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AKAI PROFESSIONAL DEBUTS XR20 BEAT PRODUCTION STATION

Portable Beat Machine Integrates Drums, Percussion, FX and Instrument Samples


Cumberland, R.I. (Jan. 16, 2008 ) – Akai Professional, the name synonymous with innovation in electronic musical instruments, announces a new tool for creating beats on-the-go – the XR20 Beat Production Station.

The XR20 is a portable beat production station loaded with a sound set that is geared towards making 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 musicians to make complete backing tracks. A microphone input is included for mixing vocals over patterns. 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
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


The Akai XR20 is coming Q2 - 2008 to musical instrument retailers with an MSRP of $499.