DISC Akai MPC Element Music Production Controller

Full Description

Impressive MPC Features

Load your samples into the included MPC Essentials software and start making music. MPC Element comes equipped with the Akai Pro feel, design, and workflow that professional producers have trusted from decades: 16 backlit, multicolour pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity along with MPC Note Repeat, Full Level, 16 Level, and Tap Tempo.

Slim and Durable

Harness the power to produce anywhere. MPC Element's low-profile design is just 14mm thin and includes an integrated cover to protect the brushed aluminium control surface when you're on the move. The included USB cable connects to your computer and provides all the power you need, illuminating MPC Element's multi-colour pads and buttons.

Seamless MIDI Integration

Control all your favourite music software. The 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. MIDI connection cables included.

Included MPC Essentials Software

The MPC Element combines with the included MPC Essentials software to give you a portable and powerful 64-bit music production studio. 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.

Features

• Fuses legendary MPC beat and song creation capability with the power of your computer
• 16 backlit, multicolour pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity
• MPC Note Repeat, Full Level, 16 Level, and Tap Tempo
• Includes MPC Essentials software (download), 1GB sound library, up to 8 pad banks
• Slim low-profile design with integrated cover to protect control surface
• USB-powered, no power adapter required, USB cable included
• Compact design just 14mm thin fits easily into a laptop bag
• Brushed aluminium control surface with bright backlit buttons
• Standard MIDI for use with most popular software
• 1/8-Inch (3.5mm) MIDI input, 1/8-inch MIDI output, cables included
• Also works with the iMPC app and other Core MIDI apps for creating music on an iPad or iPhone

Specifications

Sequencer

• Maximum events: Unlimited (based on CPU)
• Resolution: 960 pulses per 1/4-note
• Sequences: 128
• Tracks per instance: 1 (user may run unlimited instances)
• Drum pad: 16 (velocity and pressure sensitive)
• Drum pad banks: 8
• Sync mode: MIDI clock, MIDI Time Code
• Transport Controls: MIDI Machine Control

Effects

• Program Effects: 4 Insert Slots per Pad, 4 Sends to Track Effects per pads
• Plugin Formats supported: VST (Mac / PC), AU (Mac)

Audio and MIDI I/O

• MIDI inputs: 5-pin DIN x 1 via TRS to MIDI breakout cable (included)
• MIDI outputs: 5-pin DIN x 1 via TRS to MIDI breakout cable (included)
• Standard accessories: Operator's manual
• TRS to MIDI breakout cable x2 (Included)

General

• Height: 16.89mm
• Width: 284mm
• Depth: 205mm
• Weight: 0.86Kg

System Requirements

• Mac: 2 GB RAM (4 GB Recommended) Mac OS X 10.6 or later, DVD-ROM drive
• Windows: 2 GHz Pentium 4 or Celeron compatible CPU or faster (multicore CPU recommended) 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended) Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit) DVD-ROM drive