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It Looks Like Behringer Wants To Copy The Success Of The M-Wave FM-1….And The MPC

The Behringer Kick will be the first music device from a major manufacturer designed with open development model in mind.… Read More It Looks Like Behringer Wants To Copy The Success Of The M-Wave FM-1….And The MPC

October 26, 2026October 28, 202638 Comments

Akai Launches MPK Mini Plus II

MPK Mini Plus II combines an upgraded 37-key mini keybed, eight velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB MPC pads, a new full-color display, and creative tools including Glitch, Mutate, Strum, Freeze, Chords, and Follow.… Read More Akai Launches MPK Mini Plus II

October 22, 2026October 22, 20263 Comments

Free Mods Bring New Features To Akai MPC 2000, 2000XL

The explosion of unofficial firmware mods for classic hardware continues, with free mods for the Akai MPC 2000 & 2000XL. … Read More Free Mods Bring New Features To Akai MPC 2000, 2000XL

September 28, 2026Leave a comment

Akai MPC 3.9 Adds Built-In Oscillators, Arrange Editing Tools & Time Signature Updates

Akai’s MPC 3.9 update is centered on three major additions: a new oscillator engine that lets Drum and Keygroup tracks use synthesis sources instead of samples, expanded Arrange Mode editing tools, and more flexible time signature handling for sequences and clips.… Read More Akai MPC 3.9 Adds Built-In Oscillators, Arrange Editing Tools & Time Signature Updates

June 19, 2026June 21, 20265 Comments

Akai MPC 3.8 Update Expands The MPC Workflow

Akai has released MPC 3.8, a free update that delivers seamless project compatibility and workflow continuity between MPC hardware, desktop software, and MPC Sample.… Read More Akai MPC 3.8 Update Expands The MPC Workflow

May 13, 20262 Comments

1010music Blackbox 2 Brings Expanded Track Engine, Professional I/O & More

The 1010music Blackbox 2 is a next-generation compact sampler and music workstation with a high-resolution color touchscreen, expanded multi-track sampling engine, integrated sequencing, effects, and both USB-C and analog I/O for DAWless creation and performance.… Read More 1010music Blackbox 2 Brings Expanded Track Engine, Professional I/O & More

May 6, 20261 Comment

MPC Sample In-Depth Review

The review includes an overview of the MPC Sample’s capabilities, demonstrates the workstation’s workflow and shares a variety of audio demos.… Read More MPC Sample In-Depth Review

March 24, 202637 Comments

Akai Pro MPC Sample Now Available For $399

With 16 velocity-sensitive MPC pads, a classic MPC sequencer, Instant Sample Chop Mode, real-time Time-Stretch and RePitch, and four onboard FX engines, the MPC Sample is less a ‘stripped down’ MPC than a ‘scaled down’ one. … Read More Akai Pro MPC Sample Now Available For $399

March 24, 2026March 24, 202618 Comments

How To Play Ableton Live Projects On The Akai MPC Live III

Here’s a look at how you can drag and drop Ableton Live projects to the Akai Pro MPC Live III.… Read More How To Play Ableton Live Projects On The Akai MPC Live III

March 22, 2026March 21, 20261 Comment

Akai Pro MPC Sample Coming March 24

Will the Akai Pro MPC Sample be a Teenage Engineering EP–133 KO II killer?… Read More Akai Pro MPC Sample Coming March 24

March 19, 202621 Comments

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