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Akai are celebrating 35 years of their MPC platform with the release of a new version of their flagship instrument that boasts a retro look along with increased processing power and storage.
Described as the ultimate rhythmic tool, Akai Pro's new plug-in provides a simple way to chop beats, create DJ-style scratches, and trigger a range of tempo-synced pitch-shifting effects.
London‑based record producer, programmer and session musician Andy Wright chooses the drum sound from ‘Dirty Mind’, on Jeff Beck’s 2000 album You Had It Coming.
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.
The MPC Key isn’t just an MPC with a keyboard, it’s a completely new species of workstation.
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.
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.
When we think of musical genius, we tend to call to mind people with exceptional powers of planning and control. Whether it’s...
Chopped‑up loops are at the heart of many genres of music. There’s never been a better time to get hands‑on with sliced samples.
Available now, this hybrid hardware/software setup includes a pad-based controller designed to work with Akai's MPC2 desktop app.
Standalone sequencer/sampler gets new retro paint job and grey drum pads.
The new MPK Mini portable controller punches well above its price tag.
We look at the history, the theory and the practice of making electronic music without a computer.
The new Arranger in version 3.05 lets you set up distinct song sections, by playing clips alongside your linear arrangement to add and remove musical elements on the fly.
“Most portable EWI to date" features built-in speaker, battery operation and 200 onboard sounds.