Sample Playback - Load and playback virtually any mono or stereo sample via standard SD or SDHC card Finger Drumming Essentials - Eight backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, ideal for triggering drum sounds, melodies, basslines and more Control Anything - Control everything from music software on your laptop to outboard MIDI gear using MPX8's onboard USB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputs Tweak Your Sound - Edit your samples and make them your own using MPX8's sample kit editor (PC and MAC) featuring tuning and reverb controls; save sample sets for instant easy recall Connectivity Covered - (2) Balanced 1/4-inch outputs (6.35mm) and 1/8-inch headphone output (3.5mm) connects MPX8 to virtually all studio and live equipment Pro Sounds Included - Includes a FREE professional Loop Library download from Akai Pro, plus a large library of standard samples built in