{"id":25712,"date":"2023-04-26T15:00:40","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T14:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=25712"},"modified":"2023-04-26T12:23:02","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T11:23:02","slug":"akai-pro-mpc-x-special-edition-standalone-production-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/akai-pro-mpc-x-special-edition-standalone-production-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"The NEW Akai Pro MPC X Special Edition Standalone Production Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/akai-pro-mpc-x-special-edition-standalone-production-machine\/#A_powerful_MPC_with_an_iconic_look\" >A powerful MPC with an iconic look<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/akai-pro-mpc-x-special-edition-standalone-production-machine\/#Control_your_studio_completely_with_total_hardware_integration\" >Control your studio completely with total hardware integration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/akai-pro-mpc-x-special-edition-standalone-production-machine\/#Not_just_an_MPC_but_a_superior_selection_of_plugins_too\" >Not just an MPC, but a superior selection of plugins too<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/akai-pro-mpc-x-special-edition-standalone-production-machine\/#Akai_Pro_MPC_X_Special_Edition_music_production_with_a_difference\" >Akai Pro MPC X Special Edition: music production with a difference<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>To celebrate 35 years of innovation, Akai are launching the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/product\/5IW1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MPC X Special Edition<\/a><\/strong>. This standalone production machine combines modern MPC technology with the timeless look of Akai\u2019s classic MPC 60.<\/p>\n<p>Though it\u2019s not only an updated look for the MPC X \u2013 the special edition has a wide range of updated features, making this the premier option for standalone production machines. So, what are some of these features?<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;A powerful MPC with an iconic look&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_powerful_MPC_with_an_iconic_look\"><\/span>A powerful MPC with an iconic look<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25726 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/The-Akai-Pro-MPC-X-SE-in-a-home-studio-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"The Akai Pro MPC X SE in a home studio\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/The-Akai-Pro-MPC-X-SE-in-a-home-studio-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/The-Akai-Pro-MPC-X-SE-in-a-home-studio-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/The-Akai-Pro-MPC-X-SE-in-a-home-studio-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/The-Akai-Pro-MPC-X-SE-in-a-home-studio-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/The-Akai-Pro-MPC-X-SE-in-a-home-studio-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/The-Akai-Pro-MPC-X-SE-in-a-home-studio-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/The-Akai-Pro-MPC-X-SE-in-a-home-studio-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/The-Akai-Pro-MPC-X-SE-in-a-home-studio-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/The-Akai-Pro-MPC-X-SE-in-a-home-studio.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The MPC X SE combines the historical innovations of Akai\u2019s MPC machines with the latest modern technology. But what does this mean?<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>And with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, you won\u2019t be held back by cables to achieve high-speed data transfers.<\/p>\n<p>But where do the classic Akai features come in? Well, they&#8217;re central to the MPC X SE\u2019s entire design philosophy.<\/p>\n<p>The MPC has been a mainstay of music producers around the world for years and years, and the MPC X SE continues this legacy.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Control your studio completely with total hardware integration&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Control_your_studio_completely_with_total_hardware_integration\"><\/span>Control your studio completely with total hardware integration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cHow does the MPC X SE fit into my studio?\u201d is a question you could ask about Akai\u2019s latest offering. But you <em>should<\/em> be asking, \u201chow will the MPC X SE become the core of my studio?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>All of this gives you the basis for an optimised music production workflow, which is further added to by the innovative 10\u201d multi-gesture display. So when you get an idea, you can get it down quickly.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Not just an MPC, but a superior selection of plugins too&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_just_an_MPC_but_a_superior_selection_of_plugins_too\"><\/span>Not just an MPC, but a superior selection of plugins too<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25727 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Akai-Pro-MPC-X-Special-Edition-Standalone-Production-Machine-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Akai Pro MPC X Special Edition Standalone Production Machine\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Akai-Pro-MPC-X-Special-Edition-Standalone-Production-Machine-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Akai-Pro-MPC-X-Special-Edition-Standalone-Production-Machine-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Akai-Pro-MPC-X-Special-Edition-Standalone-Production-Machine-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Akai-Pro-MPC-X-Special-Edition-Standalone-Production-Machine-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Akai-Pro-MPC-X-Special-Edition-Standalone-Production-Machine-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Akai-Pro-MPC-X-Special-Edition-Standalone-Production-Machine-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Akai-Pro-MPC-X-Special-Edition-Standalone-Production-Machine-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Akai-Pro-MPC-X-Special-Edition-Standalone-Production-Machine-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Akai-Pro-MPC-X-Special-Edition-Standalone-Production-Machine.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>As well as its extended hardware capabilities, the MPC X SE also comes with a range of plugins to further enable inspired music production.<\/p>\n<p>It comes with over 25 instruments included, so you can create all kinds of music without being held back.<\/p>\n<p>This includes the Fabric Synthesizer, the Stage EP keyboards, and much, much more. One second you\u2019ll be laying down a space-age pad, the next you\u2019ll be crafting a funky synth bassline \u2013 it\u2019s all possible with the MPC X SE.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, you\u2019ll get access to one of the best sample libraries in the world. Kicks, snares, loops, and multi-velocity key group instruments; there\u2019s so much to explore.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Akai Pro MPC X Special Edition: Music production with a difference&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Akai_Pro_MPC_X_Special_Edition_music_production_with_a_difference\"><\/span>Akai Pro MPC X Special Edition: music production with a difference<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to change the way you produce music for the better, make the MPC X SE the centrepiece of your studio. 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