Akai Professional APC64vsAkai Professional MPC Sample
Summary
Akai Professional APC64 and Akai Professional MPC Sample: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 10 of 17 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional APC64CurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPC Sample |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | Polyphonic | Channel |
| Pads | 64 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 1 |
| Knobs / encoders | 0 | 4 |
| Display | Colour LCD | Colour LCD |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | TRS in, TRS out | TRS in, TRS out |
| CV / Gate out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Sequencer, Scale mode, DAW transport, Standalone mode | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat, Battery powered |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Lite | Standalone only; MPC3 project export planned |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 272 × 371 × 34.5 mm | 194 × 236 × 50 mm |
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 0.92 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: APC64 – 64 MPC Sample – 16
- Faders: APC64 – 0 MPC Sample – 1
- Knobs / encoders: APC64 – 0 MPC Sample – 4
- Aftertouch: APC64 – Polyphonic MPC Sample – Channel
- Released: APC64 – 2023 MPC Sample – 2026
- CV / Gate out: APC64 – Yes MPC Sample – No