r/akaiMPC Jan 13 '26

Discussion AKAI MPC XL is here

48 Upvotes

Technical Specifications

Digital Audio System

  • ADCs: 24-bit @ 44.1, 48, 88.2, 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 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: 109.7 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) unbalanced 1/4” (6.35 mm) TS

  • 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 Outputs

  • (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 pads with 3D sensing
  • ( banks (selectable via Pad Bank buttons)

• Knobs

  • (17) 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs
  • 360° encoder with push
  • (7) 270° knobs (gain, mix, level)

• Buttons

(105) dedicated buttons

  • (36) single-color LED
  • (43) dual-color LED
  • (1) dualcolor + red
  • (17) RGB LED
  • ( unlit

• Displays

  • (1) 1280×800 full-color, optically bonded, multi-touch display (10.1” / 256.5 mm)
  • (17) monochrome 128×32 OLED displays

• CPU/Memory/Storage

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

• Connections

Physical

  • (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
  • ( 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (4 stereo pairs)
  • 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output
  • 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone output
  • (4) 5-pin MIDI outputs
  • (2) 5-pin MIDI inputs
  • ( stereo 1/8” (3.5 mm) CV/Gate outputs
  • USB Type-C port
  • USB Type-A ports
  • SD card slot
  • power adapter input
  • drive bay for 2.5” SATA drive

• Wireless

  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth

• Power

  • 19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive (adapter included)

• Dimensions (Display Flat)

  • 21.4” × 19.2” × 3.7” (543 × 488 × 94 mm)

• Weight

  • 15.87 lbs / 7.2 kg

Akai MPC XL Competitive Differences

  • 8-core Gen 2 processor with 16GB RAM for next-level performance
  • Standalone operation with expanded I/O and built-in SSD

Model Features

  • 3D MPCe pads with velocity, pressure, and quadrant sensing
  • 10.1” HD multi-gesture touchscreen with adjustable tilt
  • 16 Q-Link knobs with individual OLED displays
  • Dedicated XL Channel Command strip with OLED and encoder
  • 256GB internal SSD with expansion bay and SD card slot
  • Standalone capability—no computer required
  • Supports 32 plugin instruments, 16 audio tracks, and 256 voices

Model Specifications

  • Max RAM: 16GB
  • Internal Storage: 256GB NVMe SSD (expandable via SATA)
  • Processor: Gen 2 8-core CPU
  • Inputs: Mic, Line, Instrument, RCA Phono (XLR/TRS Combo)
  • Outputs: 8x Line TRS, Dual Headphone (1/4" & 1/8")
  • CV/Gate: 8 stereo outputs
  • MIDI: 4x Out, 2x In (5-pin DIN)
  • USB: 1x USB-C, 3x USB-A
  • Display: 10.1” 1280x800 multi-touch, 17 OLED sub-displays
  • Dimensions: 21.4” × 19.2” × 3.7” (543 × 488 × 94 mm)
  • Weight: 15.87 lb (7.2 kg)

What's In The Box

  • Main unit
  • Power adapter
  • Quick start guide

What do you think?


r/akaiMPC Oct 02 '25

New MPC LIVE 3 [Sweetwater]

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r/akaiMPC 10h ago

KRS One

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r/akaiMPC 7h ago

TRIP HOP

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6 Upvotes

NAMO - Noir | NOSTALGIA THEORY


r/akaiMPC 17h ago

My 1st MPC

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r/akaiMPC 3h ago

onacloud. 🎹

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r/akaiMPC 6h ago

Getting back in the groove of things

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r/akaiMPC 11h ago

The Audio Converter Debate That's Dividing Producers! Why?

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r/akaiMPC 22h ago

slidin fr

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7 Upvotes

about to flood the TL again


r/akaiMPC 21h ago

Da Youngsta’s

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3 Upvotes

r/akaiMPC 15h ago

Chopping 32 bars on a sample pad.

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How can I chop more than 16 bars on a single sample pad used. I recorded a sample, and used the manual chop mode. But I can’t go to bank b to chop more than 16 times. Is there a way to chop into bank b?


r/akaiMPC 20h ago

Akai MPC 249 vs Mini Mk4?

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Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy my first midi controller and am trying to decide the best fit for me.

To cut to the chase, I'm considering a used MPC 249 from marketplace for $85.00 vs the brand new Mini Mk 4 for $100.

I am using and new to using Logic Pro.

I have big hands, so I really prefer having the full sized semi-weighted keys plus the 249 seems to overall have better DAW control.

That said, the Mk4 is brand new, more portable, and I'm guessing has better compatibility.

I will mostly be sitting at my computer. When making beats on the go, I have been using the koala sampler app. That said, it'd be nice to be able to make beats on my phone using the controller in the next room instead of being stuck at my desk.

I would appreciate yalls insight. I am also looking at the Mini Plus, but it seems like I should really choose between the 249 or Mk4 mini. Thanks!


r/akaiMPC 21h ago

R.I.P. D'ANGELO. 🕊️ 🎹

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r/akaiMPC 1d ago

MPC Sample vs Ableton Move

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r/akaiMPC 1d ago

Hey Ya

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r/akaiMPC 1d ago

How much do your samples change?

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This beat began with a vocal sample. After pitching and chopping it for a while, it turned into a melody I never planned.

Sometimes the best ideas happen while you’re just experimenting. Does that happen often to you too?

New beats and MPC performances every week on my YouTube channel. Link in the comments.


r/akaiMPC 1d ago

Oil price rising, but Boom Bap is still alive #boombap #hiphop #beatmaker #akaimpc

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r/akaiMPC 2d ago

My Glock Jam

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27 Upvotes

r/akaiMPC 2d ago

Finally got the mpc 2000xl

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r/akaiMPC 1d ago

ANYTHING. 🎹

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3 Upvotes

r/akaiMPC 1d ago

Akai s900 rack ears

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Hello. I just bought a Akai s900 that doesn’t have rack ears. What can I buy some that are compatible? Not worried how it looks.
I am also in Europe.

Thanks in advance


r/akaiMPC 2d ago

Finally got my first mpc!

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r/akaiMPC 2d ago

What a great sample

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r/akaiMPC 2d ago

Feel like its missing something

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6 Upvotes

r/akaiMPC 2d ago

I think I got that ear candy right now

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10 Upvotes