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Akai Professional® Celebrates 35 Years of MPC with the New MPC X Special Edition - The Most Powerful MPC Ever!

The MPC X Special Edition commemorates 35 years of innovative sampling, sound, and sequencing technology from AKAI, the premier name in music production. Ft Lauderdale, FL USA (April 26, 2023) – Akai Professional, a leading musical equipment and computer software manufacturer for performers and producers, is proud to unveil MPC X Special Edition. MPC X SE steps into the spotlight...

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Posted On: April 26, 2023

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Akai Professional® Announces New 37-Key MIDI Controller with Built-in Step Sequencer, MPK Mini Plus

MPK Mini Plus Adds to the popular MPK Mini lineup with 37 keys, hardware device connectivity, numerous hardware and software controls, and many more new features for the modern music creato Cumberland, RI USA (Oct 20, 2022) – Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, announces the MPK Mini Plus MIDI keyboard controller. Featuring an extended...

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Posted On: October 20, 2022

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Akai Professional® Announces Its First Standalone Production Keyboard Synthesizer, MPC Key 61

With a rich heritage of sequencing and sampling, the MPC Key 61 reveals a collection of 25 world-class plugin instruments and a premium keyboard to harness the true power of sound Ft. Lauderdale, FL USA (June 23, 2022) – Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, is proud to announce the highly anticipated MPC Key 61...

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Posted On: June 23, 2022

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Akai Professional® Announces The MPK Mini Play Mk3 with Improved Battery Life, a Louder Speaker and Superior Gen 2 Keybed

PK mini Play mk3 keyboard controller combines playing mobility with serious production tools for music creation anywhere Ft Lauderdale, FL USA (22nd March, 2022) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, is proud to announce MPK mini Play mk3 keyboard controller. The MPK mini Play mk3 combines incredible portability with powerful music making features and...

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Posted On: March 22, 2022

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Akai Professional® Unveils The New MPC Studio: An Exceptional Modern Music Production Solution

Adding to the MPC lineup, the new MPC Studio delivers a serious music production and recording system for the modern music creator.  Cumberland, RI USA (September 21, 2021) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, is proud to announce its newest music production system, the MPC Studio.  The new MPC Studio redefines tactile control with a hardware offering that intuitively delivers a...

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Posted On: September 23, 2021

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The world's best-selling keyboard controller returns with a complete music production starter kit – introducing Akai Professional's MPK mini MK3

MPC-inspired production essentials, a Gen 2 enhanced dynamic keybed and tight integration with any music production app makes MPK mini mk3 the ultimate go-anywhere beat making tool Ft Lauderdale, FL USA (August 4, 2020) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced the immediate availability of the 3rd generation of the world's best-selling...

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Posted On: August 4, 2020

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Akai Professional® Introduces MPC One, a Powerful, Compact Addition to the Legendary MPC Lineup

New MPC One features Akai Professional’s premier multi-core processor and delivers the ultimate in standalone performance to a new generation of beatmakers. Fort Lauderdale, FL USA (January 15, 2020) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced the newest addition to its industry-leading family of music production centers, the powerful standalone MPC One...

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Posted On: March 30, 2020

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Akai Professional® Announces Ableton integration in latest FORCE & MPC updates

New firmware delivers control of Ableton Live’s session view, mixer, effects and devices via Wi-Fi for Force, MPC X and MPC Live Ft. Lauderdale FL, USA (December 17, 2019) Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, is proud to announce Force firmware 3.0.4 and MPC firmware 2.7 that include the highly-anticipated Ableton Live Control. Force...

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Posted On: December 17, 2019

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Akai Professional® Announces FORCE BETA Program

Force Beta firmware delivers the highly anticipated Arranger and Ableton Live Control Cumberland, RI USA (Aug 5, 2019) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, is proud to announce the Force Beta testing program. To support the impending integration of the Arranger and Ableton Live Control, they are assembling a Beta Tester team along...

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Posted On: August 5, 2019

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Akai Professional® Announces 3.0.3 Firmware Update for Force and 2.6 Firmware update for MPC X and MPC

Latest updates enable users to export and share their projects from their Akai Professional hardware directly to Ableton Live. Cumberland, RI USA (July 16, 2019) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced two new firmware updates for the Force as well as the MPC X and Live products. The updates feature multiple...

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Posted On: July 16, 2019

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Akai Professional® Announces Splice Integration in Force, Mpc Live & Mpc X

Standalone music production/DJ performance devices now offer users immediate wi-fi access to their own Splice library directly from the touch user interface

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Posted On: April 4, 2019

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Akai Professional® Announces 3.0.1 Firmware Update for Force

Update introduces new Launch/Note Mode, side-chain compression (the Mother Ducker), updated recording preferences and improved auditioning of samples/loops. Cumberland, RI USA (February 5, 2019) — Hot off the heels of Force’s public debut at NAMM 2019, Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced the release of a 3.0.1 update that introduces a number...

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Posted On: February 5, 2019

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InMusic Appoints GC Executive Patrick Sullivan as President

GUITAR CENTER EXECUTIVE TO LEAD INMUSIC INTO THE FUTURE CUMBERLAND, RI USA (January 24, 2019)—InMusic, a global leader in music technology, music production, software and consumer electronics brands, today announced the appointment of Patrick Sullivan as President reporting directly to CEO Jack O’Donnell. Sullivan joins inMusic from Guitar Center Corporation and brings significant experience in merchandising music technology brands. In...

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Posted On: January 24, 2019

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Akai Professional® Introduces Mpk Road 88 Hammer-action Controller for Touring Professionals

With exclusive Model-A 88-key velocity-sensitive keybed, 4-output USB soundcard, MIDI in/out connectors and 3 pedal inputs with road-ready case, Road 88 is ideal for touring professionals. Cumberland, RI USA (January 22, 2019) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced the introduction of their new MPK Road 88, a keyboard controller with their...

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Posted On: January 23, 2019

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Akai Professional® Introduces Force Standalone Production Instrument, Smashing Previous Limitations of Musical Production

Standalone music production/DJ performance device has clip launching, step sequencing, sampling, synths and a 7-in touch display and captures the modern clip-based workflow. Cumberland, RI USA (January 17, 2019) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced the release of its new standalone Force music production/DJ performance device, with clip launching, step sequencing...

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Posted On: January 17, 2019

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Akai Professional® Expands Power and Versatility of MPC Platform with Release of MPC 2.3 Update

Cumberland, RI USA (November 15, 2018) — Akai Professional today announced the release of MPC Software 2.3. This major software and firmware update introduces a number of user requested features and functionality enhancements, notably the addition of three powerful, versatile, and expressive built-in synthesizers by AIR Music Technology (TubeSynth, Bassline and Electric) to the MPC standalone experience. This is a...

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Posted On: November 15, 2018

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Akai Professional® Delivers IMPC pro 2 for Iphone, a Powerful New Songwriting Tool for Mobile Musicians

Cumberland, RI USA (November 7, 2018) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced that iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone is available for pre-order on the Apple App store. Following up the original ground-breaking iMPC for iPhone app, iMPC Pro 2 elevates song production for all mobile musicians by adding new track types...

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Posted On: November 7, 2018

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Akai Professional® Adds Built-in Sounds to the World’s Most Popular MIDI Controller with the MPK Mini Play

Cumberland, RI USA (October 11, 2018) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced the immediate availability of their all-new MPK Min portable MIDI controller. The ultra-portable MPK Mini Play is based on the world’s most popular midi controller—Akai Professional’s MPK Mini—but now it comes packed with 128 sounds and its own built-in...

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Posted On: October 22, 2018

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Akai Professional® Teams up with Image-line to Create Akai Fire, the World’s First Controller for Fl Studio

Cumberland, RI USA (September 27, 2018) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced their newest product, the Akai Fire. Created in close collaboration with software manufacturer Image-Line, Fire finally gives FL Studio producers a dedicated hardware controller - designed to speed up the creative workflow and enhance the overall user experience. Released...

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Posted On: September 27, 2018

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Akai Professional® Opens up Powerful MPC Platform to All Hardware Owners with Release of MPC 2.2 Update

Cumberland, RI USA (April 16, 2018) — Akai Professional today announced the release of MPC Software 2.2. This major software and firmware update for MPC 2 introduces a number of user-requested features and functionality enhancements. As a result, this update is highly recommended for all current MPC X, MPC Live and MPC Software 2 owners. NEW FEATURES INCLUDE: MIDI Learn...

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Posted On: April 17, 2018

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Akai Professional® MPC Live Wins Prestegious TEC Award at 2018 NAMM Show in Las Vegas

Cumberland, RI USA (January 31, 2018) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced that they have been awarded the TEC award for their MPC Live standalone music production center at the 33rd annual NAMM TEC awards ceremony. This prestigious award is widely considered to be the “Oscar” in the professional music and...

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Posted On: January 31, 2018

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Akai Professional® Delivers IMPC pro 2, a Powerful New Songwriting Tool for Mobile Musicians

Cumberland, RI USA (December 14, 2017) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced the official release of iMPC Pro 2. Following up the original groundbreaking app, iMPC Pro 2 elevates song production for all mobile musicians by adding new track types and enhancing the beloved drum tracks feature from iMPC Pro. With...

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Posted On: December 14, 2017

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Akai Professional Unleash New Creative Possibilities with Release of High-powered MPC 2.0 Software

Cumberland, RI USA (November 20, 2017) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced the official release of MPC 2.0. Released after an extensive beta testing period, MPC 2.0 is compatible with Mac and PC, works either alone as your main DAW or integrates seamlessly into your DAW of choice as a VST...

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Posted On: November 20, 2017

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Virtual Instrument Developer Eastwest Announces VIPMS Support for Their Entire Catalogue of Premium VSTs

Ash Vale, UK (September 27, 2017) — Akai Professional (www.akaipro.com), creator of the critically acclaimed Virtual Instrument Player (VIP) software — the only software that enables musicians to catalogue, control and map their entire VST instrument and effect library directly from their keyboard — today announced complete VIP Native Plugin Map Standard (VIPMS) support for EastWest’s catalogue of premium virtual...

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Posted On: September 27, 2017

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Akai Professional Introduces Major 2..5 Firmware Update for Its Standalone MPC Live and MPC X Models

Cumberland, RI USA (September 27, 2017) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced a major firmware update to the newest members of its legendary MPC line, the MPC Live and MPC X. The new 2.0.5 update introduces a number of powerful production and performance features, including: audio warping and time-stretching on the...

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Posted On: September 27, 2017

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VIP 3.0 Music Software Revolutionizes the Creative Experience for Universal Command over All VSTs from Any MIDI Controller

Cumberland, RI USA (September 8, 2017) — Akai Professional (www.akaipro.com), creator of the critically acclaimed Virtual Instrument Player (VIP) software — the only software that enables musicians to catalog, control and map their entire VST instrument and effect library directly from their keyboard — today announced VIP 3.0, a pivotal update opening the platform to any MIDI controller alongside the...

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Posted On: September 12, 2017

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Denon DJ Prime and Akai Professional MPC Live In-store Clinics Happening Across Canada in Conjunction with Fingers & Faders Tour

Cumberland RI, USA (July 11, 2017) Denon DJ (www.denondj.com) and Akai Professional (Akai Professional) announced today that they are teaming up with high-flying performers Fresh Kils & Vekked to host workshops featuring the latest DJ and music production gear on their Faders & Fingers tour in Canada, July 18th-August 23rd, 2017. From the incredible pad work and mashups of Fresh Kils...

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Posted On: July 11, 2017

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Akai Professional Reigns Supreme with New MPC X, the Ultimate Standalone Beat Production Experience

Cumberland, RI USA (January 9, 2017) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced the newest addition to the iconic MPC line, the MPC X. In creating the X, Akai Professional has taken the lessons from every MPC that preceded it to engineer a production centerpiece truly fit to be the flagship Music...

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Posted On: June 6, 2017

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Akai Professional Drives Creativity to New Heights with Release of IMPC for Samsung Galaxy Devices.

Cumberland, RI USA (February 27, 2017) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced popular iOS app iMPC, is now also available from the Samsung Galaxy Apps Store. Developed in concert with Retronyms, a leading iOS and android app developer, iMPC— previously an iOS exclusive—fuses the acclaimed workflow of an Akai Professional MPC...

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Posted On: February 27, 2017

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Akai Professional Drives Creativity to New Heights with MPC 2.0 Music Production Software

Cumberland, RI USA (January 9, 2017) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, is showing their MPC 2.0 at Winter NAMM, the latest version of their acclaimed music production software. Compatible with Mac and PC, MPC 2.0 works either alone as your main DAW or integrates seamlessly with your current DAW as a VST...

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Posted On: January 9, 2017

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Akai® Professional Electrifies Both Studio and Stage with Game-changing MPC Live

Cumberland, RI USA (January 9, 2017) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced the newest addition to the iconic MPC line, the MPC Live. Starting with the immersive production workflow and game-altering performance breakthroughs introduced by the MPC Touch, Akai Professional ratchets up the stakes with MPC Live by adding standalone functionality...

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Posted On: January 9, 2017

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Akai Professional Unleashes Beat-making with LPD8 Bluetooth MIDI Pad Controller

Cumberland, RI USA (October 19, 2016) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced the introduction of their LPD8, the world’s first Bluetooth MIDI pad controller. Recognizing a critical need in the market for a portable pad controller that’s light and compact but robust and full-featured, the LPD8 gives musicians the ultimate in...

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Posted On: October 19, 2016

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Akai Professional Sets Musicians Free with LPK25 Wireless Bluetooth MIDI Keyboard

Cumberland, RI USA (October 19, 2016) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced the introduction of their LPK25 Wireless, a ground-breaking portable 25-key MIDI Bluetooth keyboard. Recognizing the need for a wireless keyboard that doesn’t sacrifice versatility and great sound, the new LPK25 Wireless takes portability and feature-rich performance to the next...

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Posted On: October 19, 2016

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Akai Professional Hears Everything with New 50x Monitoring Headphones

Cumberland, RI USA(August 1, 2016) — Akai Professional , a leading manufacturer of keyboards, mixers and production equipment for performers and recording artists, today announced the introduction of their new 50X professional monitoring headphones. Recognizing that too many headphones designed for monitoring and DJ use fall far short in terms of being able to combine all the elements of great...

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Posted On: August 1, 2016

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Akai Professional® Announces Splice Integration in Force, Mpc Live & Mpc X

Standalone music production/DJ performance devices now offer users immediate wi-fi access to their own Splice library directly from the touch user interface

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Posted On: April 4, 2019

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