The MPC2000XL continues Akai Professional's tradition of providing rock solid sequencing and drum programming combined with powerful sampling facilities in one convenient and portable desktop unit.

Extended information

New features on the MPC2000XL include Next Sequence key, four bank keys to effectively provide 64 pads, Track Mute key, hinged LCD, multi-program playback, device naming, MIDI soft thru, multi-track recording, time stretch, resampling, simultaneous playback of a second sequence plus folder file management.

Best of all, though, is that this power works with you instead of against you - if you've ever used a computer-based sequencer/sampler, you'll know exactly what we mean!

Whether you're producing drum 'n' bass, sequencing a rack-full of MIDI modules or performing live; whether you're programming intricate drum parts or triggering loops, you'll love the self-contained convenience and ease of use the MPC2000XL gives you and the MPC2000XL's friendly and intuitive user interface simplifies the expression of your creativity.

The MPC2000XL's compact and rugged build also means that is equally at home on stage as it is in the studio.

Technical specifications

Sampler, drum machine and multi-track MIDI sequencer in one instrument
Dedicated buttons for the most commonly used functions
Informative graphic LCD on a hinged, tiltable panel
Extremely powerful sampling drum machine/phrase sampler
Extensive sample editing that includes cut and paste, timestretch, etc., with waveform display
44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo sampling with 32-voice polyphony
Resonant digital filter & envelope per voice
Large, great-feeling, velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads for expressive programming
Note Variation slider for programming a wide variety of dynamics
Stereo Mix outputs & optional eight individual outputs
S/PDIF digital I/O
Built-in floppy disk and SCSI interface
Reads sample data from S1000 and S3000 series samplers, E-mu EIIIx, Roland S750/S760, .WAV
Powerful and easy-to-use MIDI sequencer offers a great alternative to complex computer-based sequencers
Supports both linear and pattern-style (looped) recording
300,000 note sequence capacity
Step Edit mode for fast recording, viewing or editing of any event in a sequence
Flexible synchronization capabilities: MIDI clock, MTC, and SMPTE (optional)
Two MIDI inputs with merge & two independent MIDI outputs (32 channels)