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Yep, Akai has a honkin’ huge new flagship MPC XL — gallery
It leaked, you saw it — it’s real, it’s huge. In addition to its recent MPC Live III, Akai has a big mama standalone called the MPC XL with more dedicated controls and a big 10.1” display — but mostly the same innards. Let’s explain.
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The all-new Moog Messenger: a tour with synth legend Erik Norlander of Moog
Moog Messenger is something new. Because that’s the first major product entirely developed under new owners inMusic*, that might make you nervous. But this synth is full of surprises—and could be the Moog synth your rig has been missing. Moog’s Erik Norlander, Director of Keyboard Product Development, walked us through the synth. I think it might wind up being his biggest hit since the Alesis Andromeda.
Peter Kirn - June 4, 2025
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Apple Music now streams in Serato, Rekordbox, djay, Rane, Denon tools
Apple Music is now streaming in major DJ software like Serato DJ Pro. That comes complete with playlists and companion Apple Music curation on desktop and mobile – plus support for some all-in-one Pioneer hardware and even Engine OS-powered Denon decks.
Moog Music has been bought by inMusic, alongside brands like Alesis, Akai, Numark
Peter Kirn - June 13, 2023
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That new MPC 2.10 update proves to be a big hit with users, packed full of features
Peter Kirn - July 26, 2021
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