MPC Element Hardware Features:

    Fuses legendary MPC beat and song creation capability with the power of your computer
    16 backlit, multicolor pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity
    MPC Note Repeat, Full Level, 16 Level, and Tap Tempo
    Includes MPC Essentials software (download), 1GB sound library, up to 8 pad banks
    Slim low-profile design with integrated cover to protect control surface
    USB-powered, no power adapter required, USB cable included
    Compact design just 14mm thin fits easily into a laptop bag
    Brushed aluminum control surface with bright backlit buttons
    Standard MIDI for use with most popular software
    1/8-inch (3.5mm) MIDI input, 1/8-inch MIDI output, cables included
    Also works with the iMPC app and other Core MIDI apps for creating music on an iPad or iPhone*
        *requires Apple Camera Connection Kit

MPC Essentials Software Features:

    32- and 64-bit music production capability
    Works standalone, no DAW required, with MPC Element for seamless music creation
    Works with your current music software (DAW) as a VST, RTAS, or AU plugin
    Run virtually unlimited instances in your DAW simultaneously
    1GB sound library with all the essential sounds of modern music production
    Import your WAV and AIFF sound samples and assign them to any pad
    Up to 8 pad banks (assign up to 128 pads), 4 samples and 4 insert effects per pad
    Hosts VST plugins and automatically maps controls
    Export to WAV and AIFF


General

    Height: 0.66 inches (16.89mm)
    Width: 11.2 inches (284mm)
    Depth: 8.1 inches (205 mm)
    Weight: 1.85 pounds (0.86kg)
    Power: USB
    MIDI I/O interface: 1 In / 1 Out via TRS to MIDI breakout cables (Included)

Sequencer

    Maximum events: unlimited (based on CPU)
    Resolution: 960 pulses per 1/4-note
    Sequences: 128
    Tracks per instance: 1 (user may run unlimited instances)
    Drum pad: 16 (velocity and pressure sensitive)
    Drum pad banks: 8
    Sync mode: MIDI clock, MIDI Time Code
    Transport Controls: MIDI Machine Control

MPC Essentials Software

    Polyphony: 128
    Dynamic filtering: 1 State Variable Filter per voice (up to 8 pole, depending on type)
    Filter types: Low Pass, Band Pass, High Pass, Band Boost, Band Stop, Analog Modeling, Vocal Formant
    Number of programs: 128
    Memory capacity: System Dependent. 2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended)
    Plugin Supported as Host: VST (Mac / PC), AU (Mac), RTAS
    Plugin Formats Available to other DAWs: VST, AU (Mac Only), RTAS
    Audio files supported: WAV, REX, AIFF, SND
    Word lengths supported: 32 and 64-bit

Effects

    Program Effects: 4 Insert Slots per Pad, 4 Sends to Track Effects per pads
    Plugin Formats Supported: VST (Mac / PC), AU (Mac)

MIDI I/O

    MIDI inputs: 5-pin DIN x 1 via TRS to MIDI breakout cable (included)
    MIDI outputs: 5-pin DIN x 1 via TRS to MIDI breakout cable (included)
    Standard accessories: Operator`s manual
    TRS to MIDI breakout cable x2 (Included)


Mac: 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended) Mac OS X 10.7 - 10.8 with DVD–ROM drive
Windows: 2 GHz Pentium® 4 or Celeron® compatible CPU or faster (multicore CPU recommended) 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended) Windows 7 and Windows 8 (32 or 64-bit) with DVD-ROM drive