The new synth by AKAI Pro is a standalone workstation with a full color 10.1” multi touch display and 16 velocity sensitive RGB pads. MPC X is equipped with a multicore soft-embracing processor. MPC X operates on MPC Software 2.0. The soft is compatible with your Mac or PC as a plugin via any editor but can be used as an independent app as well.

As for the control panel – there are nice menu buttons, big master knob, 16 touch sensitive pads, 16 Q-Link knobs and an OLED display allowing individual setting.

MPC X is a quick helper in any studio featuring smooth interaction with your working tools. The new device has a sufficient MIDI support (2 ins and 4 outs) – it’s easy to integrate it with controllers and MIDI compatible modules, drum machines and synthesizers. It sports many inputs and outputs (XLR, 1/4” jack, mini-jack and RCA), high quality audio capture, direct / hardware monitoring options and switchable phantom-power.

MPC X is going to be available soon. You’ll have to pay about €1800/ USD2200 for the new Akai instrument.