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AKAI Professional MPC X SE - Standalone Production Workstation and Beat Maker with 10.1" Multi-Touch Screen, Drum Pads, Synth Engines, 48GB Storage

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The main Mic/Line inputs share paths with the instrument inputs, with selection from the mixer section on the front panel where you’ll also find gain controls, a phantom power switch, master level control and a mix control for blending direct input signals with the MPC output. 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. 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. I'm not 100% sure exactly which expansion packs came with it, as I already owned quite a few, but there were definitely some that I didn't own previously. For more traditional ad hoc file transfer, an SD card slot is easily accessed from the front of the workstation.

Whether you prefer working in the box or dream of a truly unleashed production experience, MPC X SE effortlessly transforms from a formidable standalone production centre to a high-powered MIDI controller. The MPCX has a pair of dual-format XLR/TRS mic/line inputs on the rear panel alongside a further two TRS line inputs and phono turntable connections. The MPC was and continues to be a recording studio mainstay to facilitate dynamic music creation in perfect step and sync.So really you get 32GB more storage, double the space to load up samples and instruments (now 4GB was 2GB) and you get a new paint job. The device seamlessly combines the tried-and-true MPC workflow with an abundance of connections for all your wired devices, multiple audio outputs to route sound independently, and wireless Ableton Link 3 functionality over Wi-Fi.

Within a few minutes of unboxing I’d played in a bunch of sounds from the Pocket Operator I’m testing and sliced them to a new kit. This machine may be seen by some as a beat-making machine only but the connectivity and virtual instruments tell a different story.With an upgraded 4GB of RAM, you're able to grab longer pieces of audio for truly expanded creative possibilities. Since 2002, I’ve been creating resources dedicated to the Akai MPC sampler, as well as running the huge MPC community over at MPC-forums. Sequence all your devices, route audio to multiple outputs independently, and connect wireless to devices over WiFi thanks to Ableton Link 3. The limited edition MPC X SE pays homage to this legacy with its iconic colourway and retro logo and font.

inch multi-gesture touchscreen display, 16 assignable Q Link Knobs with OLEDs that provides instant visual feedback and 2 In / 4 Out MIDI, the only MPC to feature this. mm) TS instrument inputs (Inst 1/2) (2) RCA inputs (Input 3/4: 1 stereo pair, phono- or line-level) (2) 1/4” (6. I love my MPC One and have been thinking of getting an X and I might get a used one at some point if a bargain should appear but I wont be spending any more money with AKAI until their MPC desktop software is massively improved and a Linux driver appears.But if you do, you will find that no other gear in the market is half as powerful as the recent MPC range (one, live, x). Eight freely configurable CV/Gate outputs allow the connection between the MPC X SE and a modular system. The MPC X SE will be fully compatible with projects, programs, and sequences from previous MPC versions and legacy hardware MPC's such as the MPC5000, MPC4000, MPC3000, MPC2500/2500XL, MPC1000, and MPC500. Access over 6000 cutting edge pre-sets including deep atmospheric pads, drone basses to rich electric and grand pianos.

But the MPC pads are also so brilliant in use that it would be nice to have 16 of those then they could be used in either scenario.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. It ended up on the desk with my synths, where it turned out to be quite at home given how much less focused I was on the computer while using the MPC. USB-A host ports enable lightning-fast connections to storage devices, bus-powered USB controllers, MIDI expanders, class-compliant audio interface devices, and more. In his latest loopop video, host Ziv Eliraz takes a very in-depth look at the new Akai Pro MPC X Special Edition, which was introduced earlier today.

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