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Akai MPC X Standalone Sampler / Sequencer / DAW in-a-box / Groovebox
£650
Price dropped from £651
ExcellentReverb15d ago
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Bazel
Details
- First Seen
- 25 October 2026
- Last Seen
- 8 November 2026
- Times Seen
- 7
About this listing
Akai MPC X Standalone Sampler / Sequencer / DAW in-a-box / Groovebox is a used item in excellent condition, listed on Reverb. The asking price is £650. It is offered by Bazel through Reverb. It is in our Drum Machines & Samplers category. Used Gear Hunter first saw this listing on 25 October 2026 and last saw it on 8 November 2026. It has been seen 7 times in our scans. Prices are converted from the seller's currency when we scan the listing, so the amount you pay may differ slightly. The seller sets shipping, and import duty or VAT may apply, so check the final cost and the item's details on Reverb before buying.
From the seller
The Akai MPC X Standalone Music Production Center is a flagship standalone music production workstation—basically a hardware DAW + sampler + sequencer in one box.
Works without a computer
Can also act as a controller for MPC software (DAW integration)
Designed as a studio centerpiece, not a portable device
🔑 Core Specs (Hardware)
CPU: Quad-core ARM processor (~1.8 GHz)
Storage: 16GB internal (≈10GB sounds included)
Display: 10.1” full-color multi-touch screen
Pads: 16 RGB velocity- & pressure-sensitive pads
Q-Links: 16 touch-sensitive knobs with OLED displays
👉 Translation: it’s built for hands-on beatmaking + mixing without touching a mouse.
🎚️ Controls & Workflow
66+ dedicated buttons for direct control (no menu diving)
Touchscreen + knobs combo workflow
Classic MPC pad workflow (sampling, chopping, finger drumming)
Step sequencer + piano roll + clip launching
👉 You can:
Chop samples (hip-hop style)
Sequence drums + melodies
Arrange full songs
Mix tracks
🔊 Audio & Connectivity
Inputs / Outputs:
XLR / TRS combo inputs (with phantom power)
RCA phono inputs (for vinyl sampling)
Multiple audio outputs (for routing)
Headphone outs (¼” + ⅛”)
MIDI + CV:
2 MIDI inputs, 4 MIDI outputs
CV/Gate outputs → control modular synths
USB:
USB for MIDI controllers, drives, etc.
👉 This thing can be the hub of an entire studio.
💻 Software (MPC 2.x)
Runs MPC software internally, same as on computer.
Key features:
Audio recording + editing
Time-stretching & pitch shifting
MIDI sequencing
Plugin instruments & FX
Clip launching (Ableton-style)
Drag-and-drop workflow
👉 You get a DAW-like experience inside hardware.
🎧 Sounds & Sampling
Comes with 10GB+ sound library (Vault 2.0)
Supports:
Sampling (vinyl, mic, instruments)
Sample chopping
Drum kits
Expand storage:
SATA SSD/HDD slot
USB drives
SD card
⚡ Standalone vs Controller Mode
Standalone mode: No computer needed
Controller mode: Connect to Mac/PC → use as DAW controller
👉 Same workflow either way, just more power when connected.
🧠 Capabilities
Up to:
128 MIDI tracks
Multiple audio tracks (standalone limited vs computer mode)
Real-time performance:
XY FX
Automation via Q-links
Live performance ready
👍 Pros
True standalone production system
Extremely hands-on workflow
Massive I/O (studio hub)
Great for sampling + hip-hop / electronic music
Large screen = much easier than older MPCs