Akai Professional MPC XL Standalone Music Production Center
MPC XL puts the power of a full studio right at your fingertips. The most advanced MPC yet, this all-in-one production hub is made for more than sampling and sequencing alone. It’s designed to give you complete creative freedom over every sound, loop, sample, sequence, or idea for your next best beat. It’s your entire workflow—made to work for you.
THE FLAGSHIP OF ALL STANDALONES
MPC XL has everything you need for pro-level music making. It features ultra-responsive MPCe™ pads, a dedicated step sequencer, touch-sensitive Q-Links with OLED displays, a next-gen 8-core processor, 16 GB RAM, hands-on performance controls, advanced sequencing tools, deep I/O connectivity, and so much more. Integrated with MPC3 OS, this system supports up to 32 plugin instruments, 16 audio tracks, and 256 voices, making it a studio-grade workhorse.
The flagship of all standalone music production systems, MPC XL is an all-in-one studio hub. Produce your entire album, drive your external hardware, and command your setup from one powerful instrument—no computer required.
Powered by a new Gen 2 8-core processor with 16GB of RAM, MPC XL delivers four times the performance of previous MPCs. Load multiple plugin instruments, run complex sessions, and navigate your projects without interruption.
Easily view and access every element of your production with this system’s 10.1″ HD multi-gesture touchscreen with tilt. MPC XL has 16 Q-Link knobs, each with its own OLED display, providing clear visual feedback for mixing, editing, and sound design. XL Channel Command offers instant access to levels, sends, outputs, and recording parameters with a dedicated OLED and encoder for fast, intuitive navigation. An assignable performance touch-strip adds tactile control over FX, note repeats, faders, and more.
Build, edit, and perform ideas with the integrated 16-step RGB function button sequencer. Whether you’re crafting complex beats, sequencing external synths, or arranging clips, the system gives you complete control over your entire workflow.
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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone
(1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone
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
(16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pas with 3D-sensing technology
(8) banks (selectable via Pad Bank buttons)
Knobs
(17) 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs
1) 360° encoder with push
(7) 270° knobs (gain, mix, level)
Buttons
(105) dedicated buttons
- (36) single-color LED
- (43) dual-color LED
- (1) dual color + red
- (17) RGB LED
- (8) unlit
Display
(1) 1280×800 full-color, optically bonded, multi-touch display (10.1” / 256.5 mm)
(17) monochrome 128×32 OLED displays
CPU
Processor:
8-core processor
RAM:
16 GB
Storage:
256 GB internal NVMe SSD + SATA expansion bay
Connections
(2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) combo XLR/TRS inputs (stereo pair)
(2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS line inputs (stereo pair)
(2) RCA phono inputs (stereo pair)
(2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) instrument inputs
(2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TS footswitch inputs
(8) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (4 stereo pairs)
(1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output
(1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone output
(4) 5-pin MIDI outputs
(2) 5-pin MIDI inputs
(8) stereo 1/8” (3.5 mm) CV/Gate outputs
(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
Wireless
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Power
via power adapter:
19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive (adapter included)
Dimensions
21.4” × 19.2” × 3.7”
543 × 488 × 94 mm
Weight
15.87 lbs
7.2 kg
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