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Akai MPX8 Portable Sampler and MIDI Player

The Akai MPX8 is a compact portable sampler and MIDI player with 8 velocity-sensitive pads, SD/SDHC sample loading, USB MIDI, MIDI I/O, balanced outputs, headphone monitoring, and 8-voice polyphony. Ideal for DJs, producers, live performers, broadcasters, and sample-based setups.

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Description

Akai MPX8 Portable Sampler and MIDI Player

The Akai MPX8 Portable Sampler and MIDI Player is a compact performance tool designed for producers, DJs, musicians, broadcasters, and live performers who need fast access to samples in a portable format. With eight velocity-sensitive pads, SD/SDHC sample loading, USB MIDI, MIDI I/O, balanced outputs, headphone monitoring, and simple sample editing support, it gives you a quick and reliable way to trigger sounds in the studio, on stage, or on air.

Available from Audio Shop Australia, the MPX8 is ideal for beatmakers, electronic musicians, DJs, live acts, podcast creators, and production setups across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Canberra, Newcastle, and the Sunshine Coast.

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Portable Sampling Made Simple

The MPX8 lets you load samples using a standard SD or SDHC card and trigger them directly from eight responsive pads. Whether you are playing one-shot drums, vocal drops, sound effects, loops, or custom samples, it provides a hands-on workflow that is easy to prepare and quick to perform with.

Eight Velocity-Sensitive Pads

Eight backlit velocity-sensitive pads provide direct access to your sounds, giving performers an expressive and practical way to trigger samples. With 8-voice polyphony and eight sounds accessible via pads, the MPX8 is well suited to live sample playback, drum triggering, and compact performance rigs.

USB MIDI and Standard MIDI Control

The MPX8 supports MIDI over USB and 5-pin DIN MIDI via 3.5 mm MIDI in and out connections, making it useful for controlling software, DAWs, MIDI instruments, and external hardware. This flexibility makes it suitable for both computer-based studios and hardware-focused live setups.

Sample Editing and Performance Options

With support for sample tuning, reverb, programmable panning, and three trigger types, the MPX8 gives you practical tools to shape and control playback. The included sample kit editor helps organise samples on your computer before loading them to the unit.

Compact and Stage Ready

Weighing just 0.45 kg and measuring only 29 x 10 x 3.25 cm, the MPX8 is easy to carry and simple to add to almost any setup. Its balanced TRS outputs, headphone output, and USB power make it a practical choice for portable performance, studio triggering, and live sound applications.


Ideal For

The Akai MPX8 is ideal for DJs, beatmakers, live performers, theatre sound operators, podcasters, radio presenters, electronic musicians, and studio producers who need reliable sample triggering. Whether you are performing in Sydney, producing in Melbourne, running events in Brisbane, creating live sets in Perth, or working across Adelaide, Canberra, Newcastle, the Gold Coast, or the Sunshine Coast, the MPX8 gives you portable access to custom sounds and samples.


Why Buy from Audio Shop Australia?

Audio Shop Australia supplies DJ equipment, MIDI controllers, audio interfaces, studio monitors, headphones, microphones, and production tools for Australian creators and performers. With trusted brands, helpful support, and Australia-wide shipping, we make it easy to choose the right gear for your workflow.

Order the Akai MPX8 Portable Sampler and MIDI Player today and bring compact sample triggering, MIDI control, and portable performance flexibility to your setup.

About brand
Akai Professional is a leading name in electronic music production, known for MIDI keyboards, production controllers, samplers, and the iconic MPC range. Since 1984, Akai has helped shape modern music production with powerful tools for beat making, sampling, studio workflow, and live performance. At Audio Shop Australia, explore Akai Professional controllers, MPK keyboards, MPC production units, drum pad controllers, and software-based music creation tools. Whether you are a DJ, producer, beginner, or studio musician, Akai gear gives you hands-on creative control at an affordable price.
Tech Specs
Audio Outputs 2 x TRS 1/4″ balanced outputs, 1 x 3.5 mm headphone output
MIDI I/O MIDI over USB, 5-pin DIN via 3.5 mm MIDI in and out, cable included
Pads 8 velocity-sensitive pads
Sounds 21 internal sounds, virtually unlimited via SD card
Sounds Accessible via Pads 8
Polyphony 8-voice
Panning 9-position user programmable
Other Features Reverb, sample tune, and 3 different trigger types
Power Input 5VDC 1000mA via USB
Weight 0.45 kg
Dimensions 29 x 10 x 3.25 cm (W x D x H)

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