The great thing about this is your sample and project collection can be as big as your PC or Mac storage can take.

The first model was the MPC60 and it was meant to be a powerful drum machine.Īs the models have changed over the years it has moved away from its functionality as a MIDI Production Centre and become more of a Music Production Controller, with all of the software located on a PC or Mac, giving you a very powerful sequencer with the ability to sample and load your own samples onto 16 playable pads and create kits and loops to produce whole songs. It was originally designed by Roger Linn and produced by Akai in 1988. In this instance I think it is a good idea to start by giving a brief history of the MPC. For this reason, whilst the main focus of this article will be on the Akai MPC Studio, I will also throw in the occasional comparison to the Maschine Mk2 to assist you folks sitting on the fence.ĪKAI MPC STUDIO - HISTORY, MODELS AND EXPLANATION There are many discussions and comparisons between Maschine and the different Akai MPC products and when you are trying to make the right choice it is therefore understandably very difficult. Well, having just reviewed the Native Instruments Maschine Mk2, I am now lucky enough to get my hands on the recently released Akai MPC Studio with its slim silver looks to tempt anyone who is into the world of grooveboxes, loops and samples. You can read more reviews like this, listen to Tony’s productions, purchase synth patches and more at his personal site -> Tony Long Music.Ģ017 UPDATE: If you are a fan of Akai and their MPC range, check out the announcement of the new MPC X and MPC Live HERE.

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