Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your MPC Sample!
Inspired by the classic MPC60 design, this portable sampler, sequencer, and effects processor puts the iconic workflow of vintage MPCs into a compact, modern format with features that empower limitless creativity. Legendary MPC pads, a full-color display, and simple creative controls encourage hands-on sampling, looping, and beatmaking right out of the box. For immediate idea generation, this standalone hardware comes with over 100 kits, inspiring pad and knobs effects, and an intuitive chopping workflow. MPC Sample is equipped with all the storage and connectivity options you need.
A rechargeable lithium-ion battery, microSD card storage, an onboard sequencer,
an internal microphone, a built-in speaker, and USB-C connection make it easy
and convenient to record, edit, and play back audio on the go—no computer
or DAW required.
Box Contents
MPC Sample
USB-C® Cable
Quickstart Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual
Support
To learn more about MPC Sample, visit akaipro.com.
To register your product, visit profile.inmusicbrands.com. Log in or register for an account if you do not already have one, and then select Register New Product to register MPC Sample. You can also download the inMusic Software Center from your Account to register your product, as well as access updates and support links.
For additional product support, visit support.akaipro.com.
About this User Guide
This manual should help you get familiar with using your MPC Sample. We use specific formatting to indicate particular topics of significance:
Important/Note/Tip: Important or helpful information on a given topic.
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Names of buttons, controls, parameters, settings, and other options are written in bold characters throughout the manual.
Examples:
To open the Flex Beat page, press and hold SHIFT and press the PAD FX / FLEX BEAT button.
Press the B3 Function Button to Bypass Knob FX on all affected pads.
Some parts of this manual refer to other relevant chapters or sections, which are cited in bold, italic blue characters. Click the text to skip immediately to that section.
Examples:
See the Pad Play section for more information on Chop Mode controls.
While in Step Edit mode, you can also use the fader to adjust event timing.
You can also click on certain images to jump to specific sections of the manual.