Exclusive details about Akai’s MPC Sample Key

Akai's upcoming MPC Sample Key is a 25-key keyboard designed for pitched sample playback, featuring a dedicated pitch and mod wheel, chord and arpeggiator buttons, and a looper. It will have a built-in mic and speaker, as well as CV outs for integration with modular synths. The device's software will be open-source, allowing the modding community to hack and customize it. The MPC Sample Key will not be focused on chopping up drum breaks, unlike its predecessor.