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Akai Professional

7 months

Touch the Future of Ableton Live control with APC64. Featuring 64 RGB pads, 8 assignable Touch Strips and more, APC64 is a leap forward in music production and performance for Ableton Live. Click to watch the full video and learn more

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

1 year

You've got 15 minutes to deliver a banger. Which one are you grabbing? 📸: @saltybeats (IG) #akaipro

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

4 years

Introducing the MPC One. A sleek, efficiently sized standalone production unit featuring all the power, functionality and exclusive sounds to deliver professional beat-making results.

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

10 years

Don't knock it until you try it. http://t.co/9PZ7yZ9xPR

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

7 years

INTRODUCING the next generation of MPC. Presenting the MPC X and MPC Live. Learn more, visit:

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 years

The best of the past and present. Which are you grabbing first? 📸 : @saitbeats

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

1 year

Dope setup rocking the new MPK mini Plus. What do you guys think? 📸: @skinski_beats (IG) #akaipro

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 months

Bring the legendary MPC workflow to a compact keyboard with the MPC Key 37 🚀 Everything you need to produce beats, chop-up samples and build complete tracks without your computer 🔥

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

1 year

The most powerful MPC ever: MPC X Special Edition🔥 More storage The MPC instrument collection The iconic retro color Get yours now, hit the link in bio.

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

2 years

#hiphophistorymaker A true pioneer, innovator, and master of the craft, Pete Rock 📸 : @realpeterock @tracklib #peterock #bhm

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 years

MPC Live II Retro. The modern MPC workflow in a classic look. #akaipro #mpclive

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 years

The new MPC One Retro. The modern standalone music production workflow of MPC One now in the iconic MPC look. Buy now at

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

1 year

Dope combination right here. With the MPK mini plus connected to your MPC, you can really dig into the MPC Plugin instruments. 📸: @dylanparismusic #akaipro

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

2 years

Introducing MPC Key 61. The first standalone MPC keyboard with 20+ plugin instrument engines, over 6,000 preset sounds, an assignable Touch Strip, and 61 key semi-weighted keybed. Visit to learn more about MPC Key 61 and discover The Power of Sound.

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

1 year

More MPK mini Plus and MPC One side by side. Who else is using a MIDI controller with their MPC? 📸: @r2gii (IG) #akaipro

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

1 year

The MPC2 desktop software has all the expanded audio, MIDI, instrument, tracks, and more to deliver a high-powered MPC experience. Experience more of the MPC plugin instruments for advanced creation and production. 📸: @tiger_ism (IG)

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

6 years

Whoa... The BBC is letting you download more than 16,000 free sound effect samples from its archive

Did you know that you can download more than 33,000 BBC sound effect samples for free?

Explore a weird and wonderful collection of noises from the broadcasting behemoth

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

6 years

We're honored to be the winner of the 2018 NAMM TEC Award for DJ Production Technology (Hardware/Software). The battery-powered MPC Live has proven to be one of the most versatile and powerful pieces of production gear to date. For more info, check:

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

4 years

Introducing MPC Beats, the new beat making software from Akai Pro. Available now and free for everyone, visit to download your copy today. #akaipro #mpcbeats #musicproducer #beatmaker #daw #virtualinstrument

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 years

MPC One takes it back to Retro like Super Mario Bros. @AveMcree

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 years

How does a music producer celebrate their birthday? With cake of course. 📸 : @tesov_matthew

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

4 years

Friday Fun. Look how far we've come. Tag the creator #rp #akaipro #mpd16 #mpcone #beatmaker #musicproducer #funny

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

4 years

😂😂😂 Ready for battle...beat battle! 🎥: @beatsbyjblack #akaipro #mpclive #mpkmini #mpc2500 #stayhome #makebeats #musicproducer #hiphop #tiktok

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

5 years

Gotta Catch Them All!

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 years

Introducing MPC 2.10 with new MPC plugin instruments, insert effects, and the first vocal suite for standalone. With 14 total new plugins, this is the biggest MPC update ever. Learn more at

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

1 month

Hey everyone! We were absolutely thrilled to witness the incredible love and support for the Akai Pro MPC Stems. Your enthusiasm and the success of this game-changing feature not only overwhelmed beat makers worldwide but, quite unexpectedly, our servers as well! We…

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

5 years

The highly talented @Neon_Vines demoing Force

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 years

Start your day with a balanced meal; fresh fruits and a serving of MPC-ereal. 📸: @vinzcarter

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

1 year

Unplug and go with the most portable MPC ever. Where's the most creative place you've made a beat outside of the studio? #akaipro #mpclive2 #musicproducer #travel #beatmaking #hiphop #trap

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

7 years

NAMM 2017: Akai Pro's new MPC X and MPC Live take pad-based production back to its standalone roots

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

6 years

Which Akai MPC Should I Buy? Which MPC is the Best?

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

10 years

We've always been the #buildingblocks of #music . #MPC http://t.co/R68NqHcwdE

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

4 years

Friday Fun 😂. 😂. 😂. Which family member are you? #akaipro #musicproducer #beatmaker

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

4 years

Introducing the MPC One. A sleek, efficiently sized standalone production unit featuring all the power, functionality and exclusive sounds to deliver professional beat-making results.

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

7 months

NOW AVAILABLE- MPC 2.12.2 features update for MPC standalone and MPC2 desktop. Hit the link to download the new update, featuring 5 new insert effect plugins:

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

5 years

Stay tuned - our largest ever update for MPC X, LIVE and MPC 2.0 Software is coming soon!

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

2 years

WATCH NOW- Grammy-nominated producers and songwriters @mustard and @tydollasign pull-up and show out on #ESPN using MPC Live II. Video credit to @espn @Disney #akaipro #djmustard #espn

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

6 months

Created by the pioneers of beat-based music production, Akai Pro Flex Beat is your ultimate toolkit for powerful beat manipulation and sound design. Now available for MPC Standalone! Hit the link to discover more

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

5 years

Introducing our largest ever update for MPC 2 Software, MPC Live, and X

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

2 years

MPC One, the producer's alarm clock. Wake and Make Beats. 📸 : @djsoundboy100

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 years

NOW AVAILABLE - FORCE 3.1 featuring 3 new plugin instruments, the AIR Vocal Suite, Half Speed, Stutter, and Disk Streaming from external storage devices. Learn more

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

6 years

9 '80s-style retro sound design tips

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

6 years

OUT NOW - AKAI FIRE The new Akai Professional Fire represents the first of its kind, a dedicated hardware controller for the FL Studio Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) platform. To learn more and buy now, visit:

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

6 years

The BBC is letting you download more than 16,000 free sound effect samples from its archive

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 years

What does Standalone mean? Connect up to 32 devices to your MPC One, MPC Live, MPC Live II and MPC X. What synths, modules and other devices are you including in your setup? #akaipro #mpcliveII #musicproducer #producer #beatmaker #recordingstudio

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

4 years

Introducing the new MPK mini. Featuring MPC pads, Gen 2 dynamic keybed and including the Music Production starter kit. Visit to learn more. #akaipro #akaimpkmini #mpkmini #midicontroller #minikeyboard

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 years

MPC 2.10 Features Update is delivers 14 must have plugins to MPC including the first ever standalone vocal suite. Download today.

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

6 years

How the MPC became one of the most important musical instruments in hip-hop @RBMA #rbmadaily

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

6 years

In collaboration with @PropellerheadSW we proudly introduce REASON LITE, a custom-designed version of Reason for owners of select Akai Pro hardware controllers. It’s available for FREE current and future owners of the MPD2, MPK2, MPK mini mk2, LPD8W and LPK25W.

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

1 year

Get the retro sound of Akai sampling inside your MPC & FORCE with AIR Flavor Pro. This powerful plugin features all the processing to add retro color and vibe to your tracks. Visit to grab it today. #akaipro

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

4 years

MPC Live II. The most portable music production piece is now the most complete music production solution. With a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and built-in monitors, MPC Live II delivers everything you need to create, wherever inspiration strikes.

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

2 years

The Power of Sound #akaipro #mpckey61 #akaimpc #thepowerofsound

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

10 years

Who else is jealous of @JamieJonesMusic 's setup and view? Great post by @DJMag : http://t.co/jPFl1KDZ1s http://t.co/eiXSAGyhRw

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 years

Crispy beats with a side of bacon, part of a beatmaker's balanced breakfast. #rp @AGgotbeats

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

7 years

Views of our MPC stations from yesterday's #NAMM2017 Media Day...

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

5 years

MPC 2.4 in Febuary will introduce a plethora of user-requested features and workflow enhancements, notably the addition of 28 must-have effects from critically-acclaimed DSP gurus AIR Music Tech, a side-chain compressor, the Mother Ducker and a number of other improvements.

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

7 years

Want to win the new MPC Live along with three MPC Expansion packs of your choice? Subscribe to the Akai Pro @YouTube channel today! We'll be picking one lucky subscriber November 30th! Subscribe here:

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 years

There are two kinds of producer. Which one are you? #akaipro #musicproducer #beatmaker #fridayfun

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

1 year

MPC Key 61 setup running in controller mode giving you the best of both standalone and DAW workflows. 📸: @anglo_sax (IG) #akaipro

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

2 years

Superproducer Jermaine Dupri received his customized MPC Key 61. What do you guys think and who do you think should get one next? 🎥: @JermaineDupri

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

6 years

Reason Lite is available for free for owners of the following Akai hardware products: • MPD218, MPD226, MPD232 • MPK225, MPK249, MPK261 • MPK mini mk2 • LPK25 Wireless, LPD8 Wireless Simply log in to your user account at to get your free license.

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

2 years

This custom MPC One is 🔥 🔥 🔥 Do you ever personalize your gear? 📸 : @liamkillenmusic #akaipro #liamkillenmusic

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

6 years

SampleRadar: 378 free 808 drum samples

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

7 years

INTRODUCING - MPC X. Learn more, visit:

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

6 years

The best free music samples download sites on the internet

The best free samples and loop download sites on the web

Your guide to the top royalty-free and public-domain sample sources on the web

www.musicradar.com

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

6 years

Wanna impress with your finger drumming skills? Check out the latest @MelodicsHQ lesson from @colortheory using an AKAI MPK 49. Wanna give it a go? Head to and use the code AKAI-DEAL30 to get 30% off a subscription.

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

8 years

J Dilla's MPC to be Included in the National Museum of African American History via @YahooNews

J Dilla's MPC to be Included in the National Museum of African American History

Washington D.C.'s National Museum of African American History and Culture is set to open later this month.

www.yahoo.com

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

2 years

MPC users new and old alike, be sure to check out our MPC Academy series to learn all the workflows and techniques to master your device. Visit our website or YouTube page now.

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

4 years

Wishing everyone a very Happy Holidays! Image Credit: Alasdair Fisher

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

2 years

Retro MPC fan art of the classic MPC 2000XL. 📸 : @strange .slot (IG)

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

2 years

Get a first look at the new Sounds Mode. Access your plugins, expansion, and keygroup kits from one location for immediate loading into your projects. #akaipro #mpc211 #sounddesign

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

2 years

There's no lack of inspiration in this studio. ? 📸 : @shayne .sharpe

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

9 years

Bob's Burger of the day: Fat Beats Burger http://t.co/tIT1nUkcao

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

1 year

We're celebrating the life and legacy of the one and only JDilla. Your gift continues to resonate with music creators and lovers all over the world. 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 Drawing by @pixels .from.mars (IG) #akaipro #jdilla #donuts #hiphop

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

8 years

"Successful hybrid of touch and physical control offers an immersive h/w experience... makes this the best and most accessible MPC yet." SOS

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

4 years

Introducing MPC Beats, the new beat making software from Akai Pro. Available now and free for everyone, visit to download your copy today. #akaipro #mpcbeats #musicproducer #beatmaker #daw #virtualinstrument

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

4 years

#rp @TonyEmeraldz

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

4 years

Producers...be honest! Who else would be drawing 25? 😂 😂. 😂. #akaipro #musicproducer #beatmaker #funny

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

1 year

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from all of us at Akai Professional.

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 years

Free MPC Expansions? Why not! We're giving away 5 MPC Expansion packs. Enter for your chance to win

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 years

Friday Fun with the new MPC One Gold. #rp from @Predator_NL #akaipro #mpcone

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

2 years

We're proud to announce MPC 2.11 featuring the new Sounds Mode. Access your plugins, expansion, and keygroup kits from one location for immediate loading into your projects. #akaipro #mpc211

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 years

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

6 years

The best free music samples download sites on the internet

The best free samples and loop download sites on the web

Your guide to the top royalty-free and public-domain sample sources on the web

www.musicradar.com

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 years

Ahead of his Birthday and the anniversary of his passing, we take a moment to celebrate J Dilla. If you're looking for a cool way to celebrate Dilla this weekend, check out @DillaFest for an amazing program by @fusicology

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

4 years

Undecided on which MPC is right for you, check out this write-up to help your decision.

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

5 years

WIN ME! ($499.99 Value) To enter tweet us your favourite DAW and use tag #akaigiveaway Today we have 5 copies of our friends AIR Music Tech’s amazing instrument and FX collection with over 💯 GB of content! From now until the new year we will be giving away goodies each day!

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 years

Celebrate the Fourth with FORCE. Happy 4th of July. 📸 : @stephonicone #akaipro #fourthofjuly

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 years

Celebrating a legend and pioneer @BizMarkie

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

6 years

This month we stop and reflect on the musical legacy of the late, great J Dilla. Today we’d like to kick things off with this tribute mix by @djjazzyjeff215 called "Doing it for Dilla". Link:

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

4 years

We're happy to announce MPC 2.8 Firmware and Software update. With expanded USB MIDI Device support, enhanced MIDI Routing options, MultiTrack Arm & Record and so much more, prepare for a supercharged workflow. Visit to learn more.

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

4 years

Safety first, always buckle up. 📸: @daemurda .beats #akaipro #mpcone #beatmaker #musicproducer #hiphop

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

7 years

We are excited to announce #iMPC for @Android at #MWC17 today (in partnership with @retronyms ) for @SamsungMobile #Galaxy Tablets and Phones

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

1 year

Launch clips, play melodies, write chord progressions, trigger the Ableton drum rack, and control macros with the powerful APC Mini mk2 controller featuring RGB-backlit pads. Click to learn more #akaipro #ableton

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

6 years

How to play major and minor chords on a keyboard

Learn to play major and minor piano chords

Once you've got a grip on scales, it's time to start stacking notes on top of each other

www.musicradar.com

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

7 years

Hip-hop's most influential sampler gets a 2017 reboot - via @engadget

Hip-hop's most influential sampler gets a 2017 reboot

The impact of Akai's MPC series on hip-hop cannot be overstated. The first model -- the MPC60 -- hit the market in the late 80s, perfectly timed with hip-hop's culture of borrowing and reinventing...

www.engadget.com

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Akai Professional

@Akai_Pro

3 years

NOW AVAILABLE- MPC 2.9 and FORCE 3.0.6 featuring DrumSynth. Build and design synthesized drums with the powerful new plugin instrument and build your own customized drum library of cutting edge samples. Visit to learn more and download DrumSynth today.

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