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Akai’s current MPC matures as gear hub, with new MPC Live II hardware and 2.8 software
Akai’s recent 2.8 software offers some powerful new features – and a revised MPC Live II could be a sweet spot in hardware, with expanded connectivity and built-in speakers. And finally, you get MIDI multi capability, like on the classic MPCs. Here’s the rundown. The demands for a digital drum machine/production workstation are now pretty […]
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Free software lets you recreate the MPC2000XL drum machine
If you miss the classic MPC – or never owned one and want to experience it for yourself – this is the nearest thing to having the hardware in front of you, for free.
Peter Kirn - April 20, 2020
Music tech Software Stories Tech
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
Gear Music tech Tech
APC as standalone hardware? Leaked Akai APC Live
Peter Kirn - January 2, 2019
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