AKAI Professional MPX8

Akai MPX8 – Compact 8‑Pad SD Sample Pad Controller

The MPX8 delivers sample-playback simplicity in a rugged, compact unit. Trigger any WAV file from your SD/SDHC card using eight velocity- and pressure-sensitive backlit pads, tune or add reverb, and connect seamlessly via USB or MIDI.

Quick Specs

• Pads: 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive backlit pads
• Sample storage: Files on SD/SDHC card (up to 32 GB)
• Polyphony: 8 voices
• Audio outputs: 2 × balanced ¼″ TRS, 1 × ⅛″ headphone jack
• MIDI I/O: USB-MIDI and 5-pin DIN via ⅛″ adapter
• Controls: Sample tuning, pan (9 positions), reverb, trigger modes
• Power: USB-powered (5 V ⎓ 1000 mA)
• Dimensions: 29.5 × 10.2 × 3.3 cm
• Weight: ≈ 450 g

What’s in the Box

• Akai MPX8 SD sample pad controller
• USB-A to USB-B cable
• ⅛″ to 5-pin DIN MIDI adapter
• Software sample editor (download)
• Loop library download voucher
• User guide