AKAI PRO MPC-XL - MPC Sample Sequencer, and Effects Processor

2026-03-30T17:50:00-04:00

Vendor: AKAI PRO
Type: STUDIO
Price: 549.00

For nearly 40 years, MPCs have shaped the sound and culture of modern music production. We made MPC Sample to carry this legacy forward, bringing the art of sampling to a whole new generation of creatives. Compact and intuitive, this innovative instrument—equal parts idea generator and production station—invites you to experience the iconic MPC workflow in a format unlike any other.

Legendary Sampling, Simplified

Inspired by the classic MPC60 design, this portable sampler, sequencer, and effects processor puts the iconic workflow of vintage MPCs into a compact, modern format with features that empower limitless creativity.

Legendary MPC pads, a full-color display, and simple creative controls encourage hands-on sampling, looping, and beatmaking right out of the box. For immediate idea generation, this standalone hardware comes with over 100 kits, inspiring pad and knobs effects, and an intuitive chopping workflow.

MPC Sample is equipped with all the storage and connectivity options you need.  A rechargeable lithium-ion battery, microSD card storage, an onboard sequencer,  an internal microphone, a built-in speaker, and USB-C connection make it easy  and convenient to record, edit, and play back audio on the go—no computer  or DAW required.

YOUR GATEWAY TO  THE WORLD OF MPC

This compact, all-in-one sampler opens the door to the iconic MPC workflow for a new generation of creatives. Powerful yet approachable, it gives you all the essential beatmaking, sampling, and sequencing tools in a format that fits any setup and creative environment. Whether you're sketching ideas on the fly or producing full tracks, MPC Sample delivers the hands-on control and legendary feel of a vintage MPC—simplified.

Made for On-the-Go Use

MPC Sample’s battery-powered design with built-in speaker and microphone empowers users to create and record anytime, anywhere.

Sleek, Hands-On Workflow

Responsive MPC pads, intuitive controls, and a full-color display make producing and beatmaking fast and fun for all skill levels.

Loaded with Onboard Effects

Access four onboard FX engines for real-time sample flips and resampling with 60 creative FX types, including Flex Beat, Color Compressor, Vinyl Emulations, and Tape Emulations.

Instant Inspiration at Your Fingertips

This compact creative tool comes loaded with over 100 artist and producer drum kits, four creative effect engines, and an intuitive chopping workflow to spark ideas immediately.

Fully Standalone Operation

MPC Sample is a complete standalone solution for recording, sequencing, producing, and performing—with the option to connect external gear easily via USB-C and MIDI.

Compact and Connected

Powerful I/O, plenty of storage, USB-C providing audio/MIDI connectivity, and smart device sampling in one handheld unit allows for a full production experience without complexity.

Versatile for Any Genre or Style

MPC Sample is designed for beatmakers, sample-based producers, singer-songwriters, live performers, DAWless jammers, indie creators, and beginner/hobbyist musicians seeking a new form of inspiration and expression.

We linked up with producer, Dibia$e in Los Angeles to explore his roots in the city through MPC Sample, telling stories and capturing real sounds from the record store to the skate park and turning them into beats.

EXPLORE THE MPC sample WITH ANDY MAC

In this overview video, join Andy Mac as he walks you through the exciting features and workflow of MPC Sample and how you can begin your journey into sampling and beatmaking.

Key Features

Built-in Speaker

USB-C powered with internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery (5 hours)

Instant Sample Chop Mode

Internal microphone

4 inTernal effects processors with dedicated knob control

SD Card Mac/PC File Transfer via USB-C

Real-Time Timestretch/RePitch

16 RGB backlit MPC pads with poly aftertouch in a smaller format

Onboard sequencer

Internal Resampling with FX

60 onboard effect types

3 real-time control/effects knobs

microSD card storage for user samples

Legacy MPC parameter slider

Headphones - 1/8" TRS

New master compressor with retro color

Record Gain knob

MIDI In/Out (will require 1/8" to MIDI DIN adapter which is not included with product)

USB-C Audio/Midi Connectivity

prehensive rear I/O:

Stereo In/Out - 1/4" TRS line-level

Internal disk-streaming sample engine (fast sample playback)

Sync Out

MPC SAMPLE ACADEMY

Step inside the MPC Sample Academy, a 30 video training series designed to level up your workflow, beatmaking, and sampling skills, unlocking the full creative power of MPC Sample. In this video series, Andy Mac will guide you through the creative potential of MPC Sample from the ground up—from navigating around the hardware to making your first beats or sampling your first break!

Technical

Specifications=

Portable sampler, sequencer, and effects processor with the iconic vintage MPC workflow.

Hardware and I/O

Storage Capacity

8GB internal (*Including ~2GB factory data), microSD expansion

RAM

2GB

Pads

16 RGB-lit velocity-sensitive MPC Pads with aftertouch

Display

Full-color LCD with high-resolution waveform editing

I/O

INPUT: 2x 1/4-inch TRS (AUDIO IN) mic/line

OUTPUT: 2x 1/4-inch TRS (AUDIO OUT), +9dBu/2.2Vrms, 1x 1/8-inch TRS (HEADPHONES)

MIDI: 1/8-inch TRS In/Out (with 'midi-through' capability)

SYNC OUT: 1/8-inch TRS CV (with configurable sync rates)

USB Type C (power and data)

Mic/Speaker

Built-in mic and 3-watt speaker for portable standalone recording and monitoring

USB Capablities

Power, Audio In/Out Device, Midi In/Out Device, SD Card Access (file transfer to/from computer)

Supported Power Supply

USB-C

Battery

Lithium-Ion battery (USB rechargeable), ~5h of continuous playback

External Storage

microSD card

Dimensions

23.6(L) x 19.4(W) x 5.0(H) cm

Format and Support

Polyphony

(2) balanced XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS

Disk Streaming

Fast onboard disk streaming (up to 32 voices)

Recordable Data

128 samples/128 sequences (16 samples x 8 banks per project, 16 sequences x 8 banks per project), no project limit

Maximum Sampling Time

20 minutes per sample

Recall Recording

25 seconds audio, pad performance record to sequence

Import Format

.wav, .mp3, .aif/.aiff, .snd, .s1s, .s3s, .flac, .ogg

Processing Sampling Frequency

44.1k / 32-bit float

Supported Sampling Frequencies

File import: 24-bit or 16-bit, 44.1k, 48k, 96k; Recording: 24-bit 44.1k

Key Software Features

Sequencer

MPC Sequencer with Real-Time Swing, 960 pulses per quarter note

Sampling

Fast sample-to-pad workflow from Mic, Audio In, USB (Mac/Win/iOS/Android), Resample; Threshold-controlled sampling; Fixed-length sampling for accurate loops

Record

Classic MPC Note repeat, “Sequence Recall” (midi retrospective record), “Sample Recall”

Effects

60 different FX across Pad FX, Knob FX, FlexBeat, Color-Compressor

Effects Routes

Main Output, Input, Per-Pad; Internal (Main Output, Knob FX per-pad); Real-time processing of External Inputs; Input record Knob FX

Fast Workflow

Fast one-touch functionality for intuitive sampling, recording and performance

Legacy Fader Control

Assignable fader for customizable controls over pad parameters

Song Mode

Easy arrangement of songs and export

MPC3 Support (Coming April 2026)

MPC Sample projects can be opened in MPC 3.8 or later, so you can continue production in standalone mode or on MPC3 desktop software. Compatible with all MPC standalone hardware/software running version 3.8 and higher.

Other

Accessories

USB-C cable