KORG MPS-10 - Electronic percussion multipad with sampler, 4 CC pads, and 4-track looper

KORG MPS-10 - Electronic percussion multipad with sampler, 4 CC pads, and 4-track looper

The Korg MPS-10 is an electronic percussion multipad built for live and studio use, featuring 10 high-performance pads , a deep sampler , 4 position-aware CC (Continuous Controller) pads for real-time control, and a 4-track looper with dedicated effects and WAV track export. Its engine offers a massive library of 2,350 instruments (INST) and over 3,000 samples , 200 kits (100 factory + 100 user), and 48-voice polyphony . With features like Smooth Sound Transition (SST) for seamless kit changes, tri-color LEDs per pad, and a 320x240 color LCD , the MPS-10 combines power and speed into a rugged, lightweight chassis.

Main features

• Extensive Factory Library : 2,350 assignable INSTs and >3,000 samples to cover everything from acoustic and ethnic percussion to modern electronica.
• 10 pads + 4 CC pads : The upper CC pads detect the position of the hit to control effects (filter, note delay , MFX, etc.) in a gestural way.
• 4-track looper : recording of what comes out of MAIN OUT (pads + line in / mic in ), dedicated effects for the looper, synchronization between tracks and export of each track to WAV .
• Effects architecture per kit : master reverb + master filter + 2 insert effects (IFX) + Main FX , switchable by pad for complex transitions.
• SST (Smooth Sound Transition): seamless kit changes, even with cymbals or loops playing.
• Official Editor : MPS-10 Editor (Web/USB App) for faster kit creation and organization.
• External Trigger Inputs : 2 stereo jacks (CH A/B, C/D) supporting up to 4 pads/triggers via Y cables. Along with 10 pads and an assignable expression pedal trigger, you can manage up to 15 sounds per kit .
• Flexible sampler : sampling from Line In or Mic In , importing from USB-A and internal editing (normalize, crop, time-stretch , pitch , etc.).
• Stage connectivity : independent MAIN L/R and SUB 1/2 outputs, PHONES 6.3 mm , LINE IN L/R , MIC IN with mic pre , MIDI OUT , USB-A (memory) and USB-B (PC, MIDI and USB audio ).
• Touring-ready design : 2mm hardened polycarbonate top panel, metal potentiometer shafts and pads optimized for sensitivity, dynamics and durability.

Product benefits

• Instant expressive control : 4 CC pads turn gestures into filter sweeps, note delay rolls , or other menu-free modulations.
• Professional set without a computer : 4-track looper with FX, USB import and SST allow you to build complete tracks and change kits without pauses.
• Advanced Routing : Send sounds to SUB OUT 1/2 to separate kick, snare, or click sounds to monitors/PA; monitor via PHONES .
• Simple expansion : add triggers , two footswitches and an expression pedal for triggering, tap tempo , looper volume control, etc.

Use cases

• Hybrid Drum Kit : Integrate the MPS-10 into your acoustic kit and assign layers , loops and effects to external pads and triggers .
• Electronic Live : Build beats with the looper , launch one-shots , and shape FX in real time with the CC pads .
• Backline/Theater : SST and SET LIST (up to 8 lists) speed up scene and kit changes without noise or interruptions.
• Production and Streaming : Use USB audio to record/stream the MPS-10 directly to your computer.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many sounds can I use in a kit? Up to 15 : 10 internal pads + up to 4 external trigger pads + 1 assignable to the expression pedal.
• Can I change kits without cutting? Yes, with SST , changes are seamless, even with tails and repeats.
• What sample formats does it support? WAV/AIFF at 44.1/48 kHz , 16/24-bit (max. file length: ~60 min).
• Does it have MIDI IN? No; it has MIDI OUT , as well as USB-MIDI and USB audio through the USB-B port.

Description for projects

Korg MPS-10 percussion multipad: 10 pads + 4 position-aware CC pads ; 4-track looper with FX and WAV export; 200 kits (100 factory + 100 user); 2,350 INST / 3,002 sample library; 48 polyphony . Effects per kit: master reverb , master filter , 2 IFX and Main FX ; SST for seamless switching. Connectivity: MAIN OUT L/R , SUB OUT 1/2 (TS 6.3 mm), PHONES 6.3 mm , LINE IN L/R (6.3 mm), MIC IN (6.3 mm TRS), TRIGGER IN CH A/B and C/D (TRS), FOOT SW 1/2 , EXP PEDAL , MIDI OUT , USB-A (memory) and USB-B (PC, MIDI and audio). 320x240 color display. 32 GB internal memory. Power supply DC 9 V. Dimensions 424 × 264 × 75 mm ; weight 2.3 kg . Includes AC adapter and quick start guide .