Akai Pro MPC One+: What is it? Having used Akai’s MPC Live (Mks 1 and 2), MPC Keys 61, and flagship MPC X SE, the mysteries of the smallest MPC, the One, have eluded us until now. It’s time to put ...

Akai just announced the MPC XL standalone studio. This unit is around four times as powerful as previous MPC grooveboxes.

Packing 40 years of music tech experience into a single all-singing device, this is Akai’s new flagship studio tool ...

I'm home for the holidays, and was talking with my brother last night about a replacement OS for his beloved Akai MPC 1000, a hardware sampler that does some of what computer-based sequencers can do, ...

Each week Tom Whitwell of Music Thing highlights the best of the new music gear that's coming out, as well as noteworthy vintage equipment: This week, Akai announced the MPC-2500. If you've listened ...

Akai celebrated 35 years since the release of its seminal sampler, the MPC-60, with a brand new model that promises to be its “most powerful” production machine to date. The MPC X Special Edition is ...

The Akai MPC100 is a semi-portable "music production center" (MPC) with a 64-Track MIDI Sequencer, a 32-voice Stereo Digital Sampler and 16 velocity and pressure sensitive rubber pads. A group of ...

September 21, 2006 Whether it's the pads, the swing, the workflow, or just the countless hours clocked up with one in a dark room, Akai's 'Music Production Center' (MPC) family holds a special place ...

Akai's MPC is an iconic of electronic music, but while the sound might be achievable today, for the style you've had to step up to the plate with your own retro wardrobe as you hit its familiar pads.

A minor but effective update to the original; wireless connectivity means fewer cables, always a good thing. And the colour? We like it. MusicRadar's got your back Our team of expert musicians and ...