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 Key 37 Standalone Production Synthesizer, Drum Machine, MIDI Keyboard, with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Touchscreen, Plug-ins, and Native Instruments Integration

£749.99 £679.00

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

Akai Professional MPC Live II – Battery Powered Drum Machine, Sampler and Beat Maker With Speakers, Drum Pads, Synth Engines, Touch Display, and Native Instruments Integration

£999.99

Beat Maker Essential – Standalone MPC, sampler, drum machine, and MIDI controller (for the included MPC Software – Mac/PC) with the powerful multicore system from the MPC One and MPC X Welcome MPC3 – Designed for fast intuitive operation, MPC3 accele… read more

Akai Professional FORCE – Standalone Music Production, MIDI Sequencer and DJ System with Synth Engines, MPC Sampling and Ableton Style Clip Launching

£699.95 £1,099.00

Play, Perform, Produce – Standalone music production / DJ performance system featuring 7" full colour capacitive multitouch display and 8×8 clip launch matrix with RGB LEDs The Ins and Outs – Record audio with (2) XLR / ¼-inch combo inputs with phant… 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

AKAI Professional MPD218 – USB MIDI Pad Controller and Drum Machine with MPC Pads, Assignable Knobs, Note Repeat & Full Level Buttons, Production Software

£84.99 £79.00

Beat making anywhere – portable, feature-rich USB pad controller with 16 pressure-dynamic MPC pads for triggering drums, melodic samples, effects and layers; recording drum sequences Easy-access controls for three pad banks offer a total of 48 assign… read more

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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.