Akai Professional FirevsAkai Professional MPC Sample
Summary
Akai Professional Fire and Akai Professional MPC Sample: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 10 of 16 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional FireCurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPC Sample |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | Channel |
| Pads | 64 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 1 |
| Knobs / encoders | 4 | 4 |
| Display | OLED | Colour LCD |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | — | TRS in, TRS out |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Sequencer, DAW transport | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat, Battery powered |
| Bundled software | FL Studio Fruity Fire Edition | Standalone only; MPC3 project export planned |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 314 × 165 × 41 mm | 194 × 236 × 50 mm |
| Weight | 0.64 kg | 0.92 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: Fire – 64 MPC Sample – 16
- Faders: Fire – 0 MPC Sample – 1
- Aftertouch: Fire – None MPC Sample – Channel
- Released: Fire – 2018 MPC Sample – 2026
- Display: Fire – OLED MPC Sample – Colour LCD
- USB: Fire – USB-B MPC Sample – USB-C
Both are the same on knobs / encoders (4).