Combining compact monitoring with a USB audio interface, RPM3 monitors enable you to simultaneously play audio from and record audio to a PC or Mac through the included USB cable. You can even monitor and record to your iPad by connecting to the RPM3 monitors via an Apple Camera Connection kit (sold separately). Check out these affordable and versatile monitors at your favorite Akai Dealer. Get more info here.

The APC40 and APC20 have helped musicians everywhere unlock the power of Ableton Live. Now, you can use your APC40 or APC20 as a full-featured step sequencer for creating beats while never having to touch a keyboard or mouse. Mark Egloff from Ableton and Shane Hazleton from Akai teamed up to bring you this patch that can be used for hours of beat making in Ableton Live. Find out all the details and download the free patch here.

The MPK mini is the solution for musicians and producers who want to create music anywhere. In this product spotlight, we’ll give you an in-depth look at this ultra-portable and featured-packed music creation station.

An accomplished producer, songwriter and entrepreneur, Tricky Stewart’s work includes hits like Rihanna’s “Hard” and the Grammy® award winning track from Beyoncé, “Single Ladies [Put a Ring On It]”. In this interview we find out what got Tricky started in the music business, why he’ll never part with his MPC and his big plans for the rest of 2011.

SynthStation25 transforms iPhone or iPod touch into a portable music production station. With the powerful SynthStation app and a variety of third party apps already created, you’ll have a production tool that provides ever-increasing versatility. Now you can save some cash on the hottest controller for your iPhone and iPod touch. Grab a $20 rebate form here.

As you can see, the Akai-Ableton partnership is constantly coming up with new ways to make APC20 an even more seamless and useful tool for controlling Ableton Live. Now you can get your hands on an APC20 and save $30 in the process. Get your rebate form here.