Welcome to the September edition of the Akai Professional e-newsletter. This month, Audiofanzine reviews MINIAK, Sound on Sound takes a look at LPK25 and LPD8, and Creative Digital Music talks about the recently released SynthStation25 SDK. We interview Amir Derakh of Julien-K about taking the MPK49 on tour. Finally, the rebates for MPK61 and MPK88 are in their last month. Check it out!
- Audiofanzine reviews MINIAK
- Sound on Sound reviews LPK25 and LPD8
- Create Digital Music talks about SynthStation25 SDK
- Julien-K tours Europe with MPK49
- Save $100 on MPK61 via Rebate
- Save $150 on MPK88 via Rebate
MINIAK gets a close-up from Audiofanzine with some nice photos and even nicer praise for its synth-modeling mayhem. “The MINIAK is a very compact, rugged and clever instrument that produces vintage synth emulations as well as modern techno sounds.” Read the whole review here.
Sound on Sound reviews LPK25 and LPD8
The LPK25 and LPD8 controllers have become favorites for producers and musicians needing real-time software control on the go. Sound on Sound covers the basics on both these beauties at once. Read through the review here.
Create Digital Music talks about SynthStation25 SDK
Head over to Create Digital Music to get in on the discussion centered around Akai Pro’s SynthStation25 software development kit. App developers can now write programs that utilize SynthStation25’s capabilities. Exciting stuff for anyone who enjoys mobile music making! Read on here.
Julien-K tours Europe with MPK49
Beginning as a side project for electronic music created by Amir Derakh and Ryan Shuck from Orgy, Julien-K has progressed to a full-time band, which saw the release of their debut album, Death to Analog, in 2009. Check out this great interview with Julien-K and how they use the MPK49 when on the road.
Save $100 on an MPK61 via Rebate
A $100 rebate offer is now available through the end of the month for MPK61. Now you can take professional, dedicated control of every aspect of your music software at an unbeatable price. Click here to learn how.
Save $150 on an MPK88 via Rebate
MPK88 is THE keyboardist’s software controller. 88 hammer-action keys give the feel you demand, while a full complement of MPC-style pads, transport controls and faders give instant access to every parameter that matters. Live the dream at a discount with a $150 rebate! Hurry though, as this has been extended from last month to end September 30.
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