MPC Sample - Rumours & Leaks

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Re: Mpc mini or fake, orAI?

By Lampdog Thu Mar 12, 2026 7:07 pm
J.O.BEATS wrote:Homie at GC said its in inventory with release date set 3/26

Ive known the dude for awhile even rocked some shows with him so I trust him


As soon as I read about it being able to import audio files, I want it.

Re: Mpc mini or fake, orAI?

By 40Beatz Thu Mar 12, 2026 7:21 pm
I think Akai is Targeting Entry Level NON MPC users. Rope em in with A Low-End Sampler. Have them step up to become Future MPC LIVE or XL users over time.

Hook Line & Sinker lol

Re: Mpc mini or fake, orAI?

By Certified Beatz Thu Mar 12, 2026 7:25 pm
40Beatz wrote:I think Akai is Targeting Entry Level NON MPC users. Rope em in with A Low-End Sampler. Have them step up to become Future MPC LIVE or XL users over time.

Hook Line & Sinker lol


I would agree if it didn't have usb c connection and the mpk mini released with its entry level software similar to komplete .. it will be a stripped down MPC. I'll get it for thr plane ride :-D :-D
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Re: Mpc mini or fake, orAI?

By bitermc Thu Mar 12, 2026 7:35 pm
If it can export projects to the bigger MPCs, I'm in.

I was, in fact, considering the KO ii, or even a second hand MPC 500 to have a portable sketchpad for beats, so this would be far better.

Re: Mpc mini or fake, orAI?

By J.O.BEATS Thu Mar 12, 2026 7:59 pm
Lampdog wrote:
J.O.BEATS wrote:Homie at GC said its in inventory with release date set 3/26

Ive known the dude for awhile even rocked some shows with him so I trust him


As soon as I read about it being able to import audio files, I want it.



Yeah I think I’m going to pick it up. Been waiting on an updated/improved studio but I think this could do the trick especially if file transfer via computer is pretty easy and it’s truly the classic workflow

Re: Mpc mini or fake, orAI?

By J.O.BEATS Thu Mar 12, 2026 8:01 pm
40Beatz wrote:I think Akai is Targeting Entry Level NON MPC users. Rope em in with A Low-End Sampler. Have them step up to become Future MPC LIVE or XL users over time.

Hook Line & Sinker lol



I think it’s more an answer to the mini boutique lofi sampler market. Also for all us old farts who dont like 3.x and don’t need clips or quadrants! Lol

But maybe I’m projecting a bit :lol:
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Re: Mpc mini or fake, orAI?

By jaymack Thu Mar 12, 2026 9:38 pm
was thinkin about getting an sp404 mkii as a portable box. looking forward to comparing the actual specs
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Re: Mpc mini or fake, orAI?

By Lampdog Thu Mar 12, 2026 10:24 pm
J.O.BEATS wrote:I think it’s more an answer to the mini boutique lofi sampler market. Also for all us old farts who dont like 3.x and don’t need clips or quadrants! Lol

But maybe I’m projecting a bit :lol:

How you explain it, seems plausible.

Re: Mpc mini or fake, orAI?

By Christov Fri Mar 13, 2026 4:17 pm
bitermc wrote:If it can export projects to the bigger MPCs, I'm in.

I was, in fact, considering the KO ii, or even a second hand MPC 500 to have a portable sketchpad for beats, so this would be far better.


This. Exactly this.

Re: Mpc mini or fake, orAI?

By J.O.BEATS Fri Mar 13, 2026 5:13 pm
jpeg wrote:
J.O.BEATS wrote:Homie at GC said its in inventory with release date set 3/26

Ive known the dude for awhile even rocked some shows with him so I trust him


Akai_pro insta has confirmed

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Now he owes me a beer for getting the date wrong :lol:
Excited to see/hear about the specs.

Re: Mpc mini or fake, orAI?

By Certified Beatz Fri Mar 13, 2026 9:22 pm
bitermc wrote:Let's wait for the specs, price and compatibility, but looks promising...


$399.99 is the price and the specs will match the price cant expect more.. but definitely will be worth the purchase if you can import to live or X.

I hope they released new plugins also..
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