Is AKAI Bringing Back The AX Synthesizer? (2016 NAMM Show)

Could AKAI be bringing back the AX analog synthesizer? On AKAI’s Facebook page, they shared a user demo of the AKAI AX73 6-voice analog synthesizer, with this note:

January 8, 201636 Comments

Akai MPC Software 1.9 Improves Audio Performance, Supports MPC Touch

Akai Pro has released MPC 1.9 – a major software update, introducing a number of new features, including ‘drastically improved’ audio performance, MPC Touch support, ‘slice to pad’ and more. Here’s the official video intro:

November 12, 20158 Comments

Akai MPC Touch Official Overview

This video, via AkaiProVideo, is their official intro for the new Akai MPC Touch ‘music production controller’.

October 28, 2015October 28, 201512 Comments

AKAI Intros MPC Touch Touchscreen Music Production Controller

Akai Professional today officially introduced the MPC Touch, a new MPC design that incorporates a touch screen interface, in addition to the traditional drum pads. Like the MPC Renaissance, the MPC Touch is designed to be used in tandem with your computer. The touch screen is designed to streamline tasks like sample editing, shown above,… Read More AKAI Intros MPC Touch Touchscreen Music Production Controller

October 7, 2015October 7, 201571 Comments

AKAI Timbre Wolf Analog Synthesizer (Video Preview)

This video, via perfectcircuitaudio, previews the Akai Timbre Wolf – a new analog 4-voice polyphonic synthesizer. The Timbre Wolf is unusual in that it can be configured in multiple different modes: You can use the Timbre Wolf as four individual monophonic synthesizers; A 4-voice unison monophonic synthesizer, or As a 4-voice polyphonic synthesizer. Because it has separate controls for… Read More AKAI Timbre Wolf Analog Synthesizer (Video Preview)

September 26, 2015September 26, 201577 Comments

AKAI Intros Next-Generation ‘Thick Fat’ MPD2 Pad Controllers

2015 Summer NAMM Show: Akai Professional has introduced three new MPD2 pad controllers – the second generation of their MPD Series of pad controllers. Key features of the entire line include: New, sensitive ‘Thick Fat’ MPC pads that deliver improved responsive user interaction; Each of the controllers offers an expanded control set, to maximize the sounds and effects available to… Read More AKAI Intros Next-Generation ‘Thick Fat’ MPD2 Pad Controllers

July 8, 201530 Comments

Akai Pro Announces MIDImix Portable MIDI Mixer

Akai Professional announced today, at the 2015 Musikmesse, the introduction of its new MIDImix, a portable compact high-performance mixer. The MIDImix combines a “high-performance” mixer with 8 individual line faders and a master fader, 24 control knobs (arranged 3 per channel), and 1-to-1 mapping with Ableton Live (Ableton Live Lite is included). MIDImix users can send all the mixer’s… Read More Akai Pro Announces MIDImix Portable MIDI Mixer

April 15, 2015April 15, 201517 Comments