Korg MPS-10 Drum, Percussion & Sampler Pad

The Korg MPS-10 Drum, Percussion & Sampler Pad is a next-generation performance instrument that combines expressive drum pads, advanced sampling capabilities, powerful looping functions, and real-time sound manipulation into one versatile performance workstation. Designed for drummers, percussionists, electronic musicians, producers, and live performers, the MPS-10 delivers exceptional flexibility for stage performances, studio productions, and creative music making.

Featuring ten highly responsive pads, including four innovative Continuous Controller (CC) pads, the MPS-10 goes far beyond conventional sample pads by enabling musicians to trigger sounds, control effects dynamically, create layered performances, and build completely customized percussion setups. Whether you're performing with an acoustic drum kit, producing electronic music, or creating live loops and backing tracks, the MPS-10 provides an inspiring and highly adaptable platform.

10 Highly Responsive Performance Pads

The MPS-10 features ten durable and highly responsive pads engineered for natural feel, precise triggering, and expressive playing. Developed using Korg's extensive expertise in electronic percussion technologies, the pads deliver excellent sensitivity for both powerful strikes and subtle dynamic performances.

The thoughtfully designed layout allows performers to access all pads comfortably while maintaining an intuitive workflow for both live performance and studio production applications.

Innovative Continuous Controller (CC) Pads

Four of the upper pads function as Continuous Controller (CC) pads, introducing an entirely new level of expressive performance control. These pads detect striking position and movement, allowing performers to manipulate effects and sound parameters in real time.

• Create filter sweeps and dynamic tonal changes
• Perform expressive pitch and modulation effects
• Generate electronic drum rolls and transitions
• Control delays and effect parameters dynamically
• Add movement and expression to live performances

Extensive Sound Library with Over 3,000 Samples

The MPS-10 comes equipped with an extensive onboard sound library containing 2,350 assignable instruments and more than 3,000 high-quality samples. The factory content covers an enormous range of musical styles and performance requirements.

The sound collection includes:

• Acoustic drum kits and percussion instruments
• Electronic drum sounds and EDM kits
• World percussion and ethnic instruments
• Melodic percussion and tuned instruments
• Cinematic and sound design effects
• Loops and musical phrases
• Experimental and contemporary electronic sounds
• Performance effects and atmospheric textures

200 Kits with Deep Customization

The MPS-10 includes 200 kits, allowing musicians to quickly switch between different setups for various performances and musical applications. User kits can be fully customized, enabling complete control over pad assignments, effects, trigger behavior, and sample configurations.

Korg's Smooth Sound Transition (SST) technology ensures that sounds continue naturally even when switching kits during performances, providing seamless transitions without abrupt audio cut-offs.

Integrated 4-Track Looper

The built-in four-track looper transforms the MPS-10 into a complete live performance workstation. Musicians can record and layer rhythms, percussion parts, phrases, and sound textures in real time to build evolving performances and arrangements.

Individual loop tracks can also be exported as WAV files for additional editing and integration into recording and production workflows.

Advanced Sampling Engine

The integrated sampler enables musicians to import their own sounds and create entirely personalized performance environments. Samples can be assigned to pads, layered with factory sounds, and incorporated into custom kits for maximum creative flexibility.

The MPS-10 supports:

• WAV files at 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
• AIFF files at 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
• 16-bit and 24-bit audio formats
• Up to 60 minutes of sample playback
• User sample import via USB
• Extensive sound assignment and customization options

Professional Effects Processing

The MPS-10 incorporates an advanced effects engine featuring 77 onboard effects designed for both subtle enhancement and dramatic sound transformation. Effects can be assigned to individual pads, allowing highly personalized sound design and performance control.

The effects architecture includes insert effects, master processing, filtering, and reverb, enabling performers to craft complex and immersive sonic environments.

32GB Internal Memory for Expanded Creativity

With 32GB of internal memory, including factory data and user storage, the MPS-10 offers substantial capacity for custom kits, user samples, loops, and performance setups. This generous storage capability makes it suitable for extensive live performance preparation and demanding production workflows.

Comprehensive Connectivity

The MPS-10 is designed to integrate seamlessly into professional performance and recording environments. Multiple connectivity options allow expansion with additional triggers, foot controllers, MIDI equipment, and computer-based production systems.

• Headphone output
• Main stereo outputs
• Two assignable sub outputs
• Stereo line inputs
• Microphone input
• Dual trigger inputs for external pads and triggers
• Footswitch inputs
• Expression pedal input
• MIDI OUT connectivity
• USB Type-A and USB Type-B ports

Bright Color Display and Stage-Ready Design

The backlit 320 × 240 color LCD provides clear visual feedback for editing, kit selection, sample management, and performance control. The rugged yet lightweight construction makes the MPS-10 highly portable while remaining durable enough for regular stage use, rehearsals, and studio applications.

Key Features

• 10 highly responsive performance pads
• 4 innovative Continuous Controller (CC) pads
• 2,350 assignable instruments
• More than 3,000 onboard samples
• 200 customizable kits including user kits
• 48-voice polyphony
• Integrated 4-track looper
• 77 onboard effects
• Built-in sampler with USB sample import
• 32GB internal memory
• Smooth Sound Transition (SST) technology
• Support for WAV and AIFF files up to 60 minutes
• Full-color 320 × 240 backlit LCD display
• Main outputs, sub outputs, line inputs, and microphone input
• Dual trigger inputs for expanded pad configurations
• Footswitch and expression pedal connectivity
• MIDI and USB connectivity
• Compact dimensions: 424 × 264 × 75 mm
• Weight: 2.3 kg

Why Choose the Korg MPS-10 Drum, Percussion & Sampler Pad?

The Korg MPS-10 is much more than a sample trigger pad. It is a complete percussion workstation that combines expressive playing surfaces, extensive sound libraries, powerful looping capabilities, real-time effects control, and deep customization in a compact and portable design. Whether you're enhancing an acoustic drum kit, building electronic performances, creating live loops, or producing music in the studio, the MPS-10 delivers the flexibility, creativity, and professional performance capabilities required by today's modern musicians.