AKAI MPC XL önálló szampler- és szekvenszer-munkaállomás

Producers and beatmakers often struggle to find a hardware unit that combines the tactile feel of classic drum machines with modern sampling and sequencing power. The AKAI MPC XL solves this by delivering a standalone sampler and sequencer that requires no computer, letting you create, edit, and perform music anywhere. Its 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads give you expressive control over drums, basslines, and melodic phrases, while the 32-voice polyphony ensures complex arrangements play back without note dropouts.

Who is it for

This workstation is ideal for hip-hop producers, electronic musicians, live performers, and studio engineers who need a reliable, hands-on instrument for beatmaking and sequencing. Whether you are building tracks from scratch or triggering samples on stage, the MPC XL offers the workflow and connectivity to fit your creative process.

Main features

• 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads for dynamic performance
• 32-voice polyphony with resonant low-pass filter per voice
• 64-track sequencer with 100,000 note capacity
• 16-bit / 44.1 kHz sampling with 2 MB RAM (expandable to 32 MB)
• Stereo analog inputs and outputs, plus S/PDIF digital I/O (optional)
• MIDI In/Out (2 each) and SCSI port for external storage
• Backlit LCD display (240 x 64 dots) for clear navigation
• Optional EB16 multi-effects processor for added sound shaping

Specifications

• Product type: Standalone Sampler/Sequencer
• Pads: 16 velocity-sensitive, pressure-sensitive
• Polyphony: 32 voices
• Sampling resolution: 16-bit / 44.1 kHz
• Internal memory: 2 MB RAM (expandable to 32 MB)
• Sequencer: 64 tracks, 100,000 notes
• MIDI I/O: 2 In / 2 Out
• Audio inputs: Stereo 1/4" L/R (Phono/Line switchable)
• Audio outputs: Stereo 1/4" L/R (Main), 8 individual 1/4" outputs (optional)
• Digital I/O: S/PDIF In/Out (optional)
• Storage: Internal floppy drive, SCSI port
• Display: Backlit LCD (240 x 64 dots)
• Filter: Resonant low-pass per voice
• Effects: Optional EB16 multi-effects processor
• Synchronization: MIDI Clock, MTC
• Power supply: Internal AC

Tips

To get the most from your MPC XL, expand the RAM to 32 MB for longer sampling times and connect an external SCSI drive for extensive sound libraries. Use the individual outputs to route different instruments to separate mixer channels for better control during mixing and live performance.