Akai's MPC hardware is normally an expensive investment — you're looking at $699 for the 'entry' One production studio. That ecosystem just became much more affordable if you have a computer, however.

Akai and Native Instruments are sort of like the Nintendo and Sega of music production. These long-time rivals offer many similar products, but some musicians get drawn to Akai’s MPC workflow while ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Following a lengthy beta period, Akai has released MPC 2.0, the new software for its range of ...