Korg MPS-10
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Korg
MPS-10
Product Info
Article Number:
579365
Brand:
Korg
Model:
MPS-10
Category:
Percussion & Sampling Pads
Price:
$746.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Korg MPS-10 is a powerful and versatile percussion pad workstation. It's a fantastic option for producers, electronic musicians, and performers who need a self-contained sampling and looping solution with a huge library of sounds—a real studio-in-a-box for creative percussion work.
Product Description
- Korg MPS-10
- Electronic Drum / Percussion Pad
- With 10 velocity-sensitive pads
- sampler and looper
- Max. polyphony: 48 Voices
- 200 kits (100 preset from the factory)
- 2.358 Instruments
- 3.000 Samples
- 77 Effects (1 master reverb
- 1 filter
- 1 main effect and 2 insert effects per kit)
- Sampling function with audio and microphone inputs
- Sample import via USB (computer or USB stick)
- 32 GB internal memory (incl. factory data)
- Built-in 4-track looper with its own effects section
- track synchronisation and export function for individual tracks
- 4 CC pads for controlling effect parameters via the velocity position
- Playable file formats: WAV / AIFF
- each 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz
- 16-bit (max. length: 60 minutes)
- Set list-function
- Backlit colour LCD display
- 320 x 240 pixels
- Power supply via external power supply unit (Korg KA-350
- DC 9 V
- included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 424 x 264 x 75 mm
- Weight: 2.3 kg
- *Connections: *
- Main line outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Sub outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo line input: 6.3 mm jack
- Microphone input: 6.3 mm jack
- Trigger inputs A/B and C/D: 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- Footswitch inputs: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Expression pedal input: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI Out
- USB Type A (version 2.0)
- USB Type B (version 2.0)
PROS
- • Excellent pad responsiveness for nuanced performance and dynamic control.
- • Massive sample library provides a huge range of sonic possibilities.
- • Built-in looper with effects is a serious creative tool for live performance.
- • Impressive 48-voice polyphony avoids frustrating sample cut-offs during complex patterns.
CONS
- • The LCD screen, while functional, could benefit from higher resolution and brightness.
- • The workflow, particularly sampling, may have a learning curve for new users.
- • Its size and weight make it less ideal for mobile or gigging situations.
Product Video
Key Features
Pads
10 velocity-sensitive, rubberized pads with good bounce and durability.
Sounds
2358 instruments, covering a wide range of percussion and acoustic sounds, with a generally clean, modern character.
Sampling
High-quality audio input for sampling external sources; 60-minute max sample length per file.
Connections
Stereo outputs, microphone input, headphone output, MIDI in/out, trigger in/out.
USB/MIDI
USB for sample import/export, MIDI for external control and sequencing.
Weight
Approximately 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) – substantial but manageable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The MPS-10 pads offer a slightly bouncier, more responsive feel than the SPD-SX; they prioritize sensitivity over a solid, dampened impact.
Yes, the USB functionality allows for straightforward import of WAV and AIFF files; however, organization and file management will be key to efficient use.
The 4-track looper is capable, but its limitations in simultaneous track manipulation compared to dedicated looping hardware might hinder very intricate live setups.
