NAMM 26: MPC XL Is Out And Its Massive

US MPCe Pads OS 3.7 too      20/01/26

It's so hard to keep these things under wraps these days, and we pity anyone who's trying to juggle the deadline whilst letting people who need to know what's coming, but we did hear about the MPC XL last week via a few leaks. However, today is the day it's officially out - just in time for NAMM (which is starting Thursday).

So here it is, the MPC XL which is the flagship of the MPC range with increased processing - Gen 2 8-core processor with 4x the processing power of previous MPCs and 16GB RAM,  the new MPCe 4 quadrant pads we first saw in the MPC LIVE III (*SEE OUR VIDEO) , plus the 16 step sequencing buttons, Q-link controls and touchstrips.

This thing is larger than the OG MPC X  with a 10.1" HD multi-gesture touchscreen. Its massive!

Available now priced at €2,899.99, £2,499.99 and $2,899 through Akai dealers.

AKAI Professional and Spitfire Audio have formed a new strategic partnership which will provide MPC users access to Spitfire's tools within their MPC devices, beginning with the MPC XL. More information surrounding this partnership will be announced at a later date. 

https://www.akaipro.com/

Here's the very hard working Loopop's review:

Performance & Processing Power 

• Gen 2 8-core processor with 4x the processing power of previous MPCs 

• 16GB RAM for running multiple plugins simultaneously 

• 256GB internal NVMe SSD storage with SATA expansion bay for additional storage 

• Support for up to 32 plugin instruments, 16 audio tracks, and 256 simultaneous voices 

• Production-ready plugins, samples, and effects included 

Expressive Control & Interface 

• Ultra-responsive MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology and four quadrants per pad for advanced expression 

• 16 Q-Link knobs with performance-control OLEDs for immediate visual feedback 

• Assignable performance touch-strip for tactile control of Performance FX, note repeats, and channel faders 

• Step sequencer with 16 RGB function buttons 

• XL Channel Command with dedicated OLED display and encoder for quick mixing and recording parameter access 

• One-to-one function buttons for immediate access to every feature 

• 10.1" HD multi-gesture touchscreen with tilt 

I/O & Connectivity 

• 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with mic preamps and phantom power for crystal-clear recordings 

• 2 dedicated instrument inputs for recording guitars and keyboards 

• 2 phono inputs for connecting turntables 

• 8 separate line outputs for external routing and mixing 

• USB-C connectivity for 24 channels of audio I/O and 32 channels of MIDI I/O 

• 8 stereo 1/8" CV/Gate outputs for a total of 16 CV outs, perfect for modular rigs and synth setups 

• 4 five-pin MIDI outputs and 2 five-pin MIDI inputs 

More information: 

Wowza - has it given you the itch to upgrade?

 

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