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Akai MPC XL Music Production System
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Your Price: $3,999.99 CDN
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Description
The Akai Pro MPC XL elevates 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. This studio centerpiece features ultra-responsive MPCe pads, a dedicated step sequencer with 16 function modes, 16 touch-responsive Q-Links with OLED displays, a next-gen 8-core processor, 16 GB RAM, a 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 MPC3 OS, this all-in-one system can load up to 32 plugin instruments and 16 audio tracks, with support for up to 256 simultaneous voices, making it a studio-grade workhorse thats perfect for today's fast-moving producers.
• 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 brings a new level of expression to beatmaking and production: 4 quadrants per pad make it possible to morph, loop, layer, and control sounds and effects freely
• 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 buttonwith a 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
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 12
(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 12
(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 34
(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 12
(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 12
(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 38
(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
(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
Displays
(1) 1280x800 full-color, optically bonded, multi-touch display (10.1" / 256.5 mm)
(17) monochrome 128x32 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
(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: 19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive (adapter included)
Dimensions (Display Flat): 21.4" 19.2" 3.7" (543 x 488 x 94 mm)
Weight: 15.87 lbs / 7.2 kg
Designed for computer-free, music-making workflows, MPC XL is the pinnacle of standalone power. This studio centerpiece features ultra-responsive MPCe pads, a dedicated step sequencer with 16 function modes, 16 touch-responsive Q-Links with OLED displays, a next-gen 8-core processor, 16 GB RAM, a 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 MPC3 OS, this all-in-one system can load up to 32 plugin instruments and 16 audio tracks, with support for up to 256 simultaneous voices, making it a studio-grade workhorse thats perfect for today's fast-moving producers.
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 brings a new level of expression to beatmaking and production: 4 quadrants per pad make it possible to morph, loop, layer, and control sounds and effects freely
• 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 buttonwith a 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
Specifications
Digital Audio SystemADCs: 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 12
(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 12
(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 34
(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 12
(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 12
(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 38
(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
(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
Displays
(1) 1280x800 full-color, optically bonded, multi-touch display (10.1" / 256.5 mm)
(17) monochrome 128x32 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
(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: 19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive (adapter included)
Dimensions (Display Flat): 21.4" 19.2" 3.7" (543 x 488 x 94 mm)
Weight: 15.87 lbs / 7.2 kg
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- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| MPC XL Music Production System | 836098 |
