Akai MPC X SE Standalone Music Production Center

Akai MPC X SE Standalone Music Production Center – Special Edition

Celebrating 35 Years of the Most Influential Sampling Drum Machine

35 years ago, MPC made its debut and revolutionized pattern-based music production and ushered in a new era of groove-based production. Now powered by the revolutionary MPC3 software and featuring a Native Instruments integration, Akai MPC X SE features the original iconic Akai colourway and font, bringing the nostalgic look and feel of the original MPC60 to your modern productions, enhanced with cutting-edge features and sounds.

The Iconic Look Meets the Most Powerful MPC

Combining a rich heritage of ground-breaking creative functionality with the latest in modern technological advancements, MPC X SE is the most powerful and capable MPC ever. Specifically, powered by a quad-core processor, MPC X SE includes 4GB of RAM for rapid load times and expanded sampling capabilities for a supercharged workflow.

Save the largest projects and access your sound libraries with 48GB of internal storage.  Also, WiFi and Bluetooth mean you’re not restricted by cables and connections for high-speed data transfers.

MPC3 – The Future of Standalone Production

MPC3 introduces a wide array of brand-new features to enhance the MPC experience. Designed for intuitive operation, it accelerates the legendary MPC workflow with Enhanced Main Mode, Linear Song Arranger, Studio Mixer, Advanced Keygroups, XL Channel Strip, and more.

The Ultimate Bundle: $1650 USD Worth of Premium Content FREE

Throughout March 13th – April 30th 2025, every purchase of the Akai MPC X SE comes with:

11 Premium Plugins/Effects:

• Jura, Sub Factory, Mini D, Flavor Pro
• Soft Clipper, Flex Beat, Ring The Alarm
• Jura Chorus, Delay Pro, Multiband Filterbank, MPC Stems

20 Professional Expansions:

• Neo Sunset, Pad Thai Vol. 1, Rawcuts, Rawcutz Premiere Beats
• Trap Soul R&B, Dark Parallax Vol. 1, OB Rising, Chilled Trap
• Definitive 90s RnB, Future Dimensions, Hook City Trap ‘n’ Soul
• Tim Kelley Presents Vol. 1, Making Lo-Fi Beats Masterclass
• Urban Roulette, Vintage Provider, Urban Instruments
• Soulful Instruments, Pure Platinum, Slow Trap & Ambient Lows
• Drums That Knock

Native Instruments Integration – Harness the Power

MPC3 now gives you access to Native Instruments’ acclaimed Play Series instruments and Expansion libraries. Included are (for purchase):

• 3 MPC Edition Play Series instruments
• 2 Expansion packs are available now for purchase
• Additional releases coming in late February 2025.

What’s more, The Play Series delivers outstanding sound quality with distinctive presets and focused controls, while MPC Edition Expansions offer genre-specific sounds, kits, and presets – from soulful hip hop to dub techno.

The Timeless Look and Feel with MPC X SE

No other piece of gear defines the music producer like the MPC. The central nervous system of any production studio, MPC was and continues to be a recording studio mainstay. It facilitates dynamic music creation in perfect step and sync. The commemorative MPC X SE draws on that legacy with the iconic colourway stamped with the retro logo and font.

The Modern Music Creation Hub

Akai MPC X SE is built to bring your creative space together. Transform your project studio into a modern music production suite with MPC X SE tying everything together. Specifically, control MIDI-enabled synthesizers and keyboards with 2 In, 4 Out MIDI I/O. Otherwise, drive modular and euro rack devices with (8) 3.5mm TS output jacks.

Additionally, USB 3.0 enables lightning-fast connections to storage devices, bus-powered USB controllers, MIDI expanders, class-compliant audio interface devices, and more. Count on rapid data transfers that keep up with any high-paced music makers.

A Source of Superior Sound

Capture audio directly from vinyl turntables for a clean sample and loop creation right into your sample memory. In fact, with an upgraded 4GB of RAM, you’re able to grab longer pieces of audio for truly expanded creative possibilities. (2) combination XLR-1/4” inputs deliver pristine audio from instruments, line-level devices, and microphones. Furthermore, phantom power ensures even your large capsule dynamic microphones plug and play right into any MPC session.

The Winning Workflow with MPC X SE

Above all, MPC X SE truly puts you in the driver’s seat of an integrated workflow. Combine the tried-and-true MPC workflow with plenty of connections for all your wired devices. There are numerous audio outputs to route sound independently, and wireless Ableton Link 3 functionality over Wi-Fi. In fact, any creative task is literally at your fingertips from behind the helm of MPC X SE.

Also, extended sessions are not a problem thanks to the adjustable 10” multi-gesture display. Consequently, it ensures you’ll always be comfortable when those inspired moments won’t stop flowing.

The Premier Collection of Plugin Instruments, Sounds and Insert Effects to Inspire You.

MPC X SE features an exceptional collection of cutting-edge plugin instruments for truly inspired composition and performance, now enhanced with Native Instruments integration. Access the renowned Play Series virtual instruments directly in standalone mode, with four instruments available now and more arriving mid-February 2025. Additionally, explore Native Instruments Expansion Packs, arriving on the same schedule.

Subsequently, dive into Fabric XL synthesizer or Stage EP keyboards for everything from spacious pad synths to meticulous grand pianos, warm electro keyboards layered with fat analog brass layers, exquisite chamber string quartets, and beyond. MPC X SE is powered by a stunning library of instrument sounds to capture any mood, emotion, and vibe.

Award-winning Insert Effects Plugins

Take your beats and productions to fully mixed and mastered commercial releases. Additionally, MPC X SE offers a growing collection of dynamic sound processors, equalizers, multi-effects plugins and more for creative arranging of your music as well as all the tools to bring your songs and projects to the finish line.

Specifically, collaborate with singers and unleash the AIR Vocal Suite to add rich harmony and vocal tuning in real-time. Otherwise, make your productions come alive with creative plugins AIR Flavor, Half Speed, Stutter and much more. For a real throwback MPC experience, pull up one of the many vintage MPC models like the 60, 3000, and more, all at the press of a button.

World-Class Samples & Sounds

Lastly, the MPC is powered by the best sound libraries available to ensure you have the most inspiring sounds. Also, from one-shot snares and kicks to booming 808 drums, loops, and multi-velocity key group instruments, there is no end to the possibilities with an MPC expansion pack.

MPC X SE Highlights

• 48GB of Internal Storage (Over 16GB for User Storage)
• 4GB of RAM for Sampling and Recording
• MPC Plugin Instrument Collection Including Fabric XL Synthesizer Plugin
• 10.1-inch Full-Color Multi-Gesture Touch Display
• 16 Touch-Capacitive Q-Links Knobs with OLED screens
• NEW: MPC3 Software with enhanced workflow
• NEW: Native Instruments Play Series and Expansion Pack integration available for purchase