About Akai

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Akai is a Japanese company best known for its influential role in the development of music production equipment, particularly in the realms of sampling and beat-making. Founded in 1929, Akai entered the world of electronic musical instruments in the 1980s with its S-series of digital samplers, which became industry standards. However, Akai truly made its mark with the launch of the MPC (Music Production Center) series, designed in collaboration with Roger Linn. The MPC series revolutionized the music industry by providing a powerful, standalone hardware sampler and sequencer, allowing artists to sample, chop, and arrange beats in a tactile and intuitive way. The MPC’s pads, swing, and workflow played a major role in shaping genres like hip-hop, electronic, and pop music.

Over the years, Akai has expanded its product line to include MIDI controllers like the popular MPK series, performance-oriented tools like the APC (Ableton Performance Controller) series, and standalone units like the MPC Live and MPC X, which integrate modern features such as touchscreen control and DAW-like functionality. The company’s focus on innovation and adaptability has kept Akai at the forefront of music production technology, making its equipment a go-to choice for producers, DJs, and performers worldwide. Akai remains synonymous with sampling and beat-making, continuing to release products that cater to both traditional beatmakers and modern producers alike.

Akai Professional MPC X SE – Standalone Production Workstation and Beat Maker with 10.1″ Multi-Touch Screen, Drum Pads, Synth Engines, 48GB Storage

£1,799.00

No Computer Required – MPC X Special Edition is a standalone sampling drum machine for music creation with the Intuitive MPC Workflow, advanced plugin instruments and thousands of inspirational sounds Supercharged Workflow – Featuring a Quad-core pro… read more

AKAI Professional MPC One+ Standalone Drum Machine, Beat Maker and MIDI Controller with WiFi, Bluetooth, Drum Pads, Synth Plug-ins and Touchscreen

£579.00

No Computer Required – Powerful Sampler, Beat Maker, Drum Machine and Desktop Controller with MPC2 Software for Mac and PC that uses the MPC legacy iconic workflow in a compact format Standalone Supercharged – Featuring WiFi & Bluetooth MIDI, 16 Velo… read more

AKAI Professional MPC Key 37 Standalone Production Workstation, Drum Machine, MIDI Keyboard, Synthesizer with WiFi, Bluetooth, Touchscreen, Plug-ins

£759.99 £699.00

No Computer Needed – Music Production Center, Sampler, Beat Maker, Drum Machine, Synth, and Desktop Controller with powerful multi-core processor and 37-note synth-action keybed with aftertouch Standalone Supercharged – Featuring Wi-Fi & Bluetooth MI… read more

AKAI Professional LPD8 – USB MIDI Controller with 8 Responsive MPC Drum Pads for Mac and PC, 8 Assignable Knobs and Music Production Software

£49.99 £39.99

Beat Maker Essential – 33cm pad controller for music production with 8 RGB-backlit responsive MPC drum pads same as MPC X for triggering samples, loops, virtual instruments, and more Hands-On Control – 8 assignable Q-Link knobs for seamless mapping t… read more

AKAI Professional MPC X – Standalone Drum Machine and Sampler With 10.1-inch display, Beat Pads, Synth Engines and CV Gate Outputs

£999.95

Beat Maker Essential – Standalone flagship MPC, sampler, drum machine and MIDI controller (for the included MPC Software – Mac / PC) with the powerful MultiCore System Control Evolved – 16 MPC drum Pads, 16 touch-capacitive Q-Links with OLED displays… read more

Music Production Controller – MPC

A Music Production Controller (MPC) is a versatile piece of hardware designed to help musicians and producers create, arrange, and manipulate sounds in music production. While the term “MPC” often specifically refers to Akai’s line of Music Production Controllers, in general, an MPC can refer to any device combining the functionalities of a sampler, sequencer, and performance interface. These devices usually feature a grid of velocity-sensitive pads that allow users to trigger samples, play drums, and create melodies with a tactile feel. They are ideal for producing beats, building song arrangements, and integrating live performance elements.

Music production controllers typically come with built-in capabilities to record, chop, and edit audio samples, layer sounds, apply effects, and sequence patterns to build entire tracks. The flexibility of MPCs has made them popular tools in various music genres like hip-hop, electronic music, and pop, where beat-making and creative sampling are crucial. Many modern MPCs can operate as standalone devices or be integrated into a digital audio workstation (DAW) via USB or MIDI, providing producers with both hardware-based and computer-based workflows. They’re prized for their intuitive, hands-on approach to making music, allowing for a more organic and creative experience than using software alone.

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This product is brand new, unused, and in its original packaging. It has never been opened or used, ensuring you receive it in pristine, factory-sealed condition, just as originally manufactured.

It is ideal for those who want the assurance of a fresh start with their gear.

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