Akai MPX8 Sämpler

Compact and portable SD sample player that allows loading of virtually any sample via standard SD or SDHC card and assigning it to any of the 8 backlit velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive pads. It also features USB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputs, and can be used for controlling computer MIDI software and outboard MIDI gear. Two balanced 1/4” outputs and 1/8” headphone output are provided too. Player itself features 21 internal sounds with up to 8 accessible via pads, drag-and-drop sample kit editor for Mac and PC that allows easy arranging, tuning and reverb-adding of the samples, 8-voices polyphony, and user-programmable 9-position panning control. It also comes with a free Loop Library download from Akai Pro, plus a large library of standard samples built in, which can be used for live performance. USB cable and 1/8”-to-MIDI adapter are included. SD or SDHC cards are not included. Powered via USB cable.