Akai Professional FirevsAkai Professional MPC X Special Edition
Summary
Akai Professional Fire and Akai Professional MPC X Special Edition: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 11 of 16 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional FireCurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPC X Special EditionCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Pads | 64 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 4 | 24 |
| Display | OLED | Colour LCD |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | — | DIN in, DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | Yes |
| Pedal inputs | — | Footswitch |
| USB bus powered | Yes | No |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Sequencer, DAW transport | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat |
| Bundled software | FL Studio Fruity Fire Edition | MPC standalone OS, MPC desktop software |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 314 × 165 × 41 mm | 505 × 424 × 87 mm |
| Weight | 0.64 kg | 5.66 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: Fire – 64 MPC X Special Edition – 16
- Knobs / encoders: Fire – 4 MPC X Special Edition – 24
- Released: Fire – 2018 MPC X Special Edition – 2023
- Display: Fire – OLED MPC X Special Edition – Colour LCD
- CV / Gate out: Fire – No MPC X Special Edition – Yes
- Bluetooth MIDI: Fire – No MPC X Special Edition – Yes
Both are the same on aftertouch (None) and faders (0).