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 ...

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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 ...

Akai has big news for MPC owners who want to use their device as the centrepiece of a wider setup. Thanks to the version 2.8 firmware and software, users will soon be able to access the new MIDI Multi ...

A bunch of pads connected to a MIDI out port is as old an idea as the Akai MPC. creating a homebrew version is great, but [Scott] took his version one step further. He used old laptop trackpads to ...

Akai’s MPK Mini mkII is one of the best-selling MIDI controllers out there. It’s small, affordable, and has a solid arpeggiator plus the best pads on any budget or midrange controller. But, it’s also ...

Akai's MPK Mini mk3 is a solid and affordable way to get into MIDI keyboard controllers, but there's still a chance you want more flexibility for your music-making sessions. Thankfully, the company ...

Akai has launched a new Music Production Controller that turns an iPad 2 into a full track producer, the Akai MPC Fly, the latest in a series of docking multimedia add-ons for Apple's best-selling ...

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.