Akai ProfessionalMPX8 - Portable Sample Pad Controller with 8 Performance-Ready Velocity-Sensitive Pads, MIDI Connectivity & On-Board SD Card Slot, black

Akai ProfessionalMPX8 - Portable Sample Pad Controller with 8 Performance-Ready Velocity-Sensitive Pads, MIDI Connectivity & On-Board SD Card Slot, black

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 features
SD card slot
Model name
MPX8
Product dimensions
10.3D x 29.5W

💾SD/SDHC sample playback

🔌USB + MIDI connectivity

🎛️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

32GB Ultra 100MBs Sandisk SDHC Memory Card

SanDisk 64GB Ultra SDXC UHS-I Memory Card - 100MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, SD Card - SDSDUNR-064G-GN6IN

Description

🎶 Elevate your beats with pro-level control in the palm of your hand!

PRO GRADE CONNECTIVITY - Balanced 1/4" outputs + headphone jack for flawless studio & live integration
UNIVERSAL MIDI CONTROL - Full USB and standard MIDI I/O to command software and hardware alike
DYNAMIC FINGER DRUMMING - 8 backlit velocity & pressure-sensitive pads for expressive performance
SEAMLESS SAMPLE PLAYBACK - Load any mono or stereo sample directly from SD/SDHC cards
INSTANT SOUND CUSTOMIZATION - Onboard sample editor with tuning & reverb for unique sonic textures

The AKAI Professional MPX8 is a compact, metal-built sample pad controller featuring 8 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads, SD/SDHC sample playback, and comprehensive USB plus MIDI connectivity. Designed for both beginners and pros, it offers an onboard sample editor with tuning and reverb, balanced outputs, and compatibility with major DAWs, making it a versatile tool for live performance and studio production.

Specifications

Item Weight	449 g
Product Dimensions	29.49 x 10.31 x 3.05 cm; 449.06 g
Item model number	MPX8
Color Name	MPX8 - black
Compatible Devices	desktop, laptop
Connector Type	USB
Hardware Interface	USB
Supported Software	Ableton Live, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Logic Pro
Material Type	Metal
Musical Style	Electronic
Instrument Key	Any
Country Produced In	china
Size	8-pad
Proficiency Level	Beginner
Color Screen	No
Hardware Platform	x86-64 or ARM
Standing screen display size	1

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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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