AKAI Professional MPX8 - Portable Sample Pad Controller with 8 Performance-Ready Velocity-Sensitive Pads, MIDI Connectivity & On-Board SD Card Slot, black

Q: Just to be clear this can actually sample from an external source right? Cause i think the mpx8 you could only load samples. Thanks.

HEY AMAZON, I think this question is attached to the wrong item. I'm seeing the question on item B00BDFQCXA, which is the Akai MPX8, which does not have the ability to sample sounds directly. (I physically have an MPX8 on the desk in front of me, along with its manual. It does NOT have any "inputs" at all. The only way to use custom samples on the MPX8 is to load them from an SD card.) The fact that several people have already answered to say that it CAN sample directly, suggests that the question and answers are talking about a different item - and when I click on the question to see all of the answers, it's showing a link to item B00J4JPUFS, which is the Akai MPX16, which is NOT the same item. I'm not sure how this question got attached to the wrong item, but shoing this question on the MPX8 product page is going to cause confusion, and might cause a customer to buy an MPX8 thinking it can sample, and then return it when they find that it can't.

Q: can this be triggered using my Simmons SD 9 ?

Probably not, as your only option would be to go via midi. The MPX8 midi implementation is lacking (search for midi running status) and Akai never bothered to fix the firmware. What does that mean for you? That as soon as you start using it, it keeps missing notes: e.g. hit the SD9 3 times and the 3rd won't sound. The only thing MPX8 has going for it: cheap. But then, Akai *is* cheap.

Q: Will this store sounds and voices that you can play while broadcasting

We use this MPX8 to play voice announcements of our standard 4 messages to operate our Outdoor Shooting Range. It plays back our recorded wav voice files with clarity throughout the our day. We plan to buy another as a backup.

Q: How big are the pads? Could I activate them with my feet to provide effects for a show?

Each pad square is about 1 1/4" x 1 1/4", so using your feet (especially with shoes) will probably not work without running into the other pads

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Brand
Akai
Connectivity technology
USB
Special features
Backlit
Model name
MPX8
Product dimensions
10.3D x 29.5W

💾SD/SDHC sample playback

🔌USB & MIDI connectivity

🎛️8 velocity-sensitive pads

Description

🎶 Compact power, endless creativity — your ultimate sample pad companion!

CUSTOM SOUND SCULPTING - Built-in tuning and reverb controls via the sample kit editor empower you to personalize your sound palette.
PERFORMANCE READY PADS - Eight backlit velocity and pressure-sensitive pads deliver expressive finger drumming and sample triggering with pro precision.
UNIVERSAL MIDI CONTROL - Full USB MIDI plus traditional MIDI I/O lets you command DAWs, synths, and drum machines effortlessly.
PLUG PLAY VERSATILITY - Balanced 1/4-inch outputs and headphone jack ensure flawless integration with studio rigs and live setups.
SEAMLESS SAMPLE PLAYBACK - Load virtually any mono or stereo sample from standard SD or SDHC cards for instant creative access on the go.

The AKAI Professional MPX8 is a portable, 8-pad velocity-sensitive sample controller designed for musicians and producers seeking dynamic sample playback and MIDI control. Featuring SD/SDHC card compatibility, USB and traditional MIDI connectivity, plus onboard tuning and reverb effects, it integrates seamlessly into studio and live environments. Lightweight and metal-built, the MPX8 offers professional-grade performance with included loop libraries and software support for major DAWs.

Specifications

Item Weight	449 g
Product Dimensions	29.49 x 10.31 x 3.05 cm; 449.06 g
Item model number	MPX8
Color Name	MPX8 - black
Compatible Devices	desktop, laptop
Connector Type	USB
Hardware Interface	USB
Supported Software	Ableton Live, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Logic Pro
Material Type	Metal
Musical Style	Electronic
Instrument Key	Any
Country Produced In	china
Mixer Channel Quantity	10
Size	8-pad
Proficiency Level	Beginner
Color Screen	No
Hardware Platform	USB-MIDI generic/standard
Standing screen display size	1