Akai Professional MPC XL Flagship Standalone Sample / Drum Machine

The Akai Pro MPC XL elevates the legacy of the world’s most influential sampling drum machine: the MPC.

Designed for computer-free, music-making workflows, MPC XL is the pinnacle of standalone power. This studio centerpiece features ultra-responsive MPCe pads, a dedicated step sequencer with 16 function modes, 16 touch-responsive Q-Links with OLED displays, a next-gen 8-core processor, 16 GB RAM, a hands-on performance touch-strip, and one-to-one surface control buttons. Building on the flexible, performance-first features MPC users love, MPC XL offers advanced sequencing, clip launching, pro stem separation, high-quality time-stretching, and powerful I/O connectivity.

Seamlessly integrated with MPC3 OS, this all-in-one system can load up to 32 plugin instruments and 16 audio tracks, with support for up to 256 simultaneous voices, making it a studio-grade workhorse that’s perfect for today's fast-moving producers.

Features

· No computer required: standalone hardware with MPC3 OS for a streamlined workflow

· Gen 2 8-core processor with 4x the processing power of previous MPCs

· 16GB RAM for running multiple plugins simultaneously

· 256GB internal SSD storage for saving projects, plug-in instruments, samples, and presets

· MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology brings a new level of expression to beatmaking and production: 4 quadrants per pad make it possible to morph, loop, layer, and control sounds and effects freely

· Assignable performance touch-strip for tactile control of Performance FX, note repeats, Channel faders, and more

· Step sequencer with 16 RGB function buttons

· 16 Q-Link knobs with performance-control OLEDs for immediate visual feedback

· XL Channel Command allows for quick access to mixing and recording parameters (including level, sends, and outputs) at the touch of a button—with a dedicated OLED display and encoder for parameter control and visual feedback

· One-to-one function buttons for immediate access to every feature

· 10.1” HD multi-gesture touchscreen with tilt

· 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with mic preamps and phantom power for crystal-clear recordings

· 2 dedicated instrument inputs for recording guitars and keyboards

· 8 separate line outputs for external routing and mixing