Akai Professional MPC SamplevsAkai Professional MPC XL
Summary
Akai Professional MPC Sample 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 MPC Sample | Akai Professional MPC XL |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | Channel | None |
| Pads | 16 | 16 |
| Faders | 1 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 4 | 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 | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | Yes |
| Pedal inputs | — | Footswitch |
| USB bus powered | Yes | No |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat, Battery powered | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat |
| Bundled software | Standalone only; MPC3 project export planned | MPC standalone OS, MPC desktop software |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 194 × 236 × 50 mm | 543 × 488 × 94 mm |
| Weight | 0.92 kg | 7.2 kg |
Key differences
- Faders: MPC Sample – 1 MPC XL – 0
- Knobs / encoders: MPC Sample – 4 MPC XL – 25
- Aftertouch: MPC Sample – Channel MPC XL – None
- CV / Gate out: MPC Sample – No MPC XL – Yes
- Bluetooth MIDI: MPC Sample – No MPC XL – Yes
- USB bus powered: MPC Sample – Yes MPC XL – No
Both are the same on pads (16).