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Akai Pro MPC XL Standalone Workstation
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Description
Description
Want the Most Powerful Studio Centerpiece for Beatmaking - The Akai Professional MPC XL Standalone Music Production Centerpiece
For music makers who want the most powerful studio centerpiece for beatmaking and full-scale music production, the Akai Professional MPC XL delivers next-level speed, hands-on control, and pro-grade connectivity—so you can build, record, and perform without a computer. Built around MPC3 OS and a next-gen 8-core engine, MPC XL is designed for fast-moving creators who need serious processing, deep sequencing, and a workflow that keeps inspiration flowing.
- Flagship standalone MPC with next-gen 8-core CPU and 16 GB RAM for heavy sessions
- Ultra-responsive MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology for advanced X/Y expression and sound morphing
- 10.1" HD multi-gesture touchscreen with tilt for fast editing, arranging, and performance control
- 16 touch-responsive Q-Link knobs with dedicated OLED displays for clear parameter feedback
- Dedicated 16-step RGB function button sequencer with 16 function modes
- Load up to 32 plugin instruments and run up to 16 audio tracks (MPC3 OS)
- Up to 256 simultaneous voices for dense arrangements and layered productions
- Clip launching, advanced sequencing, high-quality time-stretching, and pro stem separation
- XL Channel Command with dedicated OLED + encoder for quick access to levels, sends, outputs, and record parameters
- Assignable performance touch-strip for FX control, note repeats, fader-style moves, and more
- 256 GB internal NVMe SSD plus SATA expansion bay for scalable storage
- Deep studio connectivity: XLR/TRS combo inputs w/ phantom power, instrument inputs, 8 TRS outputs, CV/Gate, and multi-port USB
MPC XL is a true all-in-one studio hub: sequence external hardware, track vocals and instruments through onboard preamps, route stems through multiple outputs, and control modular gear via CV/Gate—then finish and perform from a single, performance-ready surface. With one-to-one buttons for core functions and a workflow built for speed, it’s made to keep you creating instead of menu-diving.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Digital Audio System:
- ADCs: 24-bit @ 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz
- DACs: 24-bit @ 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz
- DSP: 32-bit floating point
- Mic Inputs 1–2 (Balanced XLR + 1/4" 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)
- Max Input Level: +12.7 dBu
- Gain Range: 58.2 dB
- Phantom Power: Yes (on combo inputs)
- Line Inputs 1–2 (Balanced XLR + 1/4" 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)
- Max Input Level: +20.1 dBu
- Gain Range: 29.7 dB
- Line Inputs 3–4 (Balanced 1/4" 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)
- Max Input Level: +20.3 dBu
- Gain Range: 30.6 dB
- Instrument Inputs 1–2 (Unbalanced 1/4" 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)
- Max Input Level: +10.1 dBu
- Gain Range: 29.7 dB
- Phono Inputs (Unbalanced RCA):
- Dynamic Range: 103.3 dB (A-weighted)
- SNR: 97 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: 0.036% (1 kHz)
- Max Input Level: 65 mVrms (1 kHz)
- Sensitivity: 2 mVrms (1 kHz)
- Outputs:
- Main Outputs 1–2 (Impedance-balanced 1/4" TRS): Max +20.3 dBu, 100 Ω, Dynamic Range 115.6 dB (A-weighted)
- Line Outputs 3–8 (Impedance-balanced 1/4" TRS): Max +20.4 dBu, 100 Ω, Dynamic Range 116.3 dB (A-weighted)
- Headphones: 1/4" + 1/8" stereo; Max power 260 mW (<1% THD into 32 Ω)
- Pads: 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads with 3D sensing; 8 banks
- Knobs & Controls:
- 17 touch-sensitive 360° Q-Link knobs
- 1 push encoder
- 7 dedicated 270° knobs (gain, mix, level)
- 105 dedicated buttons
- Assignable performance touch-strip
- Displays:
- 10.1" (256.5 mm) 1280×800 optically bonded multi-touch display
- 17 monochrome 128×32 OLED displays
- CPU / Memory / Storage:
- CPU: 8-core processor
- Memory: 16 GB
- Storage: 256 GB internal NVMe SSD + 2.5" SATA expansion bay
- Connections:
- (2) combo XLR/TRS inputs (stereo pair)
- (2) 1/4" TRS line inputs (stereo pair)
- (2) RCA phono inputs (stereo pair)
- (2) 1/4" instrument inputs
- (2) 1/4" TS footswitch inputs
- (8) 1/4" TRS outputs (4 stereo pairs)
- (1) 1/4" stereo headphone output
- (1) 1/8" stereo headphone output
- (4) 5-pin MIDI outputs
- (2) 5-pin MIDI inputs
- (8) stereo 1/8" CV/Gate outputs (16 CV channels)
- (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
- Power: 19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive (adapter included)
- Dimensions (Display Flat): 21.4" × 19.2" × 3.7" (543 × 488 × 94 mm)
- Weight: 15.87 lb (7.2 kg)
Manufacturer: Akai Professional
Model: MPC-XL
SKU: I876784-N-10-WHXB
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