Akai XR20 (XR 20)

XR20 (XR 20) description:

The AKAI XR20 BEAT PRODUCTION center. Superb controller, the power of MPC creativity for your own sequencer.

The AKAI XR20 is a portable beat production center loaded with a sound set that is geared towards making hip hop and R&B beats wherever and whenever inspiration strikes. The XR 20 has over 700 pre-loaded sounds and an integrated effects engine for Reverb, EQ and Compression puts you in full control of your beat production. A microphone input is even included for mixing vocals with your patterns. Brilliant backlit pads provide visual cues for added beat precision. The XR20 features sounds of standard and electronic drums, single (one-shot) hits, bass and synth sounds to easily create your maximum mix in minimal time.

The main features of the AKAI XR20 include:

• Over 700 sounds produced by Chronic Music
• 99 Preset Patterns and 99 User Patterns
• Backlit LCD
• Bright, glowing, backlit pads that follow the beat
• Microphone input and Headphone output
• Pattern Play Mode – Different patterns can be triggered from individual pads
• Drum Roll / Note Repeat feature
• Battery Power capability and AC Adapter