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Akai - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Akai? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
Brighton Bigbeat: How to sound like Fatboy Slim
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!
Nordic electronic pioneers: How to sound like Röyksopp
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.
Is the new AKAI MPK Mini Plus the better KeyStep?
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?
AKAI Professional updates the LPK25 and LPD8 mini controllers
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.
AKAI MPC Key 61 Review: The MPC is a proper synth now!
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.
AKAI MPK mini Play mk3: Tiny USB keyboard controller with sounds and a speaker
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.
Deal: Get the AKAI MPC 2 software at a special 50% discount!
21 Oct 2021 · Until 2 November 2021, Akai is taking around 50% off the regular price of both MPC 2 software versions - Standard and Premier. Grab it now.
AKAI Force firmware 3.1 adds an abundance of new instruments and features
19 Oct 2021 · AKAI dishes out a feature update for its Force groovebox, adding 3 new instruments, 7 new insert effects, USB audio, and other good stuff.
Break through creative block! Tips and gear to get you composing again
25 Sep 2021 · Running out of ideas? In a creative cul-de-sac? Here are some valuable pointers and ideas for gear that will get you composing again.
AKAI MPC Studio: Hybrid beat making setup for less than 300 bucks
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.
Leak: AKAI Pro MPC Key 61 sampling workstation found in 2.10 update
23 Jul 2021 · A new render of the 61-key sampling keyboard AKAI is building as a key-driven variant of its MPCs, has been discovered. Here's what we know so far.
AKAI MPC 2.10: massive update adds 14 plugins and pitch correction to desktop and hardware
20 Jul 2021 · AKAI justed added a ton of instruments and effects to its modern MPC grooveboxes without asking for a dime. You guys are spoiled!
AKAI MPK mini MK3 USB Keyboard controller: New keybed and more software
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.
AKAI MPC Beats is a complete beat making and remixing studio – for free!
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.
AKAI MPC Live 2, firmware update 2.8 announced
14 May 2020 · Following this March's Reddit leak and another leak of a 25-minute video presentation, the AKAI MPC Live 2 has become reality.
Akai MPC 2.8 firmware update features MIDI Multi Capability
07 May 2020 · What's MIDI Multi Capability? You can now connect a USB hub to your MPC machine and it can address and control up to 32 USB/MIDI devices and become the central MIDI hub of your workflow.
LEAK: MPC Live 2 is in the works at AKAI!
18 Mar 2020 · Images have surfaced on Reddit showing a putative MPC Live 2, showing - if genuine - added CV outputs, an armrest, and more shortcuts to aid live performers in the heat of the action.
NAMM 2020: The Coolest Studio Gear by Wes, Antelope, Korg, AKAI, Golden Age Premier
01 Feb 2020 · NAMM 2020 made for another solid all-around music tech show! Here are our Top 5 music tech announcements from Annaheim, California including mics, interfaces and headphones.
AKAI Fire FL Studio hardware controller leaked on American dealer website
26 Sep 2018 · Developed in cooperation with Image Line, the Fire controller integrates tightly with FL Studio, not unlike Ableton Push or NI Maschine. With 4 matrixes x 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads, you can input patterns.
AKAI opens up MPC 2 for use with third-party controllers with 2.2 update
19 Apr 2018 · With the release of MPC 2.2, owners of non-MPC hardware keyboards and controllers will be able to use the MPC 2 software natively - AKAI also provides templates for many third-party controllers.
iMPC Pro 2 brings audio tracks and time stretching to the iPad groovebox
15 Dec 2017 · iMPC Pro 2 is officially here! Developed by Retronyms and AKAI, the new version turns the groovebox app into a fully functional song creation tool not unlike Apple's GarageBand...
Akai turns its MPC 2.0 software into (almost) a full DAW
21 Nov 2017 · Akai has announced the release of MPC 2.0, a long-awaited update that turns its MPC software into a DAW (well, nearly). Will NI Machine users be eating their heart out?