Akai Professional MPC-XL Standalone Music Production Workstation

The Akai Professional MPC-XL redefines music production with unmatched power and versatility, serving as a complete standalone studio hub. Designed for creators who demand total control, it lets you craft, sequence, and perform entire tracks effortlessly, integrating seamlessly with external hardware while eliminating the need for a computer. Professional, intuitive, and endlessly inspiring, it’s the centerpiece for modern music production.

Features

• 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
  
• Expressive MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology with 4 quadrants per pad
  
• 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
• 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
  
• USB-C connectivity for 24 channels of audio I/O, 32 channels of MIDI IO, and easy connectivity to sample from smart devices
  
• 8 stereo 1/8” CV/Gate outputs for a total of 16 CV outs
  
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth To enable wireless collaboration and file transfer
  
• MPC Pro Pack. Powered by next-gen MPC3 OS and enhanced
• New MPC Pro Pack features like studio-grade time-stretch, clip-launching, expanded CV control, and new pro plugins
  
• Clip Matrix. Clip launch workflow for enhanced song arranging and performance

Specifications

Digital Audio System
ADCs: 24-bit @ 44.1, 48, 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
Inputs: (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
Inputs: (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
Inputs: (2) balanced XLR + 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: 109.4 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
Inputs: (2) balanced XLR + 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS
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
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
Outputs: (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
Outputs: (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 Output
Outputs: (1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo / (1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo
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
Pads: (16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads with 3D-sensing technology
Banks: (8) selectable via Pad Bank buttons

Knobs
Knobs: (17) 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs
Additional Knobs: 1) 360° encoder with push / (7) 270° knobs (gain, mix, level)

Buttons
Buttons: (105) dedicated buttons
LED Indicators: (36) single-color, (43) dual-color, (1) dual-color + red, (17) RGB, (8) unlit

Display
Main Display: 1280×800 full-color, optically bonded, multi-touch (10.1” / 256.5 mm)
Secondary Displays: (17) monochrome 128×32 OLED

CPU / Memory / Storage
Processor: 8-core processor
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: 256 GB internal NVMe SSD + SATA expansion bay

Connections
Mic Inputs: (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) combo XLR/TRS (stereo pair)
Line Inputs: (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS (stereo pair)
Phono Inputs: (2) RCA (stereo pair)
Instrument Inputs: (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm)
Footswitch Inputs: (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TS
Line Outputs: (8) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS (4 stereo pairs)
Headphone Outputs: (1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) / (1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo
MIDI: (4) 5-pin outputs / (2) 5-pin inputs
CV/Gate: (8) stereo 1/8” (3.5 mm) outputs
USB: (1) Type-C / (3) Type-A ports
Other: (1) SD card slot / (1) power adapter input / (1) drive bay for 2.5” SATA drive

Wireless
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes

Power
Power Input: 19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive (adapter included)