AKAI MPC X Special Edition Standalone Drum Machine & Sampler

With 35 years of history-making performance, the next chapter of MPC has arrived with MPC X Special Edition. Discover superior sonics found only in the premier MPC plugin collection to push beyond your limits. MPC X SE features unrivaled standalone performance with the most internal storage, the most memory, and most hardware controls for the demanding music-makers of today.

MPC X Special Edition is the ultimate standalone MPC.More Powerful PerformanceLoaded with the premium MPC Plug-in Instrument Collection, 48GB of internal storage, 4GB of RAM for sampling capabilities, MPC X Special Edition is the most powerful standalone music production machine ever, delivering exciting music-making abilities right to your fingers.

The Timeless Look and Feel

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 to facilitate dynamic music creation in perfect step and sync. The commemorative MPC X SE draws on that legacy with the iconic colorway stamped with the retro logo and font. MPC X SE is here to bring the producer back to his proper place of prominence, ready for a new age of music influencers to lead the charge with musical excellence. 

Built for Creative Connections, MPC X SE brings your creative space together with all the connections needed to transform your project studio into a modern music production suite. Control MIDI, instrument, CV/gate, and modular enabled devices without skipping a beat.A Source of Superior SoundCapture pristine audio directly from vinyl turntables for clean sample and loop creation right into your sample memory. Record longer pieces of audio from instruments, microphones, and beyond with expanded internal memory.

The Winning WorkflowStep into the driver’s seat of an integrated workflow. Sequence all your devices, route audio to multiple outputs independently, and connect wireless to devices over WiFi thanks to Ableton Link 3. An adjustable 10” multi gesture display keeps you comfortable in even the longest sessions.The Power of SoundExperience a new dimension in sound powered by 25 plug-in instruments at your fingertips. Access over 6000 cutting edge pre-sets including deep atmospheric pads, drone basses to rich electric and grand pianos. Each plug-in features advanced synthesis with deep parameter editing and effects for the most demanding productions.Award-winning Insert Effects PluginsFinalize your beats into mixed and mastered recordings. MPC X SE offers a growing collection of insert effects like the AIR Vocal Suite, Half Speed, Stutter, Flavor, and more for creative arranging and mixing to bring any project across the finish line.

JUST ANNOUNCED AT NAMM 2025 FOR ALL CURRENT MPC MODELS:

The Future of Standalone Workflow

Designed for fast and intuitive operation, MPC3 accelerates the legendary MPC workflow with new features including Enhanced Main Mode, Linear Song Arrange, Studio Mixer, Advanced Keygroups, XL Channel Strip, and much more.

ALL NEW INTERFACE

Introducing the new “Main Mode”, delivering a significantly enhanced user experience, blending visual feedback, stunning colors and seamless navigation of every parameter of your project.

Harness the POWERMPC3 represents the next evolution in standalone music production, harnessing the power of Native Instruments acclaimed Play Series plugin instruments and Expansion Series libraries, redefining the future of creative possibilities.

When inspiration strikes, just play. MPC Edition Play Series instruments put outstanding sound quality in an easy-to-use package. Each has a distinctive sound and character, with a selection of carefully designed presets and focused controls for modifying them. Whether you're new to production or a seasoned pro, the Play Series can take your tracks anywhere.
MPC Edition Play Series

MPC Edition Play Series instruments have been custom made for MPC users, with everything redesigned to work seamlessly with your AKAI Pro Standalone Hardware. Expansions SERIESExpansions are versatile packs that offer Native Instruments sounds, kits, and presets carefully designed for specific genres. From soulful hip hop to dub techno, Expansions have what you need.MPC Expansions have been custom made for MPC users, with everything reformatted to work seamlessly with your AKAI Pro hardware.