Akai Professional MPC XL Next-Generation Flagship Standalone MPC for Sampling and Sequencing

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The Akai Pro MPC XL continues 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. It features ultra-responsive MPCe pads, a dedicated step sequencer with 16 function buttons and OLED displays, a next-gen 8-core processor, 16 GB RAM, 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 MPC 3.7 OS as an all-in-one system, MPC XL can load up to 32 plugin instruments and 16 audio tracks seamlessly, plus support for up to 256 simultaneous voices, making it a professional studio-grade workhorse that's perfect for today's fast-moving producers.

Akai Professional MPC XL Flagship Standalone MPC 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 for expressive performance.
• Assignable performance touch-strip for tactile control.
• Step sequencer with 16 RGB function buttons.
• 16 Q-Link knobs with performancecontrol OLEDs for immediate visual feedback.
• XL channel strip command controls with OLED display.
• One-to-one surface control parameter buttons for faster workflow.
• 10.1" color HD multi gesture touchscreen.
• 8 separate line outputs for external routing and mixing.
• 2 dedicated instrument inputs for recording guitars and keyboards.
• 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with mic preamps for crystal-clear recordings.
• USB-C connectivity for 24 channels of audio I/O and smart devices.
• 8 stereo 1/8" CV/Gate outputs - 16 CV outs.