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Akai Professional MPC Sample
Akai Professional

MPC Sample

Where beats are born: a compact, battery-powered MPC sampler.

About this item

  • Inspired by the classic MPC60, with legendary MPC pads and a full-color display
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, built-in speaker and internal microphone
  • Over 100 artist and producer drum kits included
  • 4 onboard FX engines with 60 effects: Flex Beat, Color Compressor, vinyl and tape emulation
  • microSD storage, onboard sequencer and USB-C for audio/MIDI
  • Sample straight from your phone or tablet

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Speakers that work with the MPC Sample

The MPC Sample has a 3.5mm stereo output. Use a 3.5mm to dual 1/4" cable into the speakers (or into an audio interface). These are powered (active) studio monitors with balanced line inputs (about 10–20 kΩ), so the MPC Sample drives them directly. No separate amplifier needed. Never plug a line output into passive (unpowered) speakers. 🔊 New to speakers? Read the Speaker Guide →

PreSonus Eris 3.5 (2nd Gen) Monitor Pair
PreSonus Eris 3.5 (2nd Gen) Monitor Pair3.5" woofer · 50W pair · inputs 1/4" TRS + RCA + 3.5mm aux · small desks, beginners Powered + passive pair: one speaker holds the amp (25W per side) and feeds the other with speaker wire✓ Works with the MPC Sample
Cable you need: 3.5mm to dual 1/4" cable
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Yamaha HS5 Powered Studio Monitor
Yamaha HS5 Powered Studio Monitor5" woofer · 70W bi-amp · inputs XLR + 1/4" TRS · small rooms, desks Bi-amped: 2 built-in amps (45W woofer + 25W tweeter)✓ Works with the MPC Sample
Cable you need: 3.5mm to dual 1/4" cable
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JBL 305P MkII Powered Studio Monitor
JBL 305P MkII Powered Studio Monitor5" woofer · 82W bi-amp · inputs XLR + 1/4" TRS · small rooms, desks Bi-amped: 2 built-in Class D amps (41W + 41W)✓ Works with the MPC Sample
Cable you need: 3.5mm to dual 1/4" cable
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M-Audio BX4 Monitor Pair
M-Audio BX4 Monitor Pair4.5" woofer · 120W pair · inputs 1/4" TRS + RCA · small desks Powered + passive pair: one speaker holds the amp and feeds the other✓ Works with the MPC Sample
Cable you need: 3.5mm to dual 1/4" cable
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PreSonus Eris E5 Studio Monitor
PreSonus Eris E5 Studio Monitor5.25" woofer · 80W bi-amp · inputs XLR + 1/4" TRS + RCA · small to medium rooms Bi-amped: 2 built-in Class AB amps (45W + 35W)✓ Works with the MPC Sample
Cable you need: 3.5mm to dual 1/4" cable
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❤ Why people love it

It's the fastest way to start flipping samples. Grab it, sample something, chop it and have a beat in minutes, anywhere.

★ What's new

New compact MPC (2025).

Complete your MPC Sample setup

Everything you'll need to plug it in, power it, play it and protect it. Click any item to see it on Amazon. Connections are from the maker's specs; check your manual for your exact model. Questions? Call or text Doc: (718) 715-4652

USB cable + wall charger
1USB cable + wall chargerPowers it from the wall and connects it to your computer.See it on Amazon →
2 × 1/4" TRS balanced cables
22 × 1/4" TRS balanced cablesMain L/R outputs to your audio interface, mixer or studio monitors.See it on Amazon →
2 × TRS to XLR cables
32 × TRS to XLR cablesPlug straight into studio monitors that have XLR inputs.See it on Amazon →
3.5mm TRS-to-MIDI adapters (Type A)
43.5mm TRS-to-MIDI adapters (Type A)Its MIDI jacks are 3.5mm, so these let it talk to normal 5-pin MIDI gear. Check your manual for Type A or B.See it on Amazon →
5-pin MIDI cables
55-pin MIDI cablesConnect it to keyboards, synths and drum machines.See it on Amazon →
Studio headphones
6Studio headphonesHear details your speakers hide. Doc's picks: ATH-M50x, MDR-7506, DT 770 PRO.See it on Amazon →
MPC carry bag
7MPC carry bagPadded bag sized for MPCs.See it on Amazon →
Laptop / MPC stand
8Laptop / MPC standRaises it to a comfortable angle on your desk.See it on Amazon →
Decksaver dust cover
9Decksaver dust coverHard clear cover keeps dust and drinks off the knobs and pads.See it on Amazon →
Studio monitors
10Studio monitorsHear your beats properly. Popular picks: Yamaha HS5, PreSonus Eris, KRK Rokit.See it on Amazon →

Build your home studio

The gear every home studio needs around your MPC Sample: speakers, speaker cables, foam for the walls, a desk and a mic.

2 × TRS to XLR speaker cables
12 × TRS to XLR speaker cablesConnect your interface or MPC to the monitors.See it on Amazon →
Monitor stands
2Monitor standsTweeters at ear height for a mix you can trust.See it on Amazon →
Monitor isolation pads
3Monitor isolation padsStop desk rumble and tighten the bass.See it on Amazon →
Acoustic foam panels (black/charcoal)
4Acoustic foam panels (black/charcoal)Put foam on your walls to stop echo and reflections.See it on Amazon →
Bass traps
5Bass trapsControl boomy low end in the room corners.See it on Amazon →
Studio desk
6Studio deskA real workstation for your gear, keyboard and monitors.See it on Amazon →
Extra power cables (IEC)
7Extra power cables (IEC)Most studio gear uses the same black IEC power cable. Keep spares.See it on Amazon →
Audio interface
8Audio interfaceRecord vocals and instruments into your computer.See it on Amazon →
Condenser microphone
9Condenser microphoneDoc's pick for home vocals: AT2020.See it on Amazon →
Boom mic stand
10Boom mic standHold the mic right where you need it.See it on Amazon →
Pop filter
11Pop filterStops harsh P and B pops.See it on Amazon →

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