Akai
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This set of videos, by Darren Cowley, demonstrates some advanced programming techniques with the Akai APC40 & Ableton Live.
APC40 Customization (above):
This is a quick Vimeo about how i’ve used Bomes to modify the behaviour of the APC40 within Ableton Live.
Because of the high demand for the support of this template head over to thestudiosessions.co.uk to find details of how to get hold of a copy…..
This short film is mainly to act as inspiration to others as to what can be achieved with the APC with a little bit of effort and without Max for Live….

Akai Professional is now shipping its new MPD18 portable pad controller, the smallest-sized model in Akai’s line of MPD pad controllers.
The MPD18 has a U.S. Retail Price of $199.00 with an estimated street price of $99.00. Read more…

Akai Professional is now shipping its nanoKontrol-killer LPD8 laptop pad controller and LPK25 laptop performance keyboard controller.
The LPD8 and LPK25 are USB-MIDI controllers for musicians, producers, DJs and other music creators. Each model is less than 13 inches across and weighs less than a pound to easily fit into a laptop case, backpack or messenger bag for extreme portability. Read more…
Struggling to figure out the latest software/controller/update?
Then watch your back – because there’s a new generation coming. Check out this drum and bass improv by an 11-year old kid, if you have any doubt.
Cult of the Maschine
Cult of the Maschine is a techno jam produced entirely with Native Instruments’ Maschine. Read more…



