Gripe over - the MPX8 is a decent piece of kit - there's nothing we could replace it with for a similar price and so far we've managed with it well live. ![]() I also have the akai sample pad (which has pads to be hit with sticks) and that does allow you to deactivate velocity sensitivity but doesn't let you loop samples. Funnily enough when I'm playing back a loop that forms the main rythm track I have absolutely no need to be able to play it back at different velocities (who really does?) so I have to rely on my synth player to whack it suitably hard to ensure we don't have an ultra quiet drum backing no one can hear. One gripe is that you can't deactivate velocity sensitivity yet the pads have to be hit pretty hard to reach maximum or pretty loud playback. MPC 2.0 Special Edition Bundle is the latest version of the acclaimed composition software by Akai Pro featuring audio track recording, real-time audio. ![]() The eight pads and multiple banks provide enough flexibilty for my purposes at present and the 32MB limit across a bank hasn't proved a problem despite having a whole song-length drum track loaded plus several loops. Akai Professional MPC One Drum Machine, Sampler & MIDI Controller with Beat Pads, Synth Engines, Standalone Operation and Touch Display Visit the AKAI Store 725 ratings 70 answered questions Amazon's Choice in Audio Samplers by AKAI -27 65995 List Price: 899. Using the Akai MPC With Pro Tools is a detailed and easy to follow e-book that expertly guides you through all aspects of using a standalone hardware MPC. Akai Professional is the home of MPC Drum Machines and best-selling MPK Mini MIDI controller. I use this for live playback of mainly drum samples and loops.
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