The release of the minimalistic AKAI MPC Element took place in 2013. It is a controller featuring 16 pads with a USB connection to the computer. It comes with a serial number for MPC Essentials, a stripped down version of the MPC software that you could...
Akai MPC Live: Stand-Alone Beat Production Powerhouse The Akai MPC Live represents a significant shift in the MPC product line, returning to stand-alone operation after five years of focusing on hybrid software-controller models. This portable workstation...
A Portable Powerhouse with a Speaker Twist Several years after the introduction of the original MPC Live, Akai Professional has returned with a refined sequel that builds upon their successful standalone workstation formula. The MPC Live II emerged as a...
The Akai MPC Renaissance represents an attempt to bridge the gap between traditional hardware-based music production and modern computer-based workflows. This sampling workstation combines the tactile, hands-on approach that made MPCs famous with the...