Akai Professional MPX8 |Portable Sample Pad Controller with Velocity-Sensitive Pads, MIDI Connectivity & On-Board SD Card Slot

Akai Professional MPX8 |Portable Sample Pad Controller with Velocity-Sensitive Pads, MIDI Connectivity & On-Board SD Card Slot

Q: Just to be clear this can actually sample from an external source right? Cause i think the mpx8 you could only load samples. Thanks.

HEY AMAZON, I think this question is attached to the wrong item. I'm seeing the question on item B00BDFQCXA, which is the Akai MPX8, which does not have the ability to sample sounds directly. (I physically have an MPX8 on the desk in front of me, along with its manual. It does NOT have any "inputs" at all. The only way to use custom samples on the MPX8 is to load them from an SD card.) The fact that several people have already answered to say that it CAN sample directly, suggests that the question and answers are talking about a different item - and when I click on the question to see all of the answers, it's showing a link to item B00J4JPUFS, which is the Akai MPX16, which is NOT the same item. I'm not sure how this question got attached to the wrong item, but shoing this question on the MPX8 product page is going to cause confusion, and might cause a customer to buy an MPX8 thinking it can sample, and then return it when they find that it can't.

Q: can this be triggered using my Simmons SD 9 ?

Probably not, as your only option would be to go via midi. The MPX8 midi implementation is lacking (search for midi running status) and Akai never bothered to fix the firmware. What does that mean for you? That as soon as you start using it, it keeps missing notes: e.g. hit the SD9 3 times and the 3rd won't sound. The only thing MPX8 has going for it: cheap. But then, Akai *is* cheap.

Q: Will this store sounds and voices that you can play while broadcasting

We use this MPX8 to play voice announcements of our standard 4 messages to operate our Outdoor Shooting Range. It plays back our recorded wav voice files with clarity throughout the our day. We plan to buy another as a backup.

Q: How big are the pads? Could I activate them with my feet to provide effects for a show?

Each pad square is about 1 1/4" x 1 1/4", so using your feet (especially with shoes) will probably not work without running into the other pads

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Brand
Akai
Connectivity Technology
USB
Special Feature
Portable Drum
Model Name
MPX8
Size
8 Pads

💻USB MIDI connectivity

📦On-board SD card slot

🎛️8 velocity-sensitive pads

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AKAI Professional MPX8 - Portable Sample Pad Controller With 8 Performance-Ready Velocity-Sensitive Pads, MIDI Connectivity & On-Board SD Card Slot

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Description

🎶 Elevate Your Sound Game!

EDIT LIKE A PRO - Customize your samples with the intuitive sample kit editor for PC and Mac, featuring tuning and reverb controls.
PRO SOUNDS INCLUDED - Kickstart your music production with a free professional Loop Library download and a vast collection of built-in samples.
SEAMLESS INTEGRATION - Connect effortlessly to your laptop or MIDI gear with USB and standard MIDI inputs/outputs.
VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY - Two balanced 1/4-inch outputs and a 1/8-inch headphone output ensure compatibility with all studio and live setups.
UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY - Trigger drum sounds, melodies, and basslines with 8 backlit pads that respond to your touch.

The Akai Professional MPX8 is a portable sample pad controller featuring 8 velocity-sensitive pads, USB MIDI connectivity, and an on-board SD card slot, making it perfect for music production on the go. With its robust editing capabilities and professional sound library, it’s designed for musicians and producers who demand flexibility and quality.

Specifications

Connectivity Technology	USB
Total USB 2.0 Ports	1
Human Interface Input	Buttons
Platform	Mac
Total USB Ports	1
Compatible Devices	Laptop
Hardware Interface	USB
Connector Type	USB
Special Features	Portable, Backlit Drum Pad, Velocity Sen
Colour	Black
Style Name	Modern
Item Weight	449 g
Size	8 Pads

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Just to be clear this can actually sample from an external source right? Cause i think the mpx8 you could only load samples. Thanks.

can this be triggered using my Simmons SD 9 ?

Will this store sounds and voices that you can play while broadcasting

How big are the pads? Could I activate them with my feet to provide effects for a show?

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