Tag: MPC

Gear

Akai brings MPC workflow to budget-friendly portable sampler

Akai Professional has launched the MPC Sample, a battery-powered standalone sampler priced at US$399 — the most accessible entry point the company has offered into the MPC ecosystem, and a notable addition to a market where finger drumming is attracting growing mainstream attention. The MPC Sample draws on the design language of the MPC60, featuring 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with poly aftertouch — the core requirement for expressive finger drumming — in a compact, backpack-friendly unit. A rechargeable battery provides up to five hours of use, and a built-in speaker and microphone allow basic capture without additional gear. The device operates as a fully standalone sampler with 8 GB internal storage, microSD expansion, and support for WAV, MP3, AIFF, FLAC […]

Gear, Samples

Akai launches DAW-free MPC

Finger drumming leader Akai has launched a new instrument, MPC Live III, that delivers “a complete production and performance workflow in a compact, portable device” without the need to connect to a computer. The launch comes on the back of Yamaha’s entry into the finger drumming market with its FGDP with onboard sounds. Akai is describing its MPC Live III as “its most advanced standalone music production centre to date — reimagined for today’s beatmakers, producers, and live performers”. It features next-generation expressive MPCe pads, a dedicated 16-step sequencer and a touchscreen Clip Matrix for real-time performance and arrangement. With built-in studio monitors, a condenser microphone and rechargeable battery, the MPC Live III is an all-in-one production powerhouse, “delivering four […]