Akai is best known for their samplers, but they have created some other innovative products. Their lineup now includes:

• MPC1000 Music Production Center – this sampler production center provides an integrated desktop sampler along with 64 tracks of sequencing.
• Z4/8 24-bit Samplers – the world’s first 24-bit/96,Hz dedicated hardware samplers
• MPC4000 Sampler/Sequencer – this is the most powerful MPC workstation Akai has released.
• DPS24 24-Track Digital Personal Studio – a pro-quality 24-track digital recording studio in a compact package.
• MPC16 USB Pad Controller – provides 16 pads via USB, so it can easily be integrated into a computer-based workflow.