In this review on Gearwire.com, Len Sasso gives a detailed assessment of LPK25. Len talks about how LPK25 “is the perfect add-on for your iPad” and shares how LPK25 has become an indispensible part of his setup on the road and in the studio: “…you'll find a variety of uses for those extra 25 keys to solve problems you never thought you had: key-switching, drum programming, MIDI effects control, and so on.” Check out Len’s full LPK25 review here.

Toy sampling keyboards of the 1980’s have now become sought after production instruments because of their warm, low-fi sound and simple operation. Now you can get the same great sounds and simple functionality on your SynthStation25 with the sir Sampleton app! Sample your voice, musical instruments or objects you find around the house; sir Sampleton allows you to save them, add beats and tweak settings like vibrato, note trail length and sample time.

With real keyboard keys and MPC-style pads, Akai Pro’s portable MIDI controllers are much more than simple note sequencers; they have given musicians the ability to actually create music anywhere. The extreme portability and just plain usefulness of LPK25 and LPD8 have paved the way for Akai Pro’s newest portable production station, MPK mini. This compact but very capable controller was a standout in Masterbeaters mini-MIDI controller roundup. Check it out here. For more info on MPK mini, check out the product spotlight here.

The MPC Corner is a new series of articles that will highlight the legendary versatility and capability of Akai Pro’s MPC line. We’ll talk about tips and tricks and performance enhancements and uncover some MPC features you may not be aware of that are just waiting to be unleashed in your studio. To start, we’ll take a look at the MPC5000; this month’s MPC Corner will show you just how easy navigating the MPC5000 can be. These tips can save you a ton of time and make your production streamlined, efficient and powerful.

Currently on tour with Usher, IZ Avila has worked with many of the biggest names in music including Janet Jackson, Aretha Franklin, and Mariah Carey. We sat down with this Grammy Award® winning DJ, musician and producer and asked how Akai PRO MPCs have influenced and enabled his music production, what it was like to win a Grammy for the first time and what advice he has for aspiring producers. Check out the interview.

Designed in partnership with Ableton, the APC20 makes performing and creating with Abelton Live a fluid and immersive experience. APC20 is ideal if you want a controller with a small footprint that is portable and can easily be combined with other APC’s for a customized performance setup. Don’t settle for cheap, plastic imitations; get your hands on an APC20 today and save $30 in the process.