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Akai - News and Rumours
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Elektron Octatrack Alternatives for Dawless Music Production
13 Oct · Need a creative outlet for your music that has to be Dawless? Here's some of the best Elektron Octatrack Alternatives for studio and stage.
Akai APC64 Review – Standalone Sequencer and Ableton Controller
10 Oct · We check out what's what in our Akai APC64 review - how does it compare to Push 3 and the Launchpads? What is the standalone mode like?
The Notting Hill Kid: How To Sound Like Mark Ronson
07 Oct · We find out more about the creative process and studio gear choices of award-winning producer, songwriter, and composer Mark Ronson.
How to get that Old-school Sampler Sound
04 Oct · 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.
The Best DAW Controllers to improve your production workflow
27 Sep · Is using a mouse too clinical? We discuss control protocols and check out some of the best DAW controllers for your home studio setup.
The Best Grooveboxes for Beat Creation and Live Performance
30 Aug · Looking to stay creative while traveling, or simply to step outside your DAW? We check out the best grooveboxes for crafting beats.
Plastikman: How To Sound Like Ritchie Hawtin
26 Aug · Ritchie Hawtin rose to prominence from the Detroit Techno scene of the late 1980s, we check out some of the gear he used over the years.
Playing the Villain: How to Sound like MF Doom
05 Aug · MF Doom was mystical figure from the backpack era of Hip-Hop. We find out more about his process and some of the gear that inspired it.
The best budget beat-making gear to help you get creative
02 Aug · 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!
Glory Box of Tricks: How to Sound Like Portishead
15 Jul · Trip-Hop pioneers, Portishead, are known for unique production style, we find out more and look into some of their interesting gear choices.
How to quantize in your DAW – Better beats and sicker grooves
12 Jul · Get those wonky beats in order! In this beginner's guise, we'll show you all the ways of how and why to quantize in your DAW, and how to add Swing!
Synth Deals from Moog, KORG, Vermona, and AKAI Professional
03 Jul · In this week's edition of Synth Deals, we've got a range of offers including monosynths, modules, drum machines, and production stations.
The Best Samplers for Music Production and Live Performance
30 Jun · We discuss the key aspects of samplers and look at some of the best samplers for both creating music and incorporating into your live setup.
Synth Deals from Waldorf, Roland, KORG and AKAI Professional
26 Jun · In this week's edition of Synth Deals, we've got a range of offers including desktop modules, grooveboxes, and workstation keyboards.
Weekend Workshop: How to use a MIDI Controller – Our Guide
25 Jun · Ever wondered how to use a MIDI Controller? You'll be playing chords, hitting pads, and turning knobs in no time with our guide on how to set it up!
The Electronic Resistance: How To Sound Like Leftfield
24 Jun · UK duo, Leftfield, broke through with their debut full-length LP in 1995, we discuss their production style and some key gear choices.
It All Started With A Tight Sweater: How To Sound Like Moloko
10 Jun · We check out some of the key gear choices of the UK electronic band, Moloko, and discuss how they rose to prominence in the mid-1990s.
Synth Deals from Elektron, Kodamo, and AKAI Professional
05 Jun · In this week's Synth Deals, we've got a selection of instruments that could each become a core aspect of your music production setup.
The AKAI MPC One+ arrives in red with expanded internal memory
30 May · With the MPC One Plus, AKAI's launched a bright red special edition of the MPC One with considerable expansion on the internal memory.
Synth Deals from Moog, AKAI, and Teenage Engineering
29 May · This week's Synth Deals include sequencers, semi-modular keyboards, and compact production systems, each with its own role in your setup.
Why sampling is still relevant in modern music production?
27 May · Love it or hate it, sampling has always been a part of music. We take a look at some ways to incorporate sampling into your music.
Synth Deals from Waldorf, Polyend, SOMA, and AKAI Professional
22 May · Our selection of Synth Deals this week ranges from desktop modules to comprehensive music production systems with endless capabilities.