MORE ARTICLE WITH Akai MPC XL

21. January 2026

MALO BEATS Flips the MPC XL: Chops, Grooves, and Streetwise Sampling

If you think the MPC XL is just another shiny box, think again. MALO BEATS takes this beast for a spin in his home studio, showing off why this machine is a straight-up powerhouse for anyone who lives for sampling and beatmaking. From vinyl chops to that new dedicated chop button, this video is all about getting hands-on, fast, and funky. MALO’s laid-back, no-nonsense style makes you feel like you’re right there, digging through crates and cooking up grooves. Trust me, you’ll want to see how this box slaps—because some things just hit harder when you watch ’em in action.

Akai MPC XL

21. January 2026

RILEY

Bolo Da Producer

Bolo Da Producer Drops the MPC XL: Studio Centerpiece or Big Beige Beast?

Bolo Da Producer is back, and this time he’s got his hands on the brand new Akai MPC XL. Forget the leaks and rumors—Bolo’s giving us the real talk on what this chunky groovebox brings to the table. From its beefy 8-core CPU to a buffet of buttons and cue link controls, this machine is gunning for that top spot in your studio. If you’re hunting for a flagship sampler that’s more at home on your desk than in your backpack, you’ll want to catch Bolo’s honest, streetwise take. Spoiler: he’s not shy about calling it ugly, but sometimes ugly

Akai MPC 2500, Akai MPC Live 3, Akai MPC X, Akai MPC X Special Edition, Akai MPC XL

21. January 2026

SPARKY

Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech

AKAI MPC XL: Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech Drop a Standalone Bomb

The AKAI MPC XL has landed, and Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech are here to show us why this beast is more than just another MPC. Jack Duxbury and Andy Mack get their hands dirty, tearing through features, flexing the new expressive pads, and showing off workflow tricks that would make your DAW cry. If you thought standalone production was already wild, the XL just turned it up to eleven. This isn’t your dad’s sampler – it’s a rave bunker in a box, and Andertons’ no-nonsense approach means you get the real story, warts and all. Ready for a proper

Akai MPC XL

21. January 2026

SPARKY

MusicRadar Tech

MusicRadar Tech’s MPC XL Review: Studio Heavyweight or Overpriced Dinosaur?

MusicRadar Tech have dragged Akai’s new MPC XL into the bunker for a first look, and let’s just say, this thing isn’t here to play nice. With double the RAM, a heap of new controls, and those expressive MPCe pads, the XL is gunning for studio dominance. But is it a true upgrade, or just a big, expensive brick? We break down the key features, the workflow tweaks, and why you might still want to grab an MPC Live instead. If you’re after a portable groovebox, look away now – but if you want a centrepiece that could anchor your

Akai MPC Live III, Akai MPC X, Akai MPC XL

16. January 2026

RAUMKLANG

musotalk

musotalk deconstructed: Akai MPC XL, AI Collapse and the Return of Real Musicians

20 years of MusoTalk – and not a bit quieter: The roundtable with Non-Erik, Mogulator and co. kicks off the year by dissecting the patch geometry of the Akai MPC XL, pondering the ethics of software subscriptions and AI in music production, and discovering Tonalic as a new approach for human accompaniment in the digital studio. Between workflow debates and machine ethics, there’s room for ironic asides and the realization that vintage synths at Berlin’s museum aren’t just behind glass, but right in the middle of the sound space. If you want to know how the future of music production

Akai MPC Live 3, Akai MPC X, Akai MPC XL, Celemony Tonalic

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