If you’re an up and coming producer looking to create some new sounds but don’t have all the equipment necessary to do to, Akai might have something you can add to your arsenal as they’re dropping a ...

Akai MPC X Special Edition: What is it? Akai’s imposing MPC X has been at the top of its MPC range since its release in 2017. Now, as Akai marks 35 years since the release of its original MPC 60 ...

You still get the pads, but now there are five octaves of keys, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The worst-kept secret in ...

Akai Pro MPC One+: What is it? Having used Akai’s MPC Live (Mks 1 and 2), MPC Keys 61, and flagship MPC X SE, the mysteries of the smallest MPC, the One, have eluded us until now. It’s time to put ...

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.

Few pieces of production gear are as influential as Akai’s MPC series. We trace the MPC's journey through its phoenix-like ...

Akai just officially announced the MPC Key 37, a standalone workstation and groovebox. This is the latest standalone MPC device, following last year’s larger Key 61. The Key 37 has everything you need ...

MPC Key 61 reveals collection of 25 world-class plugin instruments and a premium keyboard Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, announced today the ...

Japanese electronics manufacturer Akai has been a prominent brand in the industry for digital synth and MIDI keyboards. Its MPC60, launched over 30 years ago, was a milestone product (via Polynomial) ...

Akai's MPC is an iconic of electronic music, but while the sound might be achievable today, for the style you've had to step up to the plate with your own retro wardrobe as you hit its familiar pads.

Akai's MPK Mini Play keyboard has a reputation as a solid portable music-making machine (Akai claims it's the best-selling mini keyboard), and the company appears keen to make the most of that ...