AKAI MPX8 Portable Sample Pad Controller

Sample Playback

Load and playback virtually any mono or stereo sample via standard SD or SDHC card. Easily access your favorite sounds and take your music production to the next level.

Finger Drumming Essentials

Eight backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads make MPX8 the perfect tool for triggering drum sounds, melodies, basslines, and more. Each pad provides precise control over your performance.

Control Anything

Control everything from music software on your laptop to outboard MIDI gear using MPX8's onboard USB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputs. The versatile connectivity ensures seamless integration with your studio setup.

Tweak Your Sound

Edit your samples and make them your own using MPX8's sample kit editor (PC & MAC). Features include tuning and reverb controls, allowing you to tweak your sounds to perfection. Save sample sets for instant and easy recall.

Connectivity Covered

MPX8 features (2) balanced 1/4-inch outputs (6.35mm) and a 1/8-inch headphone output (3.5mm) that connect to virtually all studio and live equipment, ensuring reliable sound output in any scenario.

Pro Sounds Included

Enjoy a FREE professional Loop Library download from Akai Pro, plus a large library of standard samples built into MPX8. Enhance your creativity and streamline your production process with world-class sounds.