A number of new features added to 2.0 include: Audio track recording, improved time warp, enhanced Q-Link control, audio and MIDI drag and drop-all appearing on a new graphical interface. For those times when you need your favorite plug-ins, the MPC X effortlessly goes from formidable standalone to high-powered MIDI controller, explicitly designed to run the feature-rich MPC Software 2.0 in your favorite DAW. To plug or not to plug: Whether you prefer to go computer-free or not, it can’t be denied that there are some fantastic sounding VST instruments and effects out there. Above each of those QLink pots is a high-resolution OLED display, detailing info for the individual parameter. For more expressive performances, there are 16 touch-sensitive 360° assignable pots-perfect for precisely automating individual QLink parameters. Powering the X is the stellar MPC 2.0 Software, which runs natively in standalone mode. To make it a truly untethered, computer-free experience, the X also features two USB slots that can be used for MIDI controller connectivity.

The Beast, Unleashed: The X is a standalone MPC featuring a beautiful, full color 10.1' multi-touch screen, 16 amazingly responsive, velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads and 16 gigs of internal storage. Countless instruments have attempted to replicate the design, workflow and celebrated swing of the Music Production Center. Akai MPC X Standalone Sampler & SequencerĪlpha and omega: The history of modern music is intrinsically linked to the Akai Professional MPC line. Akai has created machines that have spawned new genres and advanced existing ones.

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