Akai MPC XL Review & Hands-On Demo
Host Ziv Eliraz – in the latest loopop video – takes an in-depth look at the Akai MPC XL, introduced at the 2026 NAMM Show.
The MPC XL Akai’s next-generation large-format MPC, replacing the previous-generation MPC X and X SE.
Eliraz offers an overview of the new features in the MPC XL, the new software features, and pros and cons compared to the competition and previous MPCs.
0:00 Intro
1:30 Overview
2:50 MPCe Pads
3:35 3.7 MPCe
3:55 Quadrants
4:40 Pad presets
7:25 Macros
9:00 Crossfade
9:20 Articulations
9:40 Touch strip
10:40 Note strum
11:20 Step buttons
12:20 Drum seq
11:35 Note seq
14:00 Step edit
14:40 Automation
15:05 Other modes
17:00 Buttons
18:15 VU meters
18:45 Power
19:55 I/O
21:40 Pro-pack
22:00 Pros & cons
Watch the MPC XL review, and share your thoughts on it in the comments!
