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news Spifire Audio meets MPC

Spitfire Audio Originals Hit The MPC: Cinematic Ambition Meets Standalone Reality

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026
Spitfire Audio brings its Originals libraries to the Akai MPC. Can standalone hardware handle premium orchestral samples without choking?
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Akai MPC Sample: $399 Battery-Powered Beatmaking

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026
Akai’s new $399 MPC Sample offers battery-powered portability and classic MPC workflow. Read our full breakdown of features, value, and how it stacks up.
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Akai Force – It’s Official, Ableton Live Workflow Without a Computer

January 17, 2019January 21, 2019
Two years ago Akai raised the bar for beatmakers and producers with their standalone MPC Live and MPC X. They…
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AKAI MPC 2.0 Is Here – A Huge Leap Forward In The Beat Production Software

November 21, 2017November 23, 2017
Beatmakers rejoice! Akai Professional announced the official release of MPC 2.0. Released after an extensive beta testing period, MPC 2.0…
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Major 2.0.5 Firmware Update For MPC Live And MPC X, Now Available

September 28, 2017
Akai has just released the new 2.0.5 update for its MPC Live and MPC X. The new firmware introduces a…
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