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.
MPC sample WITH DIBIA$E
We linked up with producer, Dibia$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
Comprehensive 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
8 GB Internal Drive, including ~2 GB Factory Data Expandable via microSD Card Slot
Memory
2GB
Pads
16 RGB-lit velocity-sensitive MPC Pads with aftertouch
Display
2.4” (6.1 cm) Full-color LCD with high-resolution waveform editing
I/O
INPUT: 2x 1/4” [6.35 mm] TRS Audio Inputs (Mic/Line-Level)
OUTPUT: 2x 1/4” [6.35 mm] TRS Audio Outputs (Line-Level), 1x 1/8” [3.5 mm] TRS Headphones Output
MIDI: 1x 1/8” [3.5 mm] TRS Type A MIDI DIN Input Port, 1x 1/8” [3.5 mm] TRS Type A MIDI DIN Output Port
SYNC OUT: 1x 1/8” [3.5 mm] TRS CV/Gate (with configurable sync rates)
1x USB Type-C® Port (power, Audio In/Out, MIDI In/Out, SD Card Access)
Mic/Speaker
Built-in mic and 3-watt speaker for portable standalone recording and monitoring
Buttons
11 bi-color LED buttons
8 single-color LED buttons
4 unlit buttons
Knobs
3 270° knobs
1 360° encoder with push
Fader
1 30 mm fader
Power
via USB type-C (bus powered, or connected to wall adapter or power bank [5V, 2A; sold separately])
Battery
Type: Lithium-Ion
Life: Approximately 5 hours of continuous playback. Battery life may vary depending on the features used.
External Storage
microSD card
Dimensions (width x length x height)
7.6” x 9.3” x 2.0”
19.4 x 23.6 x 5.0 cm
Weight
2.03 lbs.
0.92 kg
Format and Support
Polyphony
32 stereo voices
Disk Streaming
Fast onboard disk streaming (up to 32 voices)
Recordable Data
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
30 seconds of audio or pad performance to sequence
Import Format
.wav, .mp3, .aif/.aiff, .snd, .s1s, .s3s, .flac, .ogg
Processing Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz, 32-bit float
Supported Sampling Frequencies
File Import: 24 or 16-bit; 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz Recording: 24-bit, 44.1 kHz
Key Software Features
Sequencer
MPC Sequencer with Real-Time Swing, 960 pulses per quarter note
Sampling
Fast sample-to-pad workflow from a wide range of sources (Mic, Audio In, USB [Mac/Win/iOS/Android], Resample).
Threshold-controlled sampling
Fixed-length sampling to ensure accurate loops
Record
With classic MPC Note Repeat, Sequence Recall (MIDI Retrospective Record), and Sample Recall
Effects
60 different FX across Pad FX, Knob FX, Flex Beat, Color-Compressor
Effects Routes
Main Output, Input, and Per-Pad
Internal (Main Out, Knob FX per-pad)
Real-time processing of External Inputs
Input record Knob FX
Advanced Sample Editing
With Chop Mode, lazy-chopping, auto-snapping, real-time looping, and warping.
Fast Workflow
Fast one-touch functionality for intuitive sampling, recording and performance
Fader Control
Assignable fader for customizable controls over pad parameters
Song Mode
Easy arrangement of songs and export
MPC3 Support
Project import and export is not currently supported. In upcoming firmware updates, MPC Sample projects will be able to be opened with MPC hardware/software running version 3.8 and higher, so you can continue production in standalone mode or on MPC3 desktop software.
