

With the included 1GB sound library, MPC Essentials empowers you with the essential sounds of modern music production, and you can easily import your own WAV and AIFF sound samples as well and assign them to any pad. MPC Element combines with the included MPC Essentials software to give you a portable and powerful 64-bit music production production studio. An 1/8-inch MIDI input and an 1/8-inch MIDI output are both onboard and special 1/8-inch to 5-pin MIDI cables are included. MPC Elements comes with everything you need to make music right away, and, because it operates via standard MIDI, you can also use MPC Element to control any MIDI music software you already have.

The included USB cable connects to your computer and provides all the power you need, illuminating MPC Element's multi-color pads and buttons.Ĭontrol your favorite music software. MPC Element's low-profile design is just 14mm thin and includes an integrated cover to protect the brushed aluminum control surface when you're on the move. MPC Element comes equipped with the Akai Pro feel, design, and workflow that professional producers have trusted from decades: 16 backlit, multicolor pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity along with MPC Note Repeat, Full Level, 16 Level, and Tap Tempo. Load your samples into the included MPC Essentials software and start making music. The controller also comes packaged with Akai's all-new 'MPC Essentials' software (available by download) and a 1GB sound library which allows you to make music straight out the box. Both classic MP3 features such as the 16 pressure sensitive pads and innovative new control features including Note Repeat and Swing are incorporated into the Elements low-profile construction. The Element is perfect for creating beats and songs with an intuitive layout, professional quality build and versatile compatibility. Akai MPC Element takes the legendary MPC brand and creates a slimline controller for music producers.
