Akai's MPC hardware is normally an expensive investment — you're looking at $699 for the 'entry' One production studio. That ecosystem just became much more affordable if you have a computer, however.

When Akai Pro added the number ‘61’ to the name of its first MPC Key standalone music production keyboard, it always seemed to imply that smaller and/or larger versions of it could be in the offing.

The grey pads and case are back, but the modern features remain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you’re a longtime user of Akai ...