speed data transfers.

The timeless look and feel

No other piece of gear defines the music producer like the MPC. The central nervous system of any production studio, MPC was and continues to be a recording studio mainstay to facilitate dynamic music creation in perfect step and sync. The commemorative MPC X SE draws on that legacy with the iconic colourway stamped with the retro logo and font. MPC X SE is here to bring the producer back to his proper place of prominence, ready for a new age of music influencers to lead the charge with musical excellence.

Total hardware integration for complete control of your studio

The modern music creation hub

MPC X SE is built to bring your creative space together. Transform your project studio into a modern music production

suite with MPC X SE tying everything together. Control MIDI enabled synthesizers and keyboards with 2 In, 4 Out MIDI I / O or drive modular and euro rack devices with (8) 3.5mm TS output jacks. (2) USB-A host ports enable lightning-fast connections to storage devices, bus-powered USB controllers, MIDI expanders, class-compliant audio interface devices, and more. Count on rapid data transfers that keep up with any high-paced music makers.

A source of superior sound

Capture audio directly from vinyl turntables for clean sample and loop creation right into your sample memory. With an upgraded 4GB of RAM, you're able to grab longer pieces of audio for truly expanded creative possibilities. (2) bination XLR-1 / 4" inputs deliver pristine audio from instruments, line level devices, and microphones. Phantom power ensures even your large capsule condenser microphones can plug and play right into any MPC session.

The winning workflow

Above all, MPC X SE truly puts you in the driver's seat of integrated workflow. Combine the tried-and-true MPC workflow with plenty of connections for all your wired devices, numerous audio outputs to route sound independently, and wireless Ableton Link 3 functionality over Wi-Fi, any creative task is literally at your fingertips from behind the helm of MPC X SE. Extended sessions are not a problem thanks to the adjustable 10" multi gesture display that ensures you'll always be comfortable when those inspired moments won't stop flowing.

Premier collection of plug-in instruments, sounds and insert effects to inspire you

The power of sound

MPC X SE features an exceptional collection of cutting-edge plugin instruments for truly inspired composition and performance. With over 25 instruments, users have a diverse palette of sounds and textures at their fingertips to create original melodies with no restraints. Dive into Fabric XL synthesizer or Stage EP keyboards for everything from spacious pad synths to meticulous grand pianos, warm electro keyboards layered with fat analogue brass layers, exquisite chamber string quartets, and beyond. MPC X SE is powered by a stunning library of instrument sounds to capture any mood, emotion, and vibe.

Award-winning insert effects plugins

Take your beats and productions to fully mixed and mastered commercial releases. MPC X SE offers a growing collection of dynamic sound processors, equalizers, multi-effects plugins and more for creative arranging of your music as well as all the tools to bring your songs and projects to the finish line. Collaborate with singers and unleash the AIR Vocal Suite to add rich harmony and vocal tuning in real time. Make your productions come alive with creative plugins AIR Flavor, Half Speed, Stutter and much more. For a real throwback MPC experience, pull up one of the many vintage MPC models like the 60, 3000, and more, all at the press of a button.

Technical 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

Memory
Processor: Quad-core ARMr processor
RAM: 4 GB
Storage 48 GB (over 16 GB available for user storage)

Power:
via power adapter (19 V, 3.42 A, centre-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