Eight pads, any sound you want – instant sample playback from an SD card. The Akai MPX8 is a compact SD sample pad controller. Load mono or stereo samples from an SD or SDHC card, assign them to its eight backlit pads and play them in the studio, on stage or on air.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
DJs and radio presenters firing drops and jingles, drummers adding samples, live bands and worship teams playing backing sounds, and producers who want a compact pad.
What’s in the box
- MPX8
- USB cable
- 1/8″ to MIDI adapter cable
Specifications
| Type | SD sample pad controller |
|---|---|
| Pads | 8 velocity-sensitive, backlit |
| Internal sounds | 21 |
| Storage | SD / SDHC card (sold separately) |
| Polyphony | 8 voices |
| Sample format | 16-bit WAV, mono or stereo |
| Other | Reverb, sample tune, 9-position pan, 3 trigger types |
| Outputs | 2 x balanced 1/4″ TRS, 1/8″ headphone |
| MIDI | USB-MIDI; 5-pin DIN via 1/8″ MIDI in and out (cable included) |
| Power | 5 V DC, 1000 mA via USB |
| Dimensions | 295 x 102 x 33 mm (11.6″ x 4″ x 1.3″) |
| Weight | 0.45 kg |
Good to know
- SD/SDHC card is not included.
- Samples must be 16-bit WAV files, mono or stereo; the kit editor helps you arrange them.
- The kit editor works on the SD card; the computer does not read the card through the MPX8 itself.
FAQ
Can I use it as a MIDI controller?
Yes. It controls music software over USB-MIDI and outboard gear through MIDI out.
Is an SD card included?
No. SD and SDHC cards are sold separately.
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