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Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPC X Special Edition

Current
Released 2023

Desktop flagship with a tilting 10.1-inch touchscreen, 16 Q-Link knobs, eight outputs, XLR/instrument/phono inputs, two MIDI ins, four MIDI outs and eight CV/Gate outputs.

Replaced by MPC XL

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
Akai Professional
Status
Current
Released
2023

Pads & controls

Aftertouch
None
Pads
16
Faders
0
Knobs / encoders
24
Display
Colour LCD
Pitch / mod
None

Connectivity

USB
USB-B
MIDI ports
DIN in, DIN out
CV / Gate out
Yes
Bluetooth MIDI
Yes
Pedal inputs
Footswitch
USB bus powered
No

Features & software

Features
Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat
Bundled software
MPC standalone OS, MPC desktop software

Size & weight

Colours
Black
Dimensions (W × D × H)
505 × 424 × 87 mm
Weight
5.66 kg

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