Akai Professional MPC SamplevsAkai Professional MPC X Special Edition
Summary
Akai Professional MPC Sample and Akai Professional MPC X Special Edition: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 13 of 17 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional MPC Sample | Akai Professional MPC X Special EditionCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2026 | 2023 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | Channel | None |
| Pads | 16 | 16 |
| Faders | 1 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 4 | 24 |
| Display | Colour LCD | Colour LCD |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | TRS in, TRS out | DIN in, DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | Yes |
| Pedal inputs | — | Footswitch |
| USB bus powered | Yes | No |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat, Battery powered | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat |
| Bundled software | Standalone only; MPC3 project export planned | MPC standalone OS, MPC desktop software |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 194 × 236 × 50 mm | 505 × 424 × 87 mm |
| Weight | 0.92 kg | 5.66 kg |
Key differences
- Faders: MPC Sample – 1 MPC X Special Edition – 0
- Knobs / encoders: MPC Sample – 4 MPC X Special Edition – 24
- Aftertouch: MPC Sample – Channel MPC X Special Edition – None
- Released: MPC Sample – 2026 MPC X Special Edition – 2023
- USB: MPC Sample – USB-C MPC X Special Edition – USB-B
- CV / Gate out: MPC Sample – No MPC X Special Edition – Yes
Both are the same on pads (16).