Akai Professional MPX16 | Portable Finger Drumming Sample Pad Controller With 16 Performance-Ready Pads & On-Board SD Card Slot
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Akai Professional's MPX16 is an advanced sample player with sixteen backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads.
With it, musicians, producers and performers can trigger sound samples stored on standard SD or SDHC cards. Insert the SD card, assign its contents to any of the MPX16's pads, and go. You can even record audio directly using the built-in microphone, with a dedicated Record Gain knob to make sure you get it right.
MPX16's compact footprint means it is at home on a tabletop, music stand, lap, tray-table or in your backpack en route to the studio. Solid Akai Pro design and industry-leading pads ensure it stands up to the daily use you expect it to see.
Note: SD and SDHC cards sold separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can samples be loaded directly onto the MPX16 via USB connection?
The MPX16 allows for a direct USB connection to upload and download directly to the inserted SD card.
To use the MPX16 as an SD card reader, connect a standard USB cable to your computer USB port and power on the MPX16 while pressing and holding the MAIN button.
When adding samples, be sure to add the samples directly to the root (main) directory of the card. Do not add samples to any subfolders on the card. Also, limit your file names to 8 characters, do not use spaces, and do not use any of the following characters in the name: "" * / \ : < > ? |
What format should my samples be in?
The samples must be in 16-bit, mono or stereo WAV format. They can have a sample rate of 48, 44.1, 32, 22.05, or 11.205 kHz.
How much can be assigned to the MPX16 pads at one time?
You can assign up to 60 MB worth of samples onto the MPX16's pads at a time. Also, please note that a sample's size will be rounded up when loaded (eg., a 2.1 MB sample on the SD card will be treated as a 3 MB sample when assigned to a pad).
How long does it take to load a sample from the SD card to a pad?
Using a number of different SD and SDHC cards with various transfer rates, we experienced the following average load times:
- 6MB stereo WAV, 44/16 - 18 seconds
- 31MB stereo WAV, 44/16 - 1 minute, 38 seconds
What kind of SD card do I need?
You can use an SD or SDHC card with a capacity of up to 32 GB and it must be FAT32 formatted. Up to 512 files can be stored in the root directory of the card.
Technical Specs
Display
- Backlit, monochromatic LCD; 2.0” x 1.1”
Pads
- 16 pads, RGB-backlit, velocity-sensitive
Knobs
- (5) 360° encoders
- (2) 270° knobs
Inputs / Outputs
- (1) USB port
- (2) 1/4” TRS recording inputs (left and right stereo pair)
- (2) 1/4” TRS main outputs (left and right stereo pair)
- (1) 1/8” TRS stereo headphone output
- (1) 5-pin MIDI in
- (1) 5-pin MIDI out
Polyphony
- 64 voices total
- Mono or stereo sample playback
- Mono and poly trigger modes
Envelopes
- Attack-Decay (AD) amp and filter envelopes with Envelope>Tuning
routing for filter envelope
Filter
- 4-pole low-pass filter with resonance per pad
Effects
- Reverb
Sample Tuning Range
- +12 semitones via Tuning parameter
+12 additional semitones via Envelope>Tuning parameter
Sample File Format: Uses and records mono or stereo WAV files
Power
- via power adapter (included): 5.8V DC, 860mA, center-positive
- via computer USB bus or USB charger (sold separately)
Dimensions (width x depth x height): 11.6” x 5.8” x 1.2”
Weight: 1.5 lbs
Box Contents
- MPX16
- MPX File Conversion Utility (download)
- Power Adapter
- User Guide
- Safety & Warranty Manual
Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the 'Complete Orders' link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Easy 30 Day Return Policy
If you are dissatisfied with your purchase for any reason, you may return it to Kellards within 30 days of the purchase date, subject to the conditions and exclusions below.
You may initiate a return or exchange by requesting an RMA at sales@kellards.com.
Securely affix your return label to the outside of the shipping package. Return shipping fees are the responsibility of the customer. We recommend you ship via insured ground service with a tracking number. We cannot be responsible for lost packages.
Return Address
Kellards Return3237 Greenpoint Ave.
Long Island City NY 11101
Eligibility Conditions
Please read conditions below. If all conditions are not met, Kellards reserves the right to refuse the return or to charge a minimum 15% restocking fee. All returned items must be in new condition, in their original unaltered box (including an intact UPC code) and must include all packing material, blank warranty cards, manuals and accessories. Kellards can only refund the original purchase price. Shipping and handling fees are nonrefundable.
Nonreturnable Items
- Electronic software downloads
- Opened consumable items (e.g., film, tapes, paper, bulbs, CD, DVDs, ink cartridges, etc.)
- Underwater equipment that has been submerged
Defective or Damaged Items
Defective items may be repaired, exchanged or refunded at our discretion for the same model or manufacturer's equivalent model.
Exchanges
Please allow 3-5 business days for mail-in exchanges to be processed.
Refunds & Credits
Once we receive and inspect your item(s), we will credit your account. Please allow 5-7 days for a credit to appear on your account. In most cases, we will issue your refund in the same way you made the original purchase.
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