Akai XR20 Beat Production Center

Manufacturer: Akai
Product type: Drum machines
Cat no: XR 20  

• 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 for realism and expression
• Battery power capability and AC adapter
• 32-voice polyphony
• Inputs: 1 x 1/4" mic, 2 x 1/4" footswitch and 1 x MIDI
• Outputs: 1 x 1/4" stereo pair (main), 1 x 1/4" stereo (aux), 1 x 1/4" stereo headphones and 1 x MIDI
• Create your own beats with over 650 pre-loaded sounds
• Integrated effects engine for reverb, EQ and compression

The XR20 is a portable beat production center loaded with fresh sound library that's designed for making hip-hop and R&B wherever and whenever inspiration strikes. Over 700 sounds cover standard and electronic drums, one-shot hits, bass and synth sounds to easily create a total mix in next-to-no time.

The XR20 includes reverb, EQ and compression to enable MCs and producers to complete their tracks. Plug in a microphone and mix vocals with your beats. The XR20 runs on wall or battery power so it's flexible and portable. In pattern play mode, you can trigger different patterns from each pad, so you can tailor the beats to flow with the energy on-stage. Bright blue pads light with the beat to illuminate your performances as you light up the club.

With the XR20 beat production station, Akai Pro put the hip in hip-hop.

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