Experience effortless sampling.
Easily load any sample using a standard SD or SDHC card and assign it to any of the eight backlit pads on the MPX8, which are sensitive to both velocity and pressure.
It's truly that straightforward.
Whether in the studio or performing live, the MPX8 integrates reliable Akai Pro technology into a compact, robust design that’s made to deliver.
Control Your MIDI and Software
The MPX8 features USB MIDI along with standard MIDI inputs and outputs, allowing you to control everything from your laptop's music software to external MIDI devices. Connecting is a breeze with the included USB cable and 1/8"-to-MIDI adapter.
Effortless Editing
With the provided sample kit editor, you can conveniently arrange, tune, and add reverb to your samples on either Mac or PC before transferring them to the MPX8. The intuitive drag-and-drop feature simplifies the process of loading your samples.
Get Looping
The MPX8 includes a complimentary Loop Library download from Akai Pro, along with a vast collection of built-in standard samples, perfect for live performances, radio shows, or studio sessions.
Travel Light
Compact and easy to transport, the MPX8 is ready for action. It houses the sounds you need beneath responsive pads in a sturdy Akai Pro design. Enjoy quick, one-touch access to an almost limitless array of sounds, shots, stabs, and drops. It's really that simple.
