AKAI PROFESSIONAL XR20 BEAT PRODUCTION STATION NOW AVAILABLE
Portable Beat Machine Ships With Integrates Drums, Percussion, FX and Instrument Samples
Cumberland, R.I. (Feb. 21, 2008) – Akai Professional, the name synonymous with innovation in electronic musical instruments, is now shipping the XR20 Beat Production Station – the ultimate new tool for creating beats on-the-go.
The eagerly awaited XR20 is a portable beat production station loaded with a dynamic sound set for producing serious Hip-Hop and R&B beats wherever and whenever inspiration strikes.
More than 700 pre-loaded sounds cover a range of drums, percussion, effects and instrument samples, while an integrated effects engine includes Reverb, EQ and Compression, enabling users to make complete backing tracks. A microphone input is included for mixing vocals over patterns, and bright 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 the maximum mix in minimal time. Key features of the XR20 include:
The Akai XR20 is now available for purchase at an MSRP of $499.
Cumberland, R.I. (Feb. 21, 2008) – Akai Professional, the name synonymous with innovation in electronic musical instruments, is now shipping the XR20 Beat Production Station – the ultimate new tool for creating beats on-the-go.
The eagerly awaited XR20 is a portable beat production station loaded with a dynamic sound set for producing serious Hip-Hop and R&B beats wherever and whenever inspiration strikes.
More than 700 pre-loaded sounds cover a range of drums, percussion, effects and instrument samples, while an integrated effects engine includes Reverb, EQ and Compression, enabling users to make complete backing tracks. A microphone input is included for mixing vocals over patterns, and bright 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 the maximum mix in minimal time. Key features of the XR20 include:
- More than 700 sounds produced by Chronic Music
- Ninety-nine 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
The Akai XR20 is now available for purchase at an MSRP of $499.
