
You can record a turntable, keyboard/synthesizer, guitar, bass, and any other signal your audio interface is capable of accepting. Sample record mode allows you to record your own audio samples either through an audio interface or audio input on your computer or by re-sampling your own MPC arrangement. Sampling into MPC Essentials with an Audio Interface
Sampling in MPC Essentials using an Audio Interface. – Works with iOS music apps via Apple Camera Connection Kit (not included).Have a keyboard, vocal, or instrument that you want to sample? With MPC Essentials, it has never been easier! The following article will show you how to record a sample using your computer's internal sound card, or an external audio interface. – 1/8′ Midi In/Out jacks with cables included – Note Repeat, Full Level, 16 Level and Tap Tempo – 16 backlit, multicolor pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity MPC Element has 1/8 inch Midi In/Out inputs so that you can connect it to any Midi hardware, such as synths, drum machines, sequencers, and so on. The cool thing is that the software can work as a VST/AU/RTAS plugin, so it’s possible to fully integrate it into your setup. MPC Essentials includes 1GB sound library, full of drum parts, drum kits, basses, pads, effects and more. MPC Element comes with MPC Essentials software (via download) – a 64-bit music production studio. There’s also Track Up and Down buttons, and Mute/Solo Track controls. Note Repeat feature can also follow the pads velocity.Īt the right, the Pad Bank button will allow the user to select any of the eight MPC Element sound banks. Undo and Erase buttons are used in recording/editing mode when MPC Essentials is running. This feature also sets ranges for filter, length and tunning. With 16 level feature activated, you will be able to set a velocity range to the pads.
Full Level will set the pads response to pressure: when the feature is activated, all pads will play at the maximum velocity, no matter how hard or soft you play. At the bottom, transport controls.Īt the left, there are Tap Tempo, Full Level and 16 Level buttons. MPC Element’s design is small, with integrated cover.Īt the center, there are the 16 backlit, multicolor pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity at the center. It works with most DAW software, as well as in standalone mode.
It comes with 16 acclaimed MPC pads, built-in sequencer, MPC Essentials software and 1 GB sound library. MPC Element is a compact pad controller by Akai Pro, excellent for music producers and beat makers.