Want to incorporate your own samples without tethering to a computer? The AKAI MPC X features a 2.5 SATA drive connector providing additional storage via installation of a fixed hard drive SSD or HDD (sold separately). Pre-installed with 10 gigs of world-class sounds, The Vault 2.0 features samples and kits from top-notch sound design companies including CAPSUN ProAudio, MVP Loops, CR2 Records, as well as the AKAI's. The AKAI MPC X builds on that reputation. The MPC has a well-earned reputation for sounds that hit hard and sound great, right out of the box. A number of new features added to 2.0 include: Audio track recording, improved time warp, enhanced Q-Link control, audio and MIDI drag and dropall appearing on a new graphical interface.

For those times when you need your favorite plug-ins, the AKAI 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 potsperfect for precisely automating individual QLink parameters. The AKAI MPC X is powered by the AKAI's stellar MPC 2.0 Software, which runs natively in standalone mode. In creating the new AKAI MPC X, the AKAI Professional have learned lessons from every MPC that preceded it to engineer a production centerpiece truly fit to be the Music Production Center of the future. The history of modern music is intrinsically linked to the Akai Professional MPC line.

The amazing features of the AKAI MPC X make it a legend maker. Incorporating a beautiful, full color 10.1 multi-touch screen, 16 amazingly responsive, velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads and 16 gigs of internal storage, this AKAI MPC X also features 2 USB slots for MIDI controller connectivity. The AKAI MPC X Music Production Center is a standalone MPC powered by the AKAI's MPC 2.0 Software for music production.

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