Happy spring from Akai Professional! This is our April newsletter, and this month’s edition is packed with gear reviews, videos, starts, deals, and more! Read on for all the details.
- APC40 WINS EUROPEAN DJ-TECH AWARD
- JUNODOWNLOAD.COM REVIEWS MINIAK
- VIDEO: THE APC20 INTRODUCTION
- VIDEO: MPC2500 WITH PROTOOLS
- DOZENS OF VIDEOS AT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL
- GRAMMY AWARD WINNER DOC ISH
- VIDEO: LADY GAGA PLAYS THE MPC
- VIDEO: SOLILLAQUISTS OF SOUND "NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN"
- GET MORE FROM YOUR MPC2500
- FREE NUMARK HEADPHONES WHEN YOU BUY A MINIAK
APC40 WINS EUROPEAN DJ-TECH AWARD
The APC40 has been internationally hailed as the missing link between Ableton Live software and musical, expressive creation. This first-of-its-kind controller, which Akai co-developed with Ableton, has won DJ-Tech’s Award for the best DJ Controller. Learn all the details here.
JUNODOWNLOAD.COM REVIEWS MINIAK
If you listen to most tracks today, you’ll hear synths. Whether it’s a soaring lead, a tight, punchy bassline, or pad filling in the background texture, synths are everywhere, and the MINIAK is just what producers are looking for in a flexible, easy-to-use synth. Read what Junodownload.com had to say about this virtual analog synthesizer
The APC40 forged new ground for performing with and controlling Ableton Live. Now, the APC40 has a sibling, the APC20. Same great APC taste, with fewer calories! See the APC20 in action in this video.
It’s tough to think of music production without thinking of the MPC. And it’s tough to think of computer-based recording without thinking of ProTools. This video puts those two great tools together for your viewing pleasure.
DOZENS OF VIDEOS AT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Did you know that there are literally dozens of videos at our YouTube channel? We have videos posted for everything from the LPK25 and LPD8 to live performances on the EWI and everything in between. Check them out!.
What’s is like being a Grammy-winning producer? Doc Ish sat down to talk to us about life, music, and tell some stories.
VIDEO: LADY GAGA PLAYS THE MPC
Lady Gaga wowed audiences at the 2010 Brit Awards with a visually stunning performance that included the MPC1000. See the video here.
VIDEO: SOLILLAQUISTS OF SOUND "NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN"
SOS have been long-time MPC artists and their new single shows off their formidable skills.Watch it here.
The MPC2500 is a workhorse that can be found in studios around the world including those of some of the greatest recording artists of all time. This month we give you some tips for streamlining your production and getting a little more out of your MPC2500. Check it out.
FREE NUMARK HEADPHONES WHEN YOU BUY A MINIAK
The MINIAK is a remarkable synth with its built-in arpeggiator, warm analog-style sounds and vocoder. Buy one this month and we'll throw in a set of PHX headphones from Numark just for playing. Grab your rebate form here.
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