For those times when you need your favorite plug-ins, the MPC X effortlessly goes from formidable standalone to high-powered MIDI controller, explicitly designed to run the feature-rich MPC Software 2.0 in your favorite DAW. Whether you prefer to go computer-free or not, it can’t be denied that there are some fantastic sounding VST instruments and effects out there. Above each of those QLink pots is a high-resolution OLED display, detailing info for the individual parameter. For more expressive performances, there are 16 touch-sensitive 360-degree assignable pots-perfect for precisely automating individual QLink parameters. Powering the X is our stellar MPC 2.0 Software, which runs natively in standalone mode. To make it a truly untethered, computer-free experience, the X also features two USB slots that can be used for MIDI controller connectivity. The X is a standalone MPC featuring a beautiful, full color 10.1” multi-touch screen, 16 amazingly responsive, velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads and 16 gigs of internal storage. In creating the new MPC X, we’ve learned lessons from every MPC that preceded it to engineer a production centerpiece truly fit to be the Music Production Center of the future.

Countless instruments have attempted to replicate the design, workflow and celebrated swing of the Music Production Center. We’ve created machines that have spawned new genres and advanced existing ones. The history of modern music is intrinsically linked to the Akai Professional MPC line.

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