Introducing the next Generation of Akai MPC

Product Features

Fuses legendary MPC production with the processing power of your computer
Vintage Mode changes output sound character to MPC3000, MPC60 and more
16 backlit genuine MPC pads, 16 Q-Link controls, and adjustable backlit LCD screen
Classic MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing and MPC transport controls
MPC SOFTWARE for Mac or PC with 128-track sequencing capability
Avid® Pro Tools® Express audio production software now included
Two XLR-1/4” combo inputs and dedicated turntable input
Four-channel USB 2.0 audio interface and two-port USB 2.0 hub built in
Up to eight pad banks―more than any other MPC ever
Two MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs
Stereo 1/4” out, stereo assignable mix 1/4” out & S/PDIF I/O

128-track sequencing capability
Up to eight pad banks — more than any other MPC ever
Massive 9GB+ sound library, including all the sounds of the classic MPC3000
Includes 4 MPC Expansions
Instant mapping and real-time adjustment of VST plugins
Record each track as an MPC drum program, Keygroup program, or VST/AU plugin
Works alone as your main DAW or works seamlessly with your current studio as a VST, RTAS, or AU plugin
Supports WAV, MP3, AIFF, REX, and SND
Supports samples and sequences from any MPC ever made
Compatible with Mac and PC

Polyphony: 128
Dynamic filtering: 1 State Variable Filter per voice (up to 8 pole, depending on type)
Filter types: Low Pass, Band Pass, High Pass, Band Boost, Band Stop, Analog Modeling, Vocal Formant
Number of programs: 128
Memory capacity: System Dependent. 2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended)
Plugin Supported as Host: VST (Mac / PC), AU (Mac)
Plugin Formats Available to other DAWs: VST, RTAS, AU (Mac Only)

Sample Rates Up to 24 bit / 96 kHz Zero-latency hardware monitoring via adjustment knob
Record input (L and R): XLR/ 1/4-inch Combo x 2 balanced -40dBu, input impedance 11k ohms; RCA with PHONO preamp
Max. Input level: +10dBu
Digital Input: 24-bit RCA-pin x 1 S/PDIF
4 Audio Outputs: 1/4-inch phone x 4 balanced +11dBu, output impedance 1k Ohms
Max. output level: +18dBu
Phones output: 1/4-inch stereo phone x 1, 200mW / 100 ohms; 1/8-inch stereo phone x 1, 200mW / 100 ohms
Digital output: 24-bit RCA-pin x 1 S/PDIF
MIDI inputs: 5-pin DIN x 2
MIDI outputs: 5-pin DIN x 4
Footswitches: 1/4-inch x 2
Standard accessories: Power cable, Operator's manual

Mac: 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended) Mac OS X 10.6 or later DVD-ROM drive
Windows: 2 GHz Pentium® 4 or Celeron® compatible CPU or faster (multicore CPU recommended) 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended) Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit) DVD-ROM drive