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Akai's new MPK Mini Plus is a compact 37-key MIDI controller equipped with MPC Pads, an assignable X/Y joystick and knobs, and a dedicated transport section.
David Caulfield has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of a book detailing the development of the Akai Professional products that put sampling and sequencing into the reach of musicians.
Akai’s MPK Mini Play MkIII is a small keyboard with a dual identity.
Akai's latest instrument combines an MPC with a keyboard/synthesizer, and offers a complete standalone production environment.
A new feature update for Akai's MPC units is on the way, bringing with it a new browser, plug-ins and MIDI capabilities.
The MPC Key isn’t just an MPC with a keyboard, it’s a completely new species of workstation.
Compact MIDI controller and sound module gets increased battery life, louder internal speaker, plus improved keybed and drum pads.
The MPC Studio provides an affordable middle ground between Akai’s software and hardware MPCs.
New version 3.1 firmware adds direct-from-disk streaming, compatibility with class compliant audio interfaces, and much more.
Available now, this hybrid hardware/software setup includes a pad-based controller designed to work with Akai's MPC2 desktop app.
