Let's start with the basics. That's to say, the hardware features that carry over from the original. First of all, there are the 16 velocity-sensitive sample/trigger pads. No change here. They are ...

Creative Director Andy Mac details Akai's legacy, the revival of its iconic product line, and the viral craze surrounding the ...

Akai Professional has officially expanded its hardware lineup with the brand new MPC Sample. Inspired by classic systems such as the legendary MPC60, this newly unveiled standalone unit is designed to ...

A worthy and versatile addition to the MPC range. For those who like everything in one box, the 5000 is hard to beat. No 24-bit/96kHz support. CD/DVD burner is an optional extra. MusicRadar's got your ...

Akai has announced a new entry to its iconic MPC (Music Production Center) line called the MPC One. The standalone music-making workstation has a more compact form factor and borrows bits from other ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The screen doesn’t change to reflect which pad is pressed in the multi-plugin. No choke groups.

If you're looking for free music production software, Akai might not be the first name that comes to mind, but today it's announcing exactly that — a streamlined digital audio workstation (DAW) called ...