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Akai MPC 3.8 Update Expands The MPC Workflow

Akai has released MPC 3.8, a free update that delivers seamless project compatibility and workflow continuity between MPC hardware, desktop software, and MPC Sample.… Read More Akai MPC 3.8 Update Expands The MPC Workflow

May 13, 20262 Comments

MPC Sample In-Depth Review

The review includes an overview of the MPC Sample’s capabilities, demonstrates the workstation’s workflow and shares a variety of audio demos.… Read More MPC Sample In-Depth Review

March 24, 202637 Comments

Akai Pro MPC Sample Now Available For $399

With 16 velocity-sensitive MPC pads, a classic MPC sequencer, Instant Sample Chop Mode, real-time Time-Stretch and RePitch, and four onboard FX engines, the MPC Sample is less a ‘stripped down’ MPC than a ‘scaled down’ one. … Read More Akai Pro MPC Sample Now Available For $399

March 24, 2026March 24, 202618 Comments

Akai Pro MPC Sample Coming March 24

Will the Akai Pro MPC Sample be a Teenage Engineering EP–133 KO II killer?… Read More Akai Pro MPC Sample Coming March 24

March 19, 202621 Comments

Akai Pro Unveils MPC XL For Beat Making, Music Production

On Tuesday, Akai Professional announced the launch of the MPC XL, adding the flagship standalone music production tool to their lineup of music production equipment.… Read More Akai Pro Unveils MPC XL For Beat Making, Music Production

January 20, 2026January 21, 20265 Comments

AKAI Pro Intros MPK MINI IV, ‘The Ultimate Compact Controller’

The Akai MPK Mini IV features pitch and modulation wheels, velocity-sensitive RGB backlit MPC pads, a full-color display, USB-C connectivity and more.… Read More AKAI Pro Intros MPK MINI IV, ‘The Ultimate Compact Controller’

October 17, 2025October 19, 20253 Comments

Native Instruments Partnering With Akai Professional, Novation, Nektar, Korg & M-Audio On NKS Support

NKS is a technical standard, used by hundreds of developers across thousands of plugins, to ‘pre-map’ hardware devices to virtual instruments. … Read More Native Instruments Partnering With Akai Professional, Novation, Nektar, Korg & M-Audio On NKS Support

January 22, 20254 Comments

Roger Linn, The Father Of The MPC, Reviews The Akai MPC Live 2

In his latest video, composer and instrument designer Roger Linn offer his take on the current MPCs, demoing and reviewing the Akia MPC Live 2.… Read More Roger Linn, The Father Of The MPC, Reviews The Akai MPC Live 2

June 16, 2024June 16, 202413 Comments

MPC One+ Review – “Nothing Comes Close” At The Price

“There’s just nothing that comes close to the versatility and capabilities of the MPC One+.”… Read More MPC One+ Review – “Nothing Comes Close” At The Price

May 30, 20235 Comments

Unofficial MPC Hack, Hakai, Lets You Run Force Firmware

It’s basically a hack that allow Akai MPC Live, One, KEY 61 and X users boot their devices into the Force software.… Read More Unofficial MPC Hack, Hakai, Lets You Run Force Firmware

May 22, 20231 Comment

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