Akai Unveils Rhythm Wolf

Akai Rhythm Wolf

[fresh_divider style=”dotted”] I’m so excited about the announcement of the Akai Rhythm Wolf Analog drum and bass synthesizer. The Rhythm Wolf is something to keep on the radar. Read more below. Cumberland, RI, USA– March 11, 2014. Akai Pro (akaipro.com), a leading pioneer of music devices for production and performance, reveals the Rhythm Wolf, an […]

Akai Reveals New MPK Controller Line

Akai New MPK Line

[fresh_divider style=”dotted”] Akai just unleashed new controllers for users to get busy with. If you were not satisfied with the previous MPK controllers released a few years back, this new line should spark your interest. I guess this was the big surprise but I’m not dancing for joy for this. I was actually hoping for […]

Akai MPC Software 1.6 is Out

MPC Software 1.6

[fresh_divider style=”dotted”] Akai just released MPC Software 1.6 with bug fixes and new enhancements. Now you can do fine sample edits on the Renaissance/Studio controller LCD screen. If you a true MPC head you should already have Renaissance or Studio in the lab already. If not, I feel sorry for you and your kind who […]

Akai Shows Off MPC Software 1.5 MIDI Control Mode

Akai MPC Software 1.5 Midi Control Mode

[fresh_video url=”http://youtube.com/watch?v=5dPnrH0Md5w”] [fresh_divider style=”dotted”] Akai Shows off Midi Control Mode. Now you can map your MPC controls to your favorite Daw. I haven’t tried this myself but might give it a whirl. Actually I haven’t used my MPC Software inside a DAW in a long time. I was having problems and didn’t bother trying it […]

MPC Software 1.5 – First Impressions

Mpc software 1.5 first impressions

[fresh_divider style=”dotted”] Akai released MPC Software 1.5 recently and I decided to download it and see what the new updates are. Installing MPC Software 1.5 did not present any hassle and seem to go smooth. I had to update the firmware on MPC Renaissance along with the update. Once I got update installed I went […]

Akai Announces the MPC Element

MPC Element

[fresh_divider style=”dotted”] Akai is getting ready to release a striped down version of the MPC Ren and Studio called MPC Element. So far I think the software is the same but I won’t know until further investigation. Read more below. The essential instrument for computer-based music production, MPC Element brings powerful music-making capability to your […]

Akai and Retronyms Released iMPC for iPhone

Akai impc iphone

[fresh_divider style=”dotted”] Akai and Retronyms released iMPC for iPhone for $2.99 only for a limited time. Now you can make beats on your iPhone on the go. The iMPC app for iPhone has a feature called 3D Perform which uses the iPhone motion sensor to add unique performance with the app. I don’t have an […]

Akai MPC Software 1.4 Missing VST Help

MPC Software 1.4

[fresh_divider style=”dotted”] Akai released MPC Software 1.4 update for the masses this week but the net has been flooded with users complaining of problems with missing VSTs after install. If you have a computer running 64 bit, you will run into this problem of missing plug-ins. If your OS is 64bit the MPC software will automatically be setup […]

Akai MPC Renaissance/Studio 1.4 Out Now

Akai mpc renaissance studio 1.4

[fresh_divider style=”dotted”] Akai finally released 1.4 for MPC Renaissance and Studio. You know I will fully check out the update and let you know what I think. First I need to export my beats that I’m done with. I know many MPC Ren and Studio users are excited to see the improvements. Hopefully Akai has addressed […]

Akai MPC FLY 30 Pin Now $149

Mpc fly 30 pin

Akai just announced the MPC Fly 30 pin for $149. When Akai first announced the availability of the MPC Fly 30 pin, they told us the supply was limited. Now Akai slashed the price from $199 to get them out the door. The MPC Fly 30 Pin has received bad reviews and users are not happy with the build […]