Akai Pro drops portable MPC Sample battery-powered unit

A fresh portable sampler just dropped the barrier for beatmakers who want real MPC vibes without hauling gear around.

Akai Pro MPC Sample

• Akai Pro launched the MPC Sample as their easiest battery-powered standalone unit yet.
• Users sample, chop, and sequence beats anywhere with no computer hooked up.

Portability perks

• MPC Sample packs a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for five hours of runtime.
• Compact size slips into backpacks while packing an onboard speaker plus mic.

Hands-on controls

• Sixteen RGB velocity-sensitive pads deliver polyphonic aftertouch on the MPC Sample.
• Three knobs and a legacy fader give direct tweak access during play.

Creative tools

• Instant Sample Chop Mode slices audio into ready sections automatically.
• Built-in effects engine serves up sixty types across four separate processors.

Launch details

• Andy Mac heads Akai Professional and calls it a wider door into classic workflows.
• MPC Sample sells now for three hundred forty-nine pounds with VAT included.