Description
With 35 years of history-making performance, the next chapter of MPC has arrived with MPC X Special Edition. Discover superior sonics found only in the premier MPC plugin collection to push beyond your limits. MPC X SE features unrivalled standalone performance with the most internal storage, the most memory, and most hardware controls for the demanding music-makers of today. MPC X Special Edition is the ultimate standalone MPC.
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, Flavor, and more for creative arranging and mixing to bring any project across the finish line.
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.
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-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 ½)
- (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (Input ¾: 1 stereo pair)
- (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TS instrument inputs (Inst ½)
- (2) RCA inputs (Input ¾: 1 stereo pair, phono- or line-level)
- (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TS footswitch inputs (FS ½)
- (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
- 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)
- 12.57 lbs. 5.66 kg
Delivery
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £30 (calculated at checkout). Please see our international delivery page or contact us for details.
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Warranty Information
Akai Professional Warranty Information: 1 Year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time
3 years warranty for VIP members
