Kit Maker 3 overhauls drum kit creation with native Akai MPC Sample export, direct DAW presets for FL Studio and Logic, and smarter pad sorting for $39.
Akai announced the MPC One G2 and MPC Key 37 G2. The headline specifies an 8-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage. The unspoken reality is that Akai simply had to update the internals because the old architecture could no longer run their modern software comfortably. And there's a cynical strategy behind...
Unlock Jimmy Jam's exclusive grooves with the new EastWest DrumX, which brings together ten classic drum machines: the TR-808, TR-909, TR-606, LinnDrum, LM-1, DR-55, DR-110, DMX, DrumTraks, and SP-12 - and most of all, Jimmy's touch!
The new Akai MPC Sample didn't just ship with a battery and pads; it shipped with a pre-packaged cultural identity. We explore why the "lo-fi beat" aesthetic has become a default setting for the MPC, and how five specific friction points can help you break the loop and reclaim your creative voice.
The new Akai MPC XL promises to end all compromises with a Gen 2 8-core processor delivering 4x the muscle of previous MPCs, 16GB RAM, and enough I/O to anchor a full studio...
