Akai Professional MPC XLvsAkai Professional MPD218
Summary
Akai Professional MPC XL and Akai Professional MPD218: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 11 of 16 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional MPC XL | Akai Professional MPD218CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2026 | 2015 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Pads | 16 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 25 | 6 |
| Display | Colour LCD | None |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out | — |
| CV / Gate out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | Yes | No |
| Pedal inputs | Footswitch | — |
| USB bus powered | No | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat | Note repeat |
| Bundled software | MPC standalone OS, MPC desktop software | MPC Beats, Big Bang Cinema & Universal Drums |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 543 × 488 × 94 mm | 239 × 201 × 41 mm |
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 0.75 kg |
Key differences
- Knobs / encoders: MPC XL – 25 MPD218 – 6
- Released: MPC XL – 2026 MPD218 – 2015
- Display: MPC XL – Colour LCD MPD218 – None
- USB: MPC XL – USB-C MPD218 – USB-B
- CV / Gate out: MPC XL – Yes MPD218 – No
- Bluetooth MIDI: MPC XL – Yes MPD218 – No
Both are the same on aftertouch (None), pads (16) and faders (0).