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 […]

What could make APC Live, MPC cool: Akai’s new software direction

Akai tipped their hand late last year that they were moving more toward live performance. With APC Live hardware leaked and in the wild, maybe it’s time to take another look. MPC software improvements might interest you with or without new hardware.

Peter Kirn - January 2, 2019

APC as standalone hardware? Leaked Akai APC Live

It’s what a lot of people wanted – an MPC crossed with an Ableton Push – which could mean it’s too good to be true. But the APC Live leaked in images looks viable enough, and it could signal big changes for electronic performance in 2019.

Peter Kirn - January 2, 2019

Akai and Retronyms announce iMPC Pro 2 with audio tracks, AUv3, Link and a whole lot more

Ashley Elsdon - December 14, 2017

Pioneer made a CDJ-shaped sampler – what does that mean for DJs?

Peter Kirn - October 23, 2017

Those standalone MPCs do wireless Link and MIDI and it’s the future

Peter Kirn - October 4, 2017

This weekend’s BeatMaker 3 could change your mind about the iPad

Peter Kirn - July 13, 2017

Can the MPC X win over some die-hard German MPC hardware users?

Peter Kirn - May 30, 2017

Watch Octave One demonstrate their elaborate, hands-on live rig

Peter Kirn - May 22, 2017

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