I'm home for the holidays, and was talking with my brother last night about a replacement OS for his beloved Akai MPC 1000, a hardware sampler that does some of what computer-based sequencers can do, ...

The Akai MPC100 is a semi-portable "music production center" (MPC) with a 64-Track MIDI Sequencer, a 32-voice Stereo Digital Sampler and 16 velocity and pressure sensitive rubber pads. A group of ...

The singer of Sydney post-punk act Flowertruck, Charles Rushforth, has a new project to focus his attention on these days – a new band called Greenwave Beth. As Greenwave Beth, he and fellow ...

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 ...

Oooh damn! If I hadn't just scored a great deal on Battery 3 and a Trigger Finger I would be all over this. Bump for a great price on a killer piece of kit.

MPC owners can now split samples up into four layers of stems using tech from Zplane When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Add us as a ...

September 21, 2006 Whether it's the pads, the swing, the workflow, or just the countless hours clocked up with one in a dark room, Akai's 'Music Production Center' (MPC) family holds a special place ...