Akai Pro MPC XL Standalone Workstation

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)

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