Description
For nearly 40 years, MPCs have shaped the sound and culture of modern music production. We made MPC Sample to carry this legacy forward, bringing the art of sampling to a whole new generation of creatives. Compact and intuitive, this innovative instrument—equal parts idea generator and production station—invites you to experience the iconic MPC workflow in a format unlike any other.
Legendary Sampling, Simplified
Inspired by the classic MPC60 design, this portable sampler, sequencer, and effects processor puts the iconic workflow of vintage MPCs into a compact, modern format with features that empower limitless creativity.
Legendary MPC pads, a full-color display, and simple creative controls encourage hands-on sampling, looping, and beatmaking right out of the box. For immediate idea generation, this standalone hardware comes with over 100 kits, inspiring pad and knobs effects, and an intuitive chopping workflow.
MPC Sample is equipped with all the storage and connectivity options you need. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery, microSD card storage, an onboard sequencer, an internal microphone, a built-in speaker, and USB-C connection make it easy and convenient to record, edit, and play back audio on the go—no computer or DAW required.
YOUR GATEWAY TO THE WORLD OF MPC
This compact, all-in-one sampler opens the door to the iconic MPC workflow for a new generation of creatives. Powerful yet approachable, it gives you all the essential beatmaking, sampling, and sequencing tools in a format that fits any setup and creative environment. Whether you're sketching ideas on the fly or producing full tracks, MPC Sample delivers the hands-on control and legendary feel of a vintage MPC—simplified.
Made for On-the-Go Use
MPC Sample’s battery-powered design with built-in speaker and microphone empowers users to create and record anytime, anywhere.
Sleek, Hands-On Workflow
Responsive MPC pads, intuitive controls, and a full-color display make producing and beatmaking fast and fun for all skill levels.
Loaded with Onboard Effects
Access four onboard FX engines for real-time sample flips and resampling with 60 creative FX types, including Flex Beat, Color Compressor, Vinyl Emulations, and Tape Emulations.
Instant Inspiration at Your Fingertips
This compact creative tool comes loaded with over 100 artist and producer drum kits, four creative effect engines, and an intuitive chopping workflow to spark ideas immediately.
Fully Standalone Operation
MPC Sample is a complete standalone solution for recording, sequencing, producing, and performing—with the option to connect external gear easily via USB-C and MIDI.
Compact and Connected
Powerful I/O, plenty of storage, USB-C providing audio/MIDI connectivity, and smart device sampling in one handheld unit allows for a full production experience without complexity.
Versatile for Any Genre or Style
MPC Sample is designed for beatmakers, sample-based producers, singer-songwriters, live performers, DAWless jammers, indie creators, and beginner/hobbyist musicians seeking a new form of inspiration and expression.
We linked up with producer, Dibia$e in Los Angeles to explore his roots in the city through MPC Sample, telling stories and capturing real sounds from the record store to the skate park and turning them into beats.
EXPLORE THE MPC sample WITH ANDY MAC
In this overview video, join Andy Mac as he walks you through the exciting features and workflow of MPC Sample and how you can begin your journey into sampling and beatmaking.
Key Features
Built-in Speaker
USB-C powered with internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery (5 hours)
Instant Sample Chop Mode
Internal microphone
4 inTernal effects processors with dedicated knob control
SD Card Mac/PC File Transfer via USB-C
Real-Time Timestretch/RePitch
16 RGB backlit MPC pads with poly aftertouch in a smaller format
Onboard sequencer
Internal Resampling with FX
60 onboard effect types
3 real-time control/effects knobs
microSD card storage for user samples
Legacy MPC parameter slider
Headphones - 1/8" TRS
New master compressor with retro color
Record Gain knob
MIDI In/Out (will require 1/8" to MIDI DIN adapter which is not included with product)
USB-C Audio/Midi Connectivity
prehensive rear I/O:
Stereo In/Out - 1/4" TRS line-level
Internal disk-streaming sample engine (fast sample playback)
Sync Out
MPC SAMPLE ACADEMY
Step inside the MPC Sample Academy, a 30 video training series designed to level up your workflow, beatmaking, and sampling skills, unlocking the full creative power of MPC Sample. In this video series, Andy Mac will guide you through the creative potential of MPC Sample from the ground up—from navigating around the hardware to making your first beats or sampling your first break!
Technical
Specifications=
Portable sampler, sequencer, and effects processor with the iconic vintage MPC workflow.
Hardware and I/O
Storage Capacity
8GB internal (*Including ~2GB factory data), microSD expansion
RAM
2GB
Pads
16 RGB-lit velocity-sensitive MPC Pads with aftertouch
Display
Full-color LCD with high-resolution waveform editing
I/O
INPUT: 2x 1/4-inch TRS (AUDIO IN) mic/line
OUTPUT: 2x 1/4-inch TRS (AUDIO OUT), +9dBu/2.2Vrms, 1x 1/8-inch TRS (HEADPHONES)
MIDI: 1/8-inch TRS In/Out (with 'midi-through' capability)
SYNC OUT: 1/8-inch TRS CV (with configurable sync rates)
USB Type C (power and data)
Mic/Speaker
Built-in mic and 3-watt speaker for portable standalone recording and monitoring
USB Capablities
Power, Audio In/Out Device, Midi In/Out Device, SD Card Access (file transfer to/from computer)
Supported Power Supply
USB-C
Battery
Lithium-Ion battery (USB rechargeable), ~5h of continuous playback
External Storage
microSD card
Dimensions
23.6(L) x 19.4(W) x 5.0(H) cm
Format and Support
Polyphony
(2) balanced XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS
Disk Streaming
Fast onboard disk streaming (up to 32 voices)
Recordable Data
128 samples/128 sequences (16 samples x 8 banks per project, 16 sequences x 8 banks per project), no project limit
Maximum Sampling Time
20 minutes per sample
Recall Recording
25 seconds audio, pad performance record to sequence
Import Format
.wav, .mp3, .aif/.aiff, .snd, .s1s, .s3s, .flac, .ogg
Processing Sampling Frequency
44.1k / 32-bit float
Supported Sampling Frequencies
File import: 24-bit or 16-bit, 44.1k, 48k, 96k; Recording: 24-bit 44.1k
Key Software Features
Sequencer
MPC Sequencer with Real-Time Swing, 960 pulses per quarter note
Sampling
Fast sample-to-pad workflow from Mic, Audio In, USB (Mac/Win/iOS/Android), Resample; Threshold-controlled sampling; Fixed-length sampling for accurate loops
Record
Classic MPC Note repeat, “Sequence Recall” (midi retrospective record), “Sample Recall”
Effects
60 different FX across Pad FX, Knob FX, FlexBeat, Color-Compressor
Effects Routes
Main Output, Input, Per-Pad; Internal (Main Output, Knob FX per-pad); Real-time processing of External Inputs; Input record Knob FX
Fast Workflow
Fast one-touch functionality for intuitive sampling, recording and performance
Legacy Fader Control
Assignable fader for customizable controls over pad parameters
Song Mode
Easy arrangement of songs and export
MPC3 Support (Coming April 2026)
MPC Sample projects can be opened in MPC 3.8 or later, so you can continue production in standalone mode or on MPC3 desktop software. Compatible with all MPC standalone hardware/software running version 3.8 and higher.
Other
Accessories
USB-C cable
Payment & Security
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