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AKAI Pro MPC Key 61 Review – “Impressive, But Unusable”?

“I hate making videos this critical,” notes reviewer Benn Jordan. … Read More AKAI Pro MPC Key 61 Review – “Impressive, But Unusable”?

August 20, 2022August 21, 202234 Comments

AKAI Pro MPC Key 61 In-Depth Review

Here’s an in-depth look at the new MPC Key 61, with detailed overview of the workstation’s capabilities, a discussion of the MPC Key’s workflow, a look at the built-in instruments, and some of the instrument’s pros and cons.… Read More AKAI Pro MPC Key 61 In-Depth Review

June 23, 2022June 24, 202215 Comments

Akai Pro MPC Key 61 – The First Keyboard Music Production Center

Features include 25 built-in virtual instruments, a semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch, 2 audio inputs, wireless connectivity, 4 outputs, 128 tracks of MIDI sequencing, CV/Gate connectivity and more.… Read More Akai Pro MPC Key 61 – The First Keyboard Music Production Center

June 18, 2022June 24, 202266 Comments

Configuring The Elektron Workstation

This series of videos discusses the idea of ‘The Elektron Workstation’ – using an Elektron device as the brain of a complete music-making system.… Read More Configuring The Elektron Workstation

March 6, 2022Leave a comment

Akai Force Update Adds Disk Streaming, New Instruments & More

Akai Pro has released a free firmware update for the Force production workstation, adding 3 new plugin instruments, 7 insert effects, the new AIR Vocal Suite, class-compliant audio interface support, Disk Streaming, and more.… Read More Akai Force Update Adds Disk Streaming, New Instruments & More

October 20, 20219 Comments

ISLA Instruments S2400 Firmware Update First Look

They say that the update features user-requested changes to improve the workflow, along with a variety of bug fixes.… Read More ISLA Instruments S2400 Firmware Update First Look

October 6, 2021October 6, 202123 Comments

Akai Professional Intros New MPC Studio Music Production Controller

Akai Professional today introduced MPC Studio,  a new music production controller + DAW combo for Mac & Windows.… Read More Akai Professional Intros New MPC Studio Music Production Controller

September 21, 202119 Comments

Polyend Tracker Update Adds Horizontal Pattern Editor & More

Polyend has introduced a firmware update for its Tracker workstation that adds horizontal pattern editing, new effects, adding effects to the line inputs and other improvements.… Read More Polyend Tracker Update Adds Horizontal Pattern Editor & More

September 1, 20214 Comments

Akai Pro Releases Biggest MPC Update Ever

The update features a new Vocal Effects Suite; 4 new plugin instruments, including Mellotron and Solina string synth; new insert effects; support for USB audio interfaces and more.… Read More Akai Pro Releases Biggest MPC Update Ever

July 20, 2021July 20, 202139 Comments

Akai Professional MPC One Retro Pairs Modern Features With Old-School Style

Akai Professional today introduced the MPC One Retro, a new version of the MPC One that combines modern MPC features with old-school MPC styling.… Read More Akai Professional MPC One Retro Pairs Modern Features With Old-School Style

May 11, 202120 Comments

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