Akai MPC X SE Standalone Music Production Center - Special Edition

35 years ago, MPC revolutionized pattern-based music production, and ushered in a new era of groove-based production with it's debut. Featuring the original's iconic Akai colorway and font, the MPC X Special Edition brings the nostalgic style and feel of the original MPC60 to the modern beats and productions of today. With upgraded memory, expanded internal storage, and fully loaded with the MPC Instrument Collection, the MPC X Special Edition is the most powerful MPC ever. Features Standalone MPC- No Computer Required- Natively Powered by MPC 2 Software 48GB of Internal Storage (Over 16GB for User Storage) 4GB of RAM for Sampling and Recording 25+ MPC Plugin Instrument Collection Including Fabric XL Synthesizer 10.1-inch Full-Color Multi-Gesture Touch Display 16 Touch-Capacitive Q-Links Knobs with OLED screens 4 Selectable Inputs: (2) XLR /1/4-inch Combo Jacks with Switchable Phantom Power Turntable RCA Input w/ Ground 8 outputs: Balanced 1/4-inch Jack Works as a control surface for MPC 2 Software, for Mac & PC (Included) More Powerful Performance A rich legacy of groundbreaking creative features combined with the latest technological advancements, MPC X SE is the most capable and powerful MPC ever. Powered by a quad-core processor, MPC X SE has 4GB of RAM for quick load times and advanced sampling capabilities for a greatly enhanced workflow. With 48GB of internal storage, you can save the largest projects and guarantee you have access to your sound libraries whenever you need them. WiFi and Bluetooth enable high speed data transfer, so you're not restricted by cables and connections. The Timeless Look and Feel The MPC defines the music producer like no other piece of equipment. Continuing to be the heart and soul of any production studio, the MPC has always been a studio centerpiece to make dynamic and inspired music creation possible, in perfect time and completely in sync. The MPC X SE celebrates that legacy with an iconic colorway embossed with the retro logo and font. MPC X SE puts producers back where they belong, poised to lead the new age of music influencers to greatness with musical excellence. The Modern Music Creation Hub The MPC X SE is designed to tie your creative space together. Turn your project studio into a modern music production suite with MPC X SE as the centerpiece. Control MIDI enabled synths and keyboards with the 2-in, 4-out MIDI I/O, or control modular or Eurorack gear with the (8) 3.5mm TS output jacks. USB 3.0 enables ultra-fast connections to storage devices, bus-powered USB controllers, MIDI expanders, class-compliant audio interface devices, and more. A Source of Superior Sound Record audio straight from a vinyl turntable to create clean samples and loops directly to your sample bank. With an upgraded 4GB of RAM, you can record longer chunks of audio and truly expand the creative possibilities. Two combo XLR-1/4 inputs provide impeccable fidelity from instruments, line-level devices, and microphones. Plug and play with any condenser microphones into any MPC session thanks to integrated phantom power. The Winning Workflow Most importantly, MPC X SE truly puts you in complete control of integrated workflow. The time-proven MPC workflow combined with plenty of connections for all your devices, various audio outputs to route audio as you please, and the ability for a wireless Ableton Link 3 over Wi-Fi, the MPC X SE takes any creative task and puts it right at your fingertips. Long sessions are no longer an issue thanks to the adjustable 10 multi-gesture display, which guarantees that you'll always be comfortable when inspiration strikes. The Power of Sound With an extraordinary library of ground-breaking plug-in instruments for truly inspired writing and production, the MPC X SE features over 25 instruments so users can create original melodies without limits by using the palette of diverse sounds and textures at their fingertips. Go from immersive synth pads to stunning grand pianos, warm electric keyboards with layers of fat analog brass, sublime chamber string quartets and beyond with the Fabric XL synth and Stage EP keyboards. MPC X SE features an incredible catalogue of instrument sounds to suit every mood, emotion, style and vibe. Award-winning Insert Effects Plugins Take your beats and productions and transform them into fully mixed and mastered commercial releases. With an ever expanding collection of dynamic sound processors, equalizers, multi-effects plug-ins, and more, MPC X SE gives you the tools to arrange music creatively and breathe a new life into your songs and projects. Unleash the power of the AIR Vocal Suite, adding rich harmonies and vocal tuning to singers in real time. Bring your creations to life with creative plugins like AIR Flavor, Half Speed, Stutter and many more. For a true authentic MPC throwback experience, select from the many vintage MPC models such as the 60, 3000, and more, all recalled at the touch of a button. World-Class Samples & Sounds To ensure you have access to the sounds that inspire you the most, the MPC platform is powered by the greatest sound and sample libraries available. From one-shot snares and kicks, to chest thumping 808s, drum loops and multi-velocity key group instruments, a world of possibility awaits with the MPC expansion pack. Browse through releases from the most revered sound designers in the world such as MSX Audio, Marco Polo, Snipe Young and more. Specifications Pads 16x velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit 8x banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons Knobs 16x 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs for parameter adjustment 1x 360° encoder for display navigation and selection via push 7x 270° knobs for gain, mix & level adjustment Buttons 63x 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 16 GB available for user storage) Power via power adapter (19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive, included) Connections 2x XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (Input 1/2) 2x 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (Input 3/4: 1 stereo pair) 2x 1/4” (6.35 mm) TS instrument inputs (Inst 1/2) 2x RCA inputs (Input 3/4: 1 stereo pair, phono- or line-level) 2x 1/4” (6.35 mm) TS footswitch inputs (FS 1/2) 2x 5-pin MIDI inputs (8) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (Main L/R, Outputs 3/4–7/8: 4 stereo pairs) 4x 5-pin MIDI outputs 8x 1/8” (3.5 mm) CV/Gate outputs 1x 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output 1x 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone output 2x USB Type-A ports (1) USB Type-B port 1x SD card slot 1x power adapter input Dimensions 50.5cm (W) x 42.4cm (D) x 8.7cm (H) (display flat) 50.5cm (W) x 38.8cm (D) x 21.4cm (H) (display upright) 5.66kg