Akai Professional MPC XL Standalone Sampler and Sequencer

Product Description

The Akai Professional MPC XL is a flagship standalone production hub featuring advanced sampling and sequencing tools, tactile performance controls, extensive I/O, and a generous selection of samples, effects, and instruments. Designed for professional producers, beatmakers, and touring musicians, the MPC XL combines cutting-edge features like stem separation, time-stretching, and resampling with next-gen performance controls such as ultra-responsive pads, touch-sensitive Q-Link controls, and a versatile performance touch strip. Powered by an 8-core Gen 2 processor supporting 16 audio tracks, 256 voices, and 32 plug-ins, the MPC XL is well-equipped to handle modern production workflows and demanding live performance environments.

AKAI'S MOST ADVANCED STANDALONE MPC TO DATE

The Akai Professional MPC XL represents the next evolution of the Akai MPC lineage, delivering four times the processing power of previous standalone MPCs. Driven by a Gen 2 8-core processor, 16 GB RAM, and a 256 GB SSD the MPC XL easily runs multiple plug-ins, complex sample chains, and real-time effects without skipping a beat. The result is a responsive, studio-grade device for composing, arranging, and performing. Use it as a central production workstation for beat creation, a live performance instrument, or a hybrid interface when you need to combine hardware synths, modular and analog gear, and software instruments.

ALL-IN-ONE PRODUCTION HUB TO STREAMLINE YOUR WORKFLOW

As a self-contained production hub, the Akai Professional MPC XL consolidates classic MPC sequencing, sampling, instruments, effects, and mixing into a single workstation. The 10.1-inch multi-gesture touchscreen and 1-to-1 function buttons reduce menu diving and speed up common tasks like editing samples, arranging sequences, and adjusting mix parameters. Ample onboard storage and connectivity (including a 256 GB SSD, SD card slot, three USB-A ports, and a rear USB-C) make it easy to manage large libraries and complex projects. Whether you’re sketching ideas, building full tracks, or running a live set, the MPC XL adapts to any workflow.

ADVANCED SAMPLING AND SEQUENCING TOOLS

Sampling and sequencing are the heart and soul of the MPC workflow, and the MPC XL provides more creative tools than ever. Extract sounds and loops with advanced stem separation, warp audio to any tempo with high-quality time stretching, and manipulate sounds on the fly with real-time resampling. The onboard 16-mode step sequencer and clip-launching features support precise programming in the studio and expressive performance on stage. Use the mic and phono inputs to sample vinyl, instruments, vocals, and more, then trim your samples and slice loops into playable zones you can map across pads for endless creative possibilities.

HANDS-ON PERFORMANCE CONTROLS

The MPC XL’s control surface includes expressive performance controls, including transport, 1-to-1 function buttons, and a performance touch strip that provides continuous, assignable expression for pitch bends, modulation, or macro automation. Ergonomically designed for tactile interaction, the knobs, buttons, and touch strip respond instantly so you can play the MPC like an instrument or operate it like a workstation. For live sets, map the touch strip and function buttons to effects sends, parameters like filter sweeps, time-stretching, and more to create dynamic transitions and expressive performances.

ULTRA-RESPONSIVE MPCe PADS

The MPC XL features 16 MPCe performance pads with 3D-sensing technology to deliver unparalleled expression, velocity, and aftertouch-style response. Equipped with RGB function buttons for visual feedback, each pad can act as an XY controller, enabling morphing effects, per-pad modulation, and nuanced one-shot variations. Play drum kits and premium plug-in instruments with natural dynamics, assign pad quadrants to different parameters, or layer sounds across pads for complex, evolving textures.

TOUCH-SENSITIVE Q-LINKS WITH OLED DISPLAYS

A set of 16 touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs, each paired with its own dedicated OLED display, provides intuitive hands-on control and visibility for beatmaking and live performance. Each knob's display provides immediate visual feedback as you tweak filters, envelopes, or plug-in parameters, providing expressive control and speed for modern sequencing workflows. Q-Links are ideal for hands-on mixing, plug-in control, and performance modulation. Simply assign them to your desired effect sends, synth parameters, or CV destinations for precise, tactile control.

CONNECT YOUR ENTIRE STUDIO

Designed to connect to all of your favorite studio gear, the MPC XL packs a generous complement of inputs and outputs. Analog I/O including two XLR/TRS combo mic preamps, two instrument inputs, stereo RCA inputs, eight separate line outputs, and dual headphone outputs. Other connectivity features include two 5-pin MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs, front-mounted footswitch jacks, a SATA expansion bay, and four USB connections (including a rear USB Type-C port that functions as a 24-channel bidirectional audio interface). Additionally, the CV Playgroup supports up to 16 simultaneous CV/Gate outputs for modular integration. These options let you record live instruments, route individual parts to external mixers, sync drum machines, and control Eurorack modules from a single central device.

INCLUDED INSTRUMENTS, EFFECTS, AND SAMPLES

The MPC3 OS unlocks deep plug-in compatibility and onboard instruments, effects, and sample libraries so you can build complete productions without a computer. The Akai MPC software supports simultaneous use of up to 32 plug-in instruments, giving you access to virtual synths, sample libraries, and effects in a single project. Built-in processing includes time stretching, stem separation, and a suite of creative FX for shaping sounds.