Another leak has provided more clarity: Akai’s next flagship product, the MPC XL, appears to be about to be unveiled. After initial hints surfaced at Guitar Center and in various forums in December 2025, more detailed information was leaked on Squarecable.com. The infos on this website has since been taken offline. The leak provided deeper insight into the technical features of the new model, which appears to be a logical continuation of the successful MPC series. The new model appears to be a logical continuation of the successful MPC series. With its increased power, expanded memory, and redesigned appearance, the MPC XL could be a significant advancement in becoming a true standalone production center.
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New Information About the Upcoming AKAI MPC XL
According to the leak, the MPC XL will feature the same second-generation, eight-core processor used in the MPC Live 3. However, the key difference lies in the memory. The MPC XL is rumored to have 16 GB of RAM, which is double the amount in the Live 3 model. This expansion should ensure smoother workflows and enable the parallel use of up to 32 plugin instruments, 16 audio tracks, and up to 256 voices. Akai has also responded to user requests regarding internal memory by doubling its capacity to 256 GB. Additionally, the new workstation has an extra slot for an SSD and an SD card slot, which will be useful in professional settings.
Akai MPC XL connectivity · Source: Squarecable
The display has grown to a size never before offered by an MPC. Rather than the 7-inch touchscreen found on the Live 3, the MPC XL features a 10.1-inch HD multi-touch display with an adjustable tilt angle. This promises a much more comfortable experience for designing sounds, sampling, and arranging tracks. The connection area in the published images also appears to be a significant step towards becoming a studio hub. In addition to four inputs – including two with phantom power and two line/RCA phono inputs – there are eight line outputs in TRS format, two headphone outputs, eight CV/Gate stereo outputs, two MIDI inputs, and four MIDI outputs. A USB-C port and three USB-A ports complement the setup, allowing for flexible integration of controllers, storage media, or synthesizers.
It is unclear at this point whether and which new plugins are pre-installed. It is also unclear if the MPC XL will receive software features beyond the existing MPC ecosystem. However, according to the leak, the price seems to have already been set at $2,899.99. Official details are expected to be released at NAMM 2026, which starts on January 20. Until then, excitement remains high, and the available information suggests that Akai could set another milestone in the history of its groove workstations with the MPC XL.
Is There a New Flagship MPC on the Way?
[22 December 2025] Leaked photos for a new Akai MPC XL reveal Live III-style sequencer and MPCe pads, a new Q Link knob configuration, and an MSRP of $2899.
Akai MPC XL Leak
Akai Professional’s MPC X came out in 2017, with the Special Edition model dropping after. The line is certainly due for a refresh – and it looks like that’s about to happen. If new information and photos are to be believed, there’s an Akai MPC XL hitting store shelves in January 2026 with an MSRP of $2899.
Akai MPC XL · Source: SampleKings
The photos show what looks to be the box for a new flagship Akai MPC XL with both front and back shots. The image is the same on both sides, with the rear having additional printed information. The photos seem to have first been shown in a Facebook group, although the link is not working.
A YouTube video from SampleKings has the images, as well as a screenshot of what appears to be a message from the original poster, stating that the MPC XL is already in stock at Guitar Center and will be available on January 20, 2026, for an MSRP of $2899. Keep in mind that none of this information is confirmed.
Akai MPC XL: What We Know
Looking at the rear of (what we assume is) the box, it looks like the Akai MPC XL will have a 10-inch multi-gesture touch display, an audio level display, and channel strip controls. Across the bottom, there’s a touch strip controller, MPCe pads from the Live III, and transport controls.
Akai MPC XL · Source: SampleKings
The interesting part appears to be the horizontal strip of Q Link knobs with multicolored step sequencer buttons running below them.
The upper area of the photo shows the rear panel of the Akai MPC XL, with stereo quarter-inch inputs (configurable as two mono jacks), phono inputs, four stereo quarter-inch outputs (can be used as eight mono outs), two in and four out MIDI DIN jacks, eight TRS CV/Gate jacks, and two USB-A ports. SampleKings guesses that USB-C ports are above this and can’t be seen in the photo due to cropping.
The text explaining the front of the device at the bottom of the box is too small to be legible.
Akai MPC XL: Pricing and Availability
While the box does look pretty real, the price and availability information should be taken with a big ol’ shaker of salt. As mentioned above, the original post claims an MSRP of $2899 and a street date of January 20 of next year.
As soon as we have more information, we’ll let you know.
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