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Hydrasynth is a no-compromise polysynth, and a key Akai, Arturia alum designer was involved
It calls itself a “dream synth” for sound designers and performers alike. It’s got polyphonic aftertouch. And it signals a return of the designer of the Arturia ‘Brutes and Akai APC40. Today is the first time I think most of us have heard of Ahun Sound Machines. Evidently, it’s a new synthesizer brand backed by […]
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AKAI’s cute little MPK mini keyboard now has internal sounds
AKAI’s MPK mini was already something of a sleeper hit – a simple MIDI controller keyboard that was small enough to be irresistible. But the latest revision makes it useful even all by its lonesome.
Peter Kirn - April 18, 2019
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Akai Force: hands-on preview of the post-PC live-in-a-box music tool
The leak was real. Akai have a standalone box that can free you from a laptop, when you want that freedom. It works with your computer and gear, but it also does all the arranging and performance (and some monster sounds and sequencing) on its own. It’s what a lot of folks were waiting for […]
Peter Kirn - January 17, 2019
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APC as standalone hardware? Leaked Akai APC Live
Peter Kirn - January 2, 2019
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FL Studio 20.1 arrives, studio-er, loop-ier, better
Peter Kirn - December 12, 2018
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Novation’s SL MkIII has it all: sequencer, CV, MIDI, software control
Peter Kirn - October 10, 2018
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FL Studio gets Akai Fire, and it’s serious about step sequencing
Peter Kirn - September 27, 2018
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