It's been a few years since Akai's iconic MPC line has seen a significant new entry. But at NAMM 2020 the company is not only introducing a new model, but specifically going for the entry level... or ...

Akai celebrated 35 years since the release of its seminal sampler, the MPC-60, with a brand new model that promises to be its “most powerful” production machine to date. The MPC X Special Edition is ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Instead of coming in vintage MPC grey, like the MPC X SE, the MPC One+ is an altogether brighter ...

Akai has officially unveiled the MPC Live III, the latest addition to its iconic line of standalone music production centers.

Akai MPC X Special Edition: What is it? Akai’s imposing MPC X has been at the top of its MPC range since its release in 2017. Now, as Akai marks 35 years since the release of its original MPC 60 ...

The impact of Akai's MPC series on hip-hop cannot be overstated. The first model -- the MPC60 -- hit the market in the late 80s, perfectly timed with hip-hop's culture of borrowing and reinventing ...

It should go without saying that J Dilla’s effect on modern music was profound. The late, great beatmaker (De La Soul, Donuts, the Roots) has of late been extolled by the likes of Kanye West and ...