Akai Professional APC64vsAkai Professional MPC XL
Summary
Akai Professional APC64 and Akai Professional MPC XL: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 11 of 17 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional APC64CurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPC XL |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | Polyphonic | None |
| Pads | 64 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 0 | 25 |
| Display | Colour LCD | Colour LCD |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | TRS in, TRS out | DIN in, DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | Yes |
| Pedal inputs | — | Footswitch |
| USB bus powered | Yes | No |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Sequencer, Scale mode, DAW transport, Standalone mode | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Lite | MPC standalone OS, MPC desktop software |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 272 × 371 × 34.5 mm | 543 × 488 × 94 mm |
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 7.2 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: APC64 – 64 MPC XL – 16
- Knobs / encoders: APC64 – 0 MPC XL – 25
- Aftertouch: APC64 – Polyphonic MPC XL – None
- Released: APC64 – 2023 MPC XL – 2026
- Bluetooth MIDI: APC64 – No MPC XL – Yes
- USB bus powered: APC64 – Yes MPC XL – No
Both are the same on faders (0).