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The MPC One G2 and MPC Key 37 G2 both come loaded with a new eight-core processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, and are powered by the company’s latest MPC operating system.
British producer, composer and musician Neil Davidge has worked with David Bowie, Snoop Dogg, UNKLE and Damon Albarn. Asked to recall a sonic highlight from his career, he nominates Massive Attack’s 1998 classic ‘Teardrop’.
Akai recapture the magic of MPC with a powerful, portable groovebox.
The new addition to the MPC line-up draws its inspiration from the original 1980’s machines, and delivers a retro-styled version of the MPC Live III.
The MPC Sample draws its inspiration from the likes of the MPC60, and allows users to sample, chop and arrange beats anywhere with no computer required.
Akai go large with the super heavyweight MPC XL.
The first formal collaboration between the two brands will see a selection of the UK-based sampling experts’ virtual instruments made available within Akai’s MPC ecosystem.
Living up to its title, the MPC XL essentially packs an entire studio into a single box, combining the much-loved MPC playing and programming experience with a wealth of audio, MIDI and CV connectivity options, DAW-like multitracking capabilities and complete standalone operation.
The Live III is the most powerful and flexible MPC yet...
Join us as we travel back in time to see how the story of one of the most important machines in modern music began.
