--- product_id: 86222330 title: "Akai Professional MPX8 |Portable Sample Pad Controller with Velocity-Sensitive Pads, MIDI Connectivity & On-Board SD Card Slot" brand: "akai professional" price: "299 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: false url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/86222330-akai-professional-mpx8-portable-sample-pad-controller-with-velocity-sensitive store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # SD/SDHC card sample loading USB + MIDI connectivity 8 velocity-sensitive pads Akai Professional MPX8 |Portable Sample Pad Controller with Velocity-Sensitive Pads, MIDI Connectivity & On-Board SD Card Slot **Brand:** akai professional **Price:** 299 kr **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Compact power, limitless creativity — sample like a pro anywhere! 🎶 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Akai Professional MPX8 |Portable Sample Pad Controller with Velocity-Sensitive Pads, MIDI Connectivity & On-Board SD Card Slot by akai professional - **How much does it cost?** 299 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/86222330-akai-professional-mpx8-portable-sample-pad-controller-with-velocity-sensitive) ## Best For - akai professional enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted akai professional brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Seamless Sample Management:** Drag, drop, and play any mono or stereo sample via SD/SDHC card for instant creative flow. - • **Universal MIDI Integration:** Control your entire rig effortlessly with onboard USB MIDI and standard MIDI I/O ports. - • **Instant Inspiration Included:** Access a free professional loop library and built-in samples to jumpstart your next hit. - • **Pro-Grade Outputs & Monitoring:** Dual balanced 1/4-inch outputs plus dedicated headphone jack for pristine studio and stage sound. - • **Expressive Velocity & Pressure Pads:** Trigger every nuance with 8 backlit, velocity-sensitive pads designed for dynamic performance. ## Overview The Akai Professional MPX8 is a portable, feature-packed sample pad controller with eight velocity- and pressure-sensitive backlit pads, enabling expressive live triggering. It supports loading virtually any sample via SD/SDHC cards and integrates seamlessly with Mac/PC through USB MIDI and standard MIDI ports. Equipped with balanced outputs and a headphone jack, it fits perfectly in studio or live setups. Included pro loops and a sample editor with tuning and reverb controls empower producers to customize sounds on the fly. ## Description Akai Professional MPX8 |Portable Sample Pad Controller with Velocity-Sensitive Pads, MIDI Connectivity & On-Board SD Card Slot : desertcart.in: Musical Instruments ## Features - Eight backlit velocity and pressure sensitive pads for triggering drum sounds, melodies, basslines and more, plus load and playback virtually any mono or stereo sample via standard SD or SDHC card - Control everything from music software on your laptop to outboard MIDI gear using MPX8's onboard USB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputs - Edit your samples and make them your own using MPX8's sample kit editor (PC and MAC) featuring tuning and reverb controls; save sample sets for instant easy recall - Two Balanced 1/4-Inch outputs (6.35 mm) and 1/8-Inch headphone output (3.5 mm) connects MPX8 to virtually all studio and live equipment - Pro sounds included - Includes a free professional Loop Library download from Akai Pro, plus a large library of standard samples built in ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00BDFQCXA | | Best Sellers Rank | #14,941 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #75 in MIDI Controller | | Brand | Akai Professional | | Brand Name | Akai Professional | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Type | USB | | Control Method | Touch | | Control Type | Drum Pad Controller | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 1,053 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00694318014936 | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Hardware Platform | PC/Mac | | Human Interface Input | Buttons | | Included Components | Headphone | | Instrument | Drum | | Instrument Key | Any | | Item Type Name | DJ Digital Media Players | | Item Weight | 0.45 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Akai | | Manufacturer Part Number | MPX8 | | Mixer Channel Quantity | 10 | | Model Name | MPX8 | | Model Number | MPX8X110 | | Model Year | 2013 | | Platform | Mac | | Product Style | Modern | | Size | 8 Pads | | Special Feature | Backlit Drum Pad, Portable, Velocity Sen | | Special Features | Backlit Drum Pad, Portable, Velocity Sen | | Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 | | Total USB Ports | 1 | | UPC | 644535532263 694318014936 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Akai Professional - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Model Name:** MPX8 - **Number of Keys:** 8 - **Special Feature:** Backlit Drum Pad, Portable, Velocity Sen ## Images ![Akai Professional MPX8 |Portable Sample Pad Controller with Velocity-Sensitive Pads, MIDI Connectivity & On-Board SD Card Slot - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31+V5mZ4MtL.jpg) ![Akai Professional MPX8 |Portable Sample Pad Controller with Velocity-Sensitive Pads, MIDI Connectivity & On-Board SD Card Slot - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518BzcTkjTL.jpg) ![Akai Professional MPX8 |Portable Sample Pad Controller with Velocity-Sensitive Pads, MIDI Connectivity & On-Board SD Card Slot - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412RNZsIR4L.jpg) ![Akai Professional MPX8 |Portable Sample Pad Controller with Velocity-Sensitive Pads, MIDI Connectivity & On-Board SD Card Slot - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KRqBx9aLL.jpg) ![Akai Professional MPX8 |Portable Sample Pad Controller with Velocity-Sensitive Pads, MIDI Connectivity & On-Board SD Card Slot - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410CiLdfzUL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **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.** A: 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 ?** A: 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** A: 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?** A: 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 ## Frequently Bought Together - AKAI Professional MPX8 - Portable Sample Pad Controller With 8 Performance-Ready Velocity-Sensitive Pads, MIDI Connectivity & On-Board SD Card Slot - 32GB Ultra 100MBs Sandisk SDHC Memory Card - SanDisk 64GB Ultra SDXC UHS-I Memory Card - 100MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, SD Card - SDSDUNR-064G-GN6IN --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/86222330-akai-professional-mpx8-portable-sample-pad-controller-with-velocity-sensitive](https://www.desertcart.no/products/86222330-akai-professional-mpx8-portable-sample-pad-controller-with-velocity-sensitive) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-10-31*