A powerful MPC with an iconic look

The MPC X SE combines the historical innovations of Akai’s MPC machines with the latest modern technology. But what does this mean?

It means a machine powered by a quad-core processor with 4GB of RAM and 48GB of internal storage. This results in faster load times, extended sampling capabilities, and much, much more space to store all your projects.

And with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, you won’t be held back by cables to achieve high-speed data transfers.

But where do the classic Akai features come in? Well, they’re central to the MPC X SE’s entire design philosophy.

The MPC has been a mainstay of music producers around the world for years and years, and the MPC X SE continues this legacy.

It specifically draws on its rich heritage with its iconic colour scheme and the classic Akai logo and font. In this way, the MPC X SE nods to the past, while looking towards the future, ready to equip the next generation of producers with everything they need to make next-level music.

Control your studio completely with total hardware integration

“How does the MPC X SE fit into my studio?” is a question you could ask about Akai’s latest offering. But you should be asking, “how will the MPC X SE become the core of my studio?”

Thanks to its total hardware integration, the MPC X SE has the potential to tie your studio gear together into a next-level creative space.

It can control multiple MIDI-enabled synthesizers and keyboards, drive modular and euro rack systems, and connect to storage devices, USB controllers, MIDI expanders, audio interfaces, and lots more.

As well as this, it samples easily and with superior quality. You can grab audio samples straight from Vinyl turntables, allowing for a clean creation of samples and loops. And you can plug any mic or instrument straight in.

All of this gives you the basis for an optimised music production workflow, which is further added to by the innovative 10” multi-gesture display. So when you get an idea, you can get it down quickly.

Not just an MPC, but a superior selection of plugins too

As well as its extended hardware capabilities, the MPC X SE also comes with a range of plugins to further enable inspired music production.

It comes with over 25 instruments included, so you can create all kinds of music without being held back.

This includes the Fabric Synthesizer, the Stage EP keyboards, and much, much more. One second you’ll be laying down a space-age pad, the next you’ll be crafting a funky synth bassline – it’s all possible with the MPC X SE.

As well as this, the PMC X SE has a wide range of insert effects plugins to choose from. Go from dynamics processing to equalizers, multi-fx plugins, and more.

You might want to use the AIR Vocal Suite for real-time vocal tuning and harmony. Or get creative with AIR Flavor, Half Speed, and stutter. The possibilities are endless.

And if you want to travel back in time, you can pull up one of the classic MPC models like the 30 or the 6000.

Plus, you’ll get access to one of the best sample libraries in the world. Kicks, snares, loops, and multi-velocity key group instruments; there’s so much to explore.

Akai Pro MPC X Special Edition: music production with a difference

If you want to change the way you produce music for the better, make the MPC X SE the centrepiece of your studio. With its upgraded hardware, workflow integration, and a whole host of plug-ins – it’s all you’ll ever need for creative inspiration.

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