57 Results for "MPC"

AKAI MPC XL – Officially at NAMM 2026: The New Ultimate Centerpiece for Your Studio?

With more power, control, and freedom, the new AKAI MPC XL could make computers almost redundant in the studio. It's official!

Best Samplers, Grooveboxes and Drum Machines of 2025: Our Top 5

With several spectacular new releases, 2025 was a great year for groove machines! We check out the best samplers and drum machines of the year.

Akai Professional MPK Mini IV: The Most Substantial Redesign in the Mini History

Pitch and modulation wheels star in Akai Professional’s MPK Mini IV, which features additional improvements to the MPC pads and keybed.

Boom Bap Beats Like in the 90s: Here’s What You Need – Perfect Match!

What do you need to create explosive boom bap beats? Today, we'll reveal the secret ingredients for achieving 90s-style hip-hop sounds. The perfect match!

AKAI MPC 3.6 Update and Pro Pack – also for AKAI Force!

It's update time for the MPC series and the Force. The new AKAI MPC 3.6 has cool new features, as does the paid MPC Pro Pack.

MPC Vs Maschine: Which Is the Best for You?

With the release of the new Live III, the MPC Vs Maschine battle is hotter than ever. Which series is right for you, Akai or native Instruments?

AKAI MPC Live III Review: Welcome to the Future

The AKAI MPC Live III is a true quantum leap – not only in terms of sheer power, but also in terms of workflow and expression. Read our review to find out more.

Win a Minimoog Signed by Todd Rundgren – Synth Journal

This week, we have the latest Bob Moog Foundation Minimoog raffle, a rather sumptuous 5U modular from muSonics and a couple of ingenious desktop synths.

5 Pieces of Studio Gear That Changed Music

We take a trip through time and look at 5 pieces of studio gear that changed music and the music production process in different ways.

AKAI Professional MPC Desktop 3.5 Beta offers VST3 Support, Keygroup Synth Engine, and more

Users can participate in the AKAI Professional MPC Desktop 3.5 Beta alongside version 2, but the projects are not backwards compatible yet.

Easter Synth Deals at Thomann: Deals Sweeter Than Chocolate!

Easter Synth Deals at Thomann: Europe’s largest music retailer kicks off its Easter Sale with massive discounts! We’ve found some of the best offers for you!

Software Deals from Moog, AKAI, Steinberg, u-he & More

In this week’s edition of Software Deals, you can save on Moog Moogerfooger plugins, Steinberg Nuendo, u-he Repro, Baby Audio Transit 2, and more!

AKAI Professional and Native Instruments Announce Collaboration

AKAI Professional and Native Instruments have announced their collaboration. MPC users will have access to exclusive content. And the MPK gets an upgrade, too!

How to Get that Old-school Sampler Sound

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 Grooveboxes for Beat Creation and Live Performance

Looking to stay creative while traveling, or simply to step outside your DAW? We check out the best grooveboxes for crafting beats.

Software Deals: MPC Expansions, Output, Flux, Pulsar Audio & more

In this week’s edition of Software Deals, stock up on AKAI MPC Expansions for an amazing price! Other bargains are coming your way from Flux, Output, Pulsar Audio, and Expressive E.

AKAI MPC Stems: Now for Standalone MPCs!

AKAI MPC Stems is finally available for standalone MPCs! The new feature separates samples into up to four stems.

5 of the Best Samplers for Music Production and Live Performance

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.

Standalone Beat Makers: 5 Best Groove Machines

Got itchy fingers? Come down with a bad case of sampleritis? We have the cure for what ails you: the best standalone beat makers - for a variety of budgets.

Software Deals from Universal Audio, Rob Papen, Native Instruments and AKAI!

The Universal Audio Spirit of ’76 Sale is their biggest sale of the year with discounts of up to 85%! Check out these awesome software deals.

Basic Beatmaking: Sampling for Beginners

We're looking at sampling for beginners and discussing ways to use samples in your music production workflow with your current setup.

Synth Deals from AKAI, Novation and Yamaha

Get the brand-new AKAI MPC Key 37 for a great price! Check out this week's Synth Deals with offers from AKAI, Novation, and Yamaha.

Software Deals from Zynaptiq, AKAI, BFD, Output & United Plugins

Zynaptiq Orange Vocoder, BFD 3, AKAI MPC 2, Output software instruments, and United Plugins: Check out the software deals of the week!

Synth Deals from Teenage Engineering, Yamaha, AKAI, and KORG

This week's Synth Deals selection is a particularly exciting range of creative instruments for music production and live performance.