MPC X is hugely powerful, it works impressively standalone and as a controller, and it’s well on the way to replacing your DAW, live or in the studio. MusicRadar's got your back Our team of expert ...

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 ...

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 ...

The pioneering producer explains why he switched up his sample-heavy workflow in favour of soft synths and Ableton Live ...

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.

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 ...