38 Results for "MPC"
AKAI MPC Key 37: It’s official – and available now!
06 Feb in Synths
The AKAI MPC Key 37 is finally here! After several leaks, AKAI Professional announced the bright-red MPC Key 37 today. And it's available now!
Is AKAI Professional about to unveil the MPC Live III at NAMM?
Is the AKAI MPC Live III about to be released at NAMM 2024? A banner on the manufacturer's website hints at a new MPC that we haven't seen before.
AKAI MPC Stems: Stem Separation on the MPC – a Sampling Revolution?
Forget everything you thought you knew about sampling: AKAI MPC Stems separates samples into up to four stems – directly on your MPC!
Mega Deal: Save 25% on the AKAI MPC Key 61 Workstation!
The AKAI MPC Key 61 is now on sale at Thomann for just $1085! Add this powerful workstation to your studio for less than ever before!
Synth Deals from Roland, Waldorf, and AKAI Professional
In this week's edition of Synth Deals, we've got a selection of modules, digital synths, and grooveboxes for music performance and creation.
Become an Organ Donor: How To Sound Like DJ Shadow
We explore the musical journey of self proclaimed Hip-Hop purist, DJ Shadow, and some of the instruments that shaped his production style.
The Notting Hill Kid: How To Sound Like Mark Ronson
07 Oct 2023 in Studio
We find out more about the creative process and studio gear choices of award-winning producer, songwriter, and composer Mark Ronson.
How to get that Old-school Sampler Sound
Ever wondered how to get the old-school sampler sound? Punchy lo-fi drums and underwater pad sounds can give your music a retro feel.
Straight Outta Compton: How To Sound Like Dr. Dre
DJ, music producer, and headphones brand pioneer Dr. Dre has blazed a trail of consistent innovation within the entertainment industry.
The Best Grooveboxes for Beat Creation and Live Performance
Looking to stay creative while traveling, or simply to step outside your DAW? We check out the best grooveboxes for crafting beats.
Playing the Villain: How to Sound like MF Doom
MF Doom was mystical figure from the backpack era of Hip-Hop. We find out more about his process and some of the gear that inspired it.
Synth Deals from Moog, KORG, Vermona, and AKAI Professional
In this week's edition of Synth Deals, we've got a range of offers including monosynths, modules, drum machines, and production stations.
The AKAI MPC One+ arrives in red with expanded internal memory
30 May 2023 in Synths
With the MPC One Plus, AKAI's launched a bright red special edition of the MPC One with considerable expansion on the internal memory.
Synth Deals from Waldorf, Polyend, SOMA, and AKAI Professional
Our selection of Synth Deals this week ranges from desktop modules to comprehensive music production systems with endless capabilities.
The King Of New York: How To Sound Like DJ Premier
Easily one of the most prolific Hip-Hop producers of all time, we look at why DJ Premier is renowned for his incredibly distinctive style.
Akai Pro MPC X SE: A slightly better Special Edition
26 Apr 2023 in Studio
The MPC X gets a little bit of an upgrade to become the all-new but mostly the same as before MPC X SE. This is going to be awesome!
AKAI MPC Live 2 Beatclub Timbaland Edition – is it worth it?
03 Apr 2023 in Synths
AKAI has teamed up with Timbaland to create the MPC Live 2 Beatclub Timbaland Edition – loaded with special content and limited to 500 units.
Bring The Noise: How To Sound Like Public Enemy
01 Apr 2023 in Studio
In the late 1980s, Public Enemy shook the world with an aggressive, politically charged sound. We check out some of the gear they used!
From Dark Arts To Charts: How To Sound Like The Dust Brothers
The Grammy award-winning duo, The Dust Brothers, is known for their hit productions and highly creative use of sampling. We find out more!
Barons Of Boom Bap: How to sound like A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest combined conscious lyricism with Jazz-influenced beats to create some of Hip-Hop's classic albums. We find out how!
Could AKAI Pro be poised to release the MPC XL?
11 Jan 2023 in Synths
It's the 35th anniversary of the Akai MPC this year, and buried in software scripts appears to be a reference to an unannounced MPC XL.
Get the Native Instruments MASCHINE+ and Komplete Kontrol M32 for $899
Until October 3rd, 2022, when you purchase the Native Instruments MASCHINE+, you get a free Komplete Kontrol M32 controller keyboard.
AKAI MPC Key 61 Review: The MPC is a proper synth now!
23 Jun 2022 in Synths
It’s official: AKAI has unleashed the MPC Key 61! Find out everything you need to know about the first MPC with a keyboard in our review.