Akai Professional MPX16 Sample Pad
Overview
The Akai Professional MPX16 is a standalone sample pad controller that records, stores, and triggers audio samples using an SD card, providing an affordable and straightforward sampling solution for DJs, producers, and performing musicians. The sixteen velocity-sensitive MPC-style rubber pads provide a responsive playing surface that benefits from Akai's decades of pad controller expertise. The built-in microphone and line input allow recording samples directly into the unit without a computer, making it ideal for capturing sounds on location and in rehearsal. Samples are stored on a standard SD card with up to 32GB of storage capacity. Each pad can be assigned a WAV file with adjustable parameters including volume, pan, tuning, and play mode settings such as one-shot, loop, and toggle. The sixteen pads can be organized into multiple banks for accessing large sample libraries during performance. MIDI over USB connectivity enables use as a pad controller for software instruments and DAWs. The compact, lightweight design fits easily in a backpack or DJ bag. The built-in speaker provides monitoring for sample review without external amplification. The Akai MPX16 is ideal for DJs triggering vocal drops and effects, theater sound designers, and musicians on a tight budget who need basic sampling capabilities. The older processor architecture means limited sample editing capabilities compared to more modern alternatives.
Drum Pads
The Akai MPX16 is a straightforward 16-pad sample trigger that records and plays WAV samples from an SD card, offering an affordable standalone sampling solution for DJs needing vocal drops and theater sound designers triggering cues.
Instrument Details
$149
Beginner
Brand
Akai
Type
Sample Pad
Made In
China
Year
2014
