04 Feb · A Tribe Called Quest combined conscious lyricism with Jazz-influenced beats to create some of Hip-Hop's classic albums. We find out how!
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27 Jan · Looking for more affordable ways to create beats? We take a look at some of the best budget beat-making equipment to get you started!
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18 Jan · Depeche Mode's Never Let Me Down Again was recently featured in the HBO series, The Last Of Us. We find out about the track's production.
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14 Jan · Everything But The Girl broke through as an electronic act in the mid-1990s. We check out some of their interesting gear choices.
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31 Dec 2022 · One of the most respected duos in electronic music, The Chemical Brothers brought their hard-hitting style to the masses. We find out how!
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15 Dec 2022 · AKAI has refreshed the APC Mini and APC Key 25 controllers for Ableton Live. What do the APC Mini Mk2 and APC Key 25 Mk2 have to offer?
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10 Dec 2022 · Celebrated DJ, producer, and remix artist, Fatboy Slim created his own brand of acid-infused breakbeat dance music. Let's find out how!
19 Nov 2022 · For a small-town electronic duo, Röyksopp had a major impact on the global music scene. We look at the instruments that made up their sound.
13 Nov 2022 · Finding the right keyboard on a budget for a beginner can be fraught with many pitfalls. This guide is here to help you make your choice.
20 Oct 2022 · The new AKAI MPK Mini Plus goes head-to-head against the KeyStep 37 with a built-in sequencer, CV/Gate outputs, and more. Who will win this race?
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30 Sep 2022 · After 13 years, AKAI has decided that it was time to refresh the compact LPK25 and LPD8 controllers with a new keyboard, new pads, and a new look.
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26 Aug 2022 · Looking to stay creative while traveling, or simply to step outside your DAW? We check out the best grooveboxes for crafting beats.
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23 Jun 2022 · It’s official: AKAI has unleashed the MPC Key 61! Find out everything you need to know about the first MPC with a keyboard in our review.
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30 Apr 2022 · Ever wondered how to get the old-school sampler sound? Punchy lo-fi drums and underwater pad sounds can give your music a retro feel.
11 Jan 2022 · AKAI has announced the upgraded MPK mini Play mk3. The tiny USB keyboard controller features 25 mini keys, 8 pads and 128 internal sounds for sessions on the go.
27 Dec 2021 · The year's most successful synthesizers, according to sales at Thomann: This year's list has some surprises in store. Was your favourite among the top 20?
19 Nov 2021 · Thomann has €6,000 worth of hardware and software synths to give away including gear from Korg, Moog, Native Instruments, SOMA Labs and more!
22 Sep 2021 · Almost 10 years ago, Akai presented the MPC Studio, a very compact USB and MIDI controller with accompanying software. At the time, this MPC generated positive feedback but also some critical voices. The famed ...
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21 Sep 2021 · AKAI has announced the new MPC Studio. The USB controller integrates with the MPC 2 software to create a complete, hybrid production studio.
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18 Jul 2021 · Love it or hate it, sampling has always been a part of music. Let's take a look at some ways to incorporate sampling into your music.
11 May 2021 · AKAI is megadosing vibe into its MPC One groovebox with a facelift that harkens back to the days of gray MPCs in smokey project studios.
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04 Aug 2020 · AKAI updates the MPK mini USB keyboard controller to MK3, with a new keybed, endless rotary encoders, an OLED display and a software pack that includes the new MPC Beats DAW. Not bad for $99.
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21 Jul 2020 · AKAI has introduced MPC Beats, a new beat making DAW that's completely free. The included samples and loops and the famed MPC workflow will have you making beats in no time.
15 Jan 2020 · A standalone unit with a 7-inch multi-touch screen, the MPC One looks no less slick than its famed predecessors inside the studios of the rich.