This multi-core processor can handle demanding production sessions with ease. Under The HoodĪkai Professional’s MPC series packs plenty of under-the-hood horsepower, thanks to a powerful quad-core ARM processor.

The MPC X, Live II and One combine cutting-edge technology with an immediate and intuitive workflow that made the MPC so beloved in the first place. Classic WorkflowĪkai Professional’s modern MPC series builds upon this incredible legacy and elevates the standalone music production centre to new heights. In fact, J Dilla’s own MPC 3000 resides in the Smithsonian museum - such was its contribution to music and hip-hop. Mark Ronson, Kanye West, DJ Shadow, Dr Dre, Big Boi (of Outkast fame) and, most famously, J Dilla are some of the names that helped to make the MPC an important piece of music history. Legendary RootsĪ host of iconic artists and producers have gone on to adopt the MPC workflow and make it a key part of their process. If you’re looking for a capable & versatile centrepiece for your studio, an inspiring beat-making companion for the road or simply want to break out of the laptop-based workflow - the Akai Professional MPC series has something for you. Finally, producers had access to a versatile machine with which you could write an entire track. The MPC60, with its more attainable price, 16 velocity-sensitive rubber pads and onboard sample editing functions, was a bona fide game-changer. Before the MPC60, samplers were very expensive and out of reach for the majority of music makers. The first MPC was the Roger Linn-designed MPC60, which completely changed the landscape of music production forever. Few pieces of music equipment have achieved the legendary status of Akai Professional’s MPC.

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