Akai MPC X Special Edition: What is it? Akai’s imposing MPC X has been at the top of its MPC range since its release in 2017. Now, as Akai marks 35 years since the release of its original MPC 60 ...

Akai Pro MPC One+: What is it? Having used Akai’s MPC Live (Mks 1 and 2), MPC Keys 61, and flagship MPC X SE, the mysteries of the smallest MPC, the One, have eluded us until now. It’s time to put ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. MIDI controllers and sequencers come in all shapes and sizes and as such, would be a pain to ...

Each week Tom Whitwell of Music Thing highlights the best of the new music gear that's coming out, as well as noteworthy vintage equipment: This week, Akai announced the MPC-2500. If you've listened ...

The only real downside to the X’s hardware is lack of battery power. A rechargeable battery here would have made the MPC X fully self-contained like the MPC Live. However, Akai tells us it opted not ...