Akai MPC X SE – Standalone Music Production Center w/ Sampler and Sequencer (Special Edition)

Akai Professional MPC X Special Edition Standalone Music Production Center with Sampler and Sequencer Performing musicians and music producers looking for a standalone music production system should check out the gray Akai Professional MPC X Special Edition, the latest flagship music production workstation, complete with an integrated sampler, sequencer, 10″ touchscreen, 16 velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit pads and 16 endless encoder Q-Link controls, each with an OLED display. The MPC X SE incorporates a quad-core ARM processor, 4GB of RAM, and 48GB of storage to power the MPC 2.0 software, without the need to connect to a host computer. What’s more, the unit can operate in Control Mode, which further expands the functionality by connecting to a computer to operate the same MPC 2.0 standalone software as a plugin in your favorite DAW. The MPC 2.0 software has added some powerful features including audio track recording, real-time time-stretching (audio warping), pitch-shifting, audio and MIDI drag-and-drop, clip program mode for clip-launching, an updated mixer layout with advanced signal routing, and enhanced Q-Link control. The MPC X SE ships preinstalled with 18GB of sounds and samples. The internal drive bay includes a 2.5″ SATA drive connector, allowing you to install an optional SSD or HDD hard drive. Content can easily be uploaded and/or recorded to the full-sized SD card or USB thumb drives. The full-color 10″ multitouch screen offers quick and easy visual feedback and editing capabilities. View samples with pinch zoom, trim start and end times, and adjust and process samples on the fly. The XYFX allows you to control multiple effect parameters simultaneously, while the sequencer and mix page make short work of entering/deleting notes, editing values, and adjusting mix parameters. The MPC X SE ships with a power supply and USB cable. At a Glance Standalone MPC, no computer required 10.1” full-color multitouch display Also acts as a control surface for MPC 2.0 software 16 Touch-capacitive Q-Link controls with OLED displays Turntable (RCA) inputs with ground peg 48GB of on-board storage (over 10GB of sound content included) User-expandable 2.5” SATA drive connector (SSD or HDD) 2 MIDI inputs, 4 MIDI Outputs 8 configurable CV/Gate outputs for the analog control of modular gear, such as classic synths 2 USB-A 3.0 slots for thumb drives or MIDI controllers Ableton Link and Wi-Fi  Features Standalone / No Computer Needed Full-Color Multitouch Display: 10″ 16 Velocity-Sensitive RGB-Backlit Pads 16 Q-Link Encoders with OLED Displays 48GB of Onboard Storage, 4GB of RAM Two MIDI Inputs, Four MIDI Outputs 8 Line Outputs 8 CV/Gate Outputs for Analog Synthesizer 18GB of Content Preinstalled Includes Power Supply and USB Cable Specifications Item Type Sampling Workstation / Sequencer Workstation Sound Generation Digital Number of Pads 16 x Velocity-Sensitive, Pressure-Sensitive, Backlit Pad (Multi-Color/RGB) Display 10.1″ / 257 mm Color LED Touchscreen (Backlit) Internal CPU 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex A17 Quad-Core Standalone Operation Yes Sounds Internal Memory RAM: 4 GB SSD: 48 GB User Storage: 10 GB Built-In Effects None Built-In Speakers None Sequencing & Recording Sequencer Yes Connectivity Audio I/O 2 x Combo XLR-1/4″ TRS Mic/Line Input (1 Stereo Pair) 2 x 1/4″ TRS Input (1 Stereo Pair) 2 x 1/4″ TS Hi-Z Input 1 x Stereo RCA TS Line/Phono Input 8 x 1/4″ TRS Output 1 x 1/4″ TRS Headphone Output 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output Trigger Device & Pedal Inputs 2 x 1/4″ TS Footswitch Input Phantom Power Yes MIDI I/O 2 x DIN 5-Pin Input 4 x DIN 5-Pin Output CV/Gate I/O 8 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm CV/Gate Output Sync I/O None Network I/O None USB 2 x USB-A (Bus Power, External Memory, Host Connection, MIDI) 1 x USB-B (Device/Controller Connection, External Memory, MIDI) Media/Memory Card Slot Single Slot: SD/SDHC Wireless None Compatibility OS Compatibility Windows 8.1 or Later macOS 10.10 or Later *As of June, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility Included Software None Mobile App Compatible *As of June, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility RAM Requirements 4 GB, 8 GB Recommended Storage Requirements 4 GB (20 GB Recommended) Power Power Requirements AC Input AC/DC Power Adapter 19 VDC at 3.42 A, Center-Positive (Included)