MPCs influenced the history of hip-hop significantly, for they are best know for their capability to aid you during the creation of Dope Ass Beats (DAB). In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a ...

Has there ever been a totally standalone MPC that’s been priced under $1,000? The MPC Touch that was released five years ago seemed like it was going to be the winner – but it still required a ...

In this episode of the Standalone Challenge, Akai link up with Grammy-award winning producer Zaytoven (Gucci Mane, Migos, Drake, Future). Watch as one of the main architects of the Trap sound, creates ...

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 ...

The One trims the full MPC experience down to sit at a more affordable price point, making only a few, largely acceptable, compromises along the way. New instruments in 2.11 sound exceptional and ...