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    Akai MPC XL

    Unleash your creativity with the AKAI MPC XL. Building on the legacy of the world’s most iconic sampling platform, it delivers a streamlined, computer-free workflow designed for today’s studios.

    As the centerpiece of your creative process, this flagship unit combines powerful processing with intuitive, hands-on control. Whether you're crafting intricate drum patterns, recording live instruments, or managing a complex MIDI setup, the MPC XL offers the speed and reliability essential for professional music production.

    Akai MPC XL Unrivaled Processing Power

    Unrivaled Processing Power

    The MPC XL features a powerful engine built to handle complex projects independently of a computer. It enables a smooth workflow, effortlessly managing large libraries and multiple plugins with ease.

    • Gen 2 8-Core Processor: Think of this as the brain of the operation but significantly upgraded. With 4x the processing power of previous MPCs, it handles massive projects and complex plugin chains with ease.
    • 16GB of RAM: With expanded memory, you can push your productions further. Load up to 32 plugin instruments and 16 audio tracks simultaneously or utilize up to 256 simultaneous voices without experiencing lag or performance dropouts.
    • 256 Simultaneous Voices: Craft rich orchestral soundscapes or detailed, high-speed drum patterns without worrying about voice stealing. The MPC XL ensures every note, reverb, and decay is heard just as you intended.

    Express Yourself with Tactile Control

    The MPC XL is built for performance as well as programming, adding new levels of expression to the classic MPC workflow and seamlessly integrating sequencing with live performance capabilities.

    • MPCe Pads with 3D Sensing: These aren't just buttons; they are instruments. The ultra-responsive pads feature 3D-sensing technology, allowing you to modulate sound parameters through pressure and position, adding human nuance to every beat.
    • 10.1” Multi-Gesture Touchscreen: Navigate your project with clarity. The high-definition color display offers a responsive surface for editing waveforms, drawing automation, and mixing tracks, giving you immediate visual feedback on every adjustment.
    • OLED-Enhanced Q-Links: Stay focused on the sound, not the screen. The 16 Q-Link knobs are paired with dedicated OLED displays, providing instant readout of parameters so you can tweak filters, levels, and effects with precision.
    Akai MPC XL Express Yourself with Tactile Control
    Akai MPC XL A Studio’s Social Hub

    A Studio's Social Hub

    Beyond its internal capabilities, the MPC XL is built to connect your entire studio. It serves as a comprehensive hub, effortlessly integrating your analog gear, modular synths, and digital devices.

    • Comprehensive Analog I/O: Connect everything you need to record. With two dedicated instrument inputs, two XLR/TRS combo inputs with mic preamps, and eight separate line outputs, you have the flexibility to route audio for external mixing or multi-tracking.
    • Expanded CV/Gate Connectivity: Bridge the digital and analog worlds. Eight stereo 1/8” CV/Gate outputs provide a total of 16 CV outs, allowing you to sequence and control your modular synthesizers directly from the MPC XL’s sequencer.
    • USB-C Integration: One cable handles it all. The USB-C connectivity supports up to 24 channels of audio I/O, making it simple to integrate smart devices or expand your setup with class-compliant audio interfaces.

    The Next Generation of MPC Perfection

    Step up to the Akai MPC XL and experience the freedom of a truly standalone workflow that refuses to compromise on power.

    Akai MPC XL The Next Generation of MPC Perfection

    Akai MPC XL FAQs

    What is the Akai MPC XL?

    The Akai MPC XL is a standalone music production workstation that combines sampling, sequencing, sound design, and performance control in a single hardware unit.

    Does the Akai MPC XL require a computer?

    No. The Akai MPC XL operates fully standalone, allowing users to create music without a computer, while also supporting optional computer integration.

    Can storage be expanded on the Akai MPC XL?

    Yes. The Akai MPC XL supports internal and external storage expansion, allowing users to store projects, samples, and expansions beyond the built‑in memory.

    Who is the Akai MPC XL best suited for?

    The Akai MPC XL is designed for producers and performers who want a flagship MPC experience with an expanded workflow for studio production and live use.

    AKAI MPC XL Features:

    • Standalone workflow with no computer required
    • Gen 2 8-core processor (4x the power of previous models)
    • 16GB RAM
    • 256GB internal SSD storage
    • MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology
    • 10.1” color HD multi-gesture touchscreen
    • Assignable performance touch-strip
    • 16 Q-Link knobs with OLED feedback
    • 8 separate line outputs and 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs
    • 8 stereo CV/Gate outputs (16 total CV outs)

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    Akai MPC XL Music Production Workstation Specifications

    Akai MPC XL Music Production Workstation Specifications
    Product Specifications
    • Digital Audio System:
      • ADCs: 24-bit @ 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96 kHz
      • DACs: 24-bit @ 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96 kHz
      • Digital Signal Processing: 32-bit floating point
    • Mic Inputs 1–2, (2) balanced XLR+1/4” / 6.35 mm TRS:
      • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.19 / -0.16 dB)
      • Dynamic Range: 109.8 dB (A-weighted)
      • SNR: 109.3 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
      • THD+N: 0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)
      • Preamp EIN:
        • -134 dBu (max gain, 40 Ω source, A-weighted)
        • -129 dBu (max gain, 150 Ω source, unweighted)
      • Maximum Input Level: +12.7 dBu
      • Sensitivity: -45.5 dBu
      • Gain Range: 58.2 dB
    • Line Inputs 1–2, (2) balanced XLR+1/4” / 6.35 mm TRS:
      • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.09 / -0.05 dB)
      • Dynamic Range: 109.8 dB (A-weighted)
      • SNR: 109.4 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
      • THD+N: 0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)
      • Maximum Input Level: +20.1 dBu
      • Sensitivity: -9.6 dBu
      • Gain Range: 29.7 dB
    • Line Inputs 3–4, (2) balanced 1/4” / 6.35 mm TRS:
      • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.09 / -0.05 dB)
      • Dynamic Range: 110.8 dB (A-weighted)
      • SNR: 109.7 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
      • THD+N: 0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)
      • Maximum Input Level: +20.3 dBu
      • Sensitivity: -10.3 dBu
      • Gain Range: 30.6 dB
    • Instrument Inputs 1–2, (2) unbalanced 1/4” / 6.35 mm TS:
      • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.15 / -0.05 dB)
      • Dynamic Range: 111.0 dB (A-weighted)
      • SNR: 109.6 dB (1 kHz, +0 dBu, A-weighted)
      • THD+N: 0.0013% (1 kHz, +0 dBu, -1 dBFS)
      • Maximum Input Level: +10.1 dBu
      • Sensitivity: -19.6 dBu
      • Gain Range: 29.7 dB
    • Phono Inputs, (2) unbalanced RCA:
      • Dynamic Range: 103.3 dB (A-weighted, 65 mVrms @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 Ω source)
      • SNR: 97 dB (A-weighted, 4 mVrms @ 1 kHz, 20 Ω source)
      • THD+N: 0.036% (1 kHz, -46 dBu, -1 dBFS)
      • Maximum Input Level: 65 mVrms (1 kHz)
      • Sensitivity: 2 mVrms (1 kHz)
    • Main Outputs 1–2, (2) impedance-balanced 1/4” / 6.35 mm TRS:
      • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.06 / -0.31 dB)
      • Dynamic Range: 115.6 dB (A-weighted)
      • THD+N: 0.003% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
      • Maximum Output Level: +20.3 dBu
      • Output Impedance: 100 Ω
    • Line Outputs 3–8, (6) impedance-balanced 1/4" / 6.35 mm TRS:
      • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.06 / -0.24 dB)
      • Dynamic Range: 116.3 dB (A-weighted)
      • THD+N: 0.005% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
      • Maximum Output Level: +20.4 dBu
      • Output Impedance: 100 Ω
    • Headphone Outputs:
      • (1) 1/4” / 6.35 mm stereo headphone
      • (1) 1/8” / 3.5 mm stereo headphone
      • Dynamic Range: 100.6 dB (A-weighted)
      • THD+N: 0.025% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 10 mW/channel into 32 Ω headphones)
      • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.06 / -0.31 dB)
      • Maximum Power Delivered: 260 mW (<1% THD, 32 Ω headphones)
      • Maximum Output Level: +20.4 dBu
      • Output Impedance: 32 Ω
    • Pads:
      • (16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads with 3D sensing
      • (8) banks (selectable via Pad Bank buttons)
    • Knobs:
      • (17) 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs
      • (1) 360° encoder with push
      • (7) 270° knobs (gain, mix, level)
    • Buttons:
      • (105) dedicated buttons
      • (36) single-color LED
      • (43) dual-color LED
      • (1) dual color + red
      • (17) RGB LED
      • (8) unlit
    • Displays:
      • (1) 1280×800 full-color, optically bonded, multi-touch display (10.1” / 256.5 mm)
      • (17) monochrome 128×32 OLED displays
    • CPU/Memory/Storage:
      • CPU: 8-core processor
      • Memory: 16 GB
      • Storage: 256 GB internal NVMe SSD + SATA expansion bay
    • Connections:
      • Physical:
        • (2) 1/4” / 6.35 mm combo XLR/TRS inputs (stereo pair)
        • (2) 1/4” / 6.35 mm TRS line inputs (stereo pair)
        • (2) RCA phono inputs (stereo pair)
        • (2) 1/4” / 6.35 mm instrument inputs
        • (2) 1/4” / 6.35 mm TS footswitch inputs
        • (8) 1/4” / 6.35 mm TRS outputs (4 stereo pairs)
        • (1) 1/4” / 6.35 mm stereo headphone output
        • (1) 1/8” / 3.5 mm stereo headphone output
        • (4) 5-pin MIDI outputs
        • (2) 5-pin MIDI inputs
        • (8) stereo 1/8” / 3.5 mm CV/Gate outputs
        • (1) USB Type-C port
        • (3) USB Type-A ports
        • (1) SD card slot
        • (1) power adapter input
        • (1) drive bay for 2.5” SATA drive
      • Wireless:
        • Wi-Fi
        • Bluetooth
    • Power:19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive (adapter included)
    • Dimensions (Display Flat): 21.4” x 19.2” x 3.7” / 543 x 488 x 94 mm
    • Weight: 15.87 lbs / 7.2 k
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