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MPC5000 OS 2.0 Now Available For FREE
You spoke and we listened. The MPC5000 is the most talked-about MPC in the music industry today. We took your feedback and built the just-released OS 2.0 to deliver more than 25 new features, many of which were driven by the requests of the professionals who use the MPC5000 every day. Learn more about OS 2.0 here.
Exclusive Interview With The Alchemist
He’s considered by many to be one of the founding figures in hip-hop production. With credits that include Cypress Hill, Mobb Deep, Nas, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Ghostface Killah, Snoop Dogg, Linkin Park, Morcheeba, and Eminem, Al has been there and done that. He sat down with us to chat about his career.
Vintage Beat Machines Sample Pack for MPC Now Available
Old school drum machines have a certain sonic style that producers worldwide turn to for unmistakable cool. Building a library of these sought-after sounds has always meant committing lots of time and money. But now, Akai Professional has done the work for you with the new Vintage Beat Machines Sample Pack for MPC.
MPD32 Earns Electronic Musician Mag Hot Pick
We’re taking you in depth with the MPD series in this month’s spotlight column. What better time for Electronic Musician magazine to bestow the MPD32 with its prestigious Hot Pick award? EM gave the MPD32 a value of 5 out of 5 and said it should be a runwaway hit. We agree. Learn more about this controller that’s based closely on the MPC series.
MPK49 Nominated For IDMA Best Keyboard Award
The MPK49 performance keyboard with MPC pads and technology has been nominated as the Best Keyboard or Sampler in the upcoming 24th Annual International Dance Music Awards (IDMA). The award will be presented on March 26, 2009, at the Winter Music Conference in Miami Beach, Fla. Learn more about this multi-award-winning instrument.
The MPC series is one of the most instantly recognizable pieces of gear in any studio, thanks in large part to its grid of exclusive pressure and velocity-sensitive pads. If you want that kind of hands-on control for use with almost any kind of software for studio or stage, you should check out this month’s spotlight on the MPD Series.
MPC Live Performance and Remixing: Part Two
Everybody knows the MPC series is the most powerful drum machine on the planet with powerful sampling, precise sequencing, and a variety of natural input controls like MPC pads and Q-Links. However, did you know that DJs and other performers use the MPC everyday for live performance and studio remixing? Last month we brought you part one of a series on maximizing your MPC5000 for live performance and studio remixing. If you missed it, you can check it out here.
Vintage Beat Machines Sample Pack for MPC Now Available
For e-Newsletter subscribers only: for one week, knock 33% off the price of the new Vintage Beat Machines Sample Pack for MPC! Regularly $29.99, get it today for just $19.99!
Now that the new Vintage Beat Machines Sample Pack has arrived, we've put together a limited-time offer just for you. Order online today and pick up some classic sounds.
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