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Advanced hardware and software technology for music production and performance.
78 Products by AKAI Professional :
2 Step Garage
Akai Professional, Niche Audio present 2 Step Garage capturing the pulsating drums and slick chord progressions from the UK Garage scene. 2 Step Garage serves up a...
80's Nostalgia
Step into the time machine bringing the iconic sound directly inside MPC Beats with 80’s Nostalgia by Akai Professional and Stealth Audio. This MPC Beats Edition...
Araab Muzik
AraabMUZIK has electrified stages worldwide with his unparalleled finger drumming and signature blend of hip-hop, trap and edm. In kicking off the artist series...
Artist Series araabMUZIK VOL 2
World Grammy Nominated music producer and the original King of Finger Drumming…. AraabMUZIK delivers a whole new dimension to beat production with the official VOL 2....
Bap Essentials Vol 1
Marco Polo in collaboration with his MPC mentor Shy The BeatYoda set off a whole new expansion series entitled BAP ESSENTIALS consisting of classic & raw sounding drum...
Black Sun Empire
Instant access to 48 professionally crafted MPC-ready kits built from heavy Punchy Kicks, Dirty Snares, Driving Percussion, Funky Rides and HiHats and complex bass...
Boom Back
AKAI Professional & RawCutz proudly presents BOOM BACK for MPC Beats - this pack is shaped and inspired by the classic SP1200 and MPC Masters: • DJ Premier, • ATCQ,...
Chilled Trap
Akai Professional and Loopmasters present Chilled Trap, the newest Expansion Pack for your MPC. Exploring the atmospheric side of the genre, Chilled Trap features a...
Chopsquad DJ - Melodies From The Streets
Multi-platinum, Grammy Nominated producer, Chopsquad DJ, brings the secret melodics of his success with “Melodies From the Streets” features hard hitting drums, chat...
Dark Parallax
Akai Pro & Producer/Grammy-nominated Sound Designer Snipe Young proudly present Dark Parallax, the newest Expansion Pack for MPC. Snipe’s stellar work can be heard on...
Dark Parallax 2
AKAI Pro & Multi-Platinum Producer/Sound Designer "Snipe Young" are back with the incredible follow up to the highly acclaimed DARK PARALLAX Expansion series for MPC &...
DECAP - Drums That Knock
Producer & Sound Designer DECAP brings his highly successful signature sound "Drums That Knock" to the MPC platform. Drums That Knock includes over 400MB of top-notch...
DEFinitive 90s R&B
Akai Professional & 12 Bit Soul have teamed up to deliver the MPC Expansion DEFinitive 90s R&B. 90s R&B represents the rapid rise from genre music to mainstream...
Distant Pulse
Akai Professional proudly presents DISTANT PULSE, the newest expansion pack for your MPC. Delivering 64 meticulously-programmed instruments, this versatile collection...
Dojo Dust Instruments Vol 1
Akai Pro and legendary Hip-Hop producer Ski Beatz team up to bring you this new collection of sampled instruments. Ski Beatz has gathered an assorted collection of...
Dynamic Soul
Divided Souls Entertainment and Akai have once again partnered up to bring you their latest expansion aptly titled Dynamic Soul. This latest outing showcases a...
F9 - Essential 808
F9 proudly presents the much anticipated Essential 808 Pack. Following on from their incredible F9 Instruments MPC Expansion this pack brings you incredible 808 sub...
F9 - Essential 808 Vol 2 - MPC Beats Expansion
F9 and Akai Pro are back with the greatly anticipated follow up to the highly successful "Essential 808 Pack". This is Vol 2! We just took things even lower! 808...
F9 Electric Funk
F9 Audio proudly introduces an unrivalled collection of retro 80s Electric Funk instruments and kits for the MPC platform. With painstaking multi-sampling of select...
F9 Instruments Collection
F9 proudly presents the much anticipated F9 Instruments collection for the MPC platform. More than 100 instruments precisely and carefully constructed for the unique...
F9 Neptune
Following the enormous success of F9 Instruments Vol1 for the MPC, we embarked on an inspiring journey to develop volume 2, now ready to enchant the MPC community. F9...
F9 Origins Classic House
Mmerse yourself in the hazy aura of 90s club culture with the F9 Origins expansion, available in MPC format. This carefully curated collection encapsulates the iconic...
Fly Tape II
The second plugin in partnership with MSXII Audio x AIR Music Tech and AKAI Professional, Fly Tape II is a new adaptation of the popular tape cassette FX iOS app...
Funk O Rama
“Fire up this funk!” Divided Souls Entertainment holds no punches with this latest pack entitled Funk-O-Rama. Bringing you 40 kits rooted in that classic...
Future Dimensions
Akai Professional and Sample Magic are proud to present a breath-taking new expansion for MPC, "Future Dimensions", bringing you the most slick and modern beats for...
Gold Dust
The Gold-Dust Expansion pack for MPC brings together a collection of the world’s best Beat Making sound designers inside one supreme pack delivering the hardest drums...
Hook City Trap & B Edition
AkaiPro & MVP Loops present our newest Expansion Pack for MPC and iMPC, Hook City – Trap & B Edition. This new pack evokes the late night atmospherics, minor key...
Hook City Trap & Soul Edition
This newest installment in the series features the incredibly soulful vocals of recording artist Rudina Haddad as well as tons of the radio-ready samples you've come...
JetSet Broken Hearts TrapSoul MPC Beats Edition
Get ready to dive into the sound of the most atmospheric Trap Soul & Future RnB music you ever heard with brand new MPC Expansion by Jet Set. Created by head of well...
Jupiter Rising
Akai Professional presents “Jupiter Rising”. A dedicated MPC instrument expansion re-creating the richness and sonic depth of the most famous synthesizer in history....
Lo-Fi Jazz Expansion
From the producer behind Neo-Sunset, AKAI Professional proudly presents Lo-Fi Jazz Expansion for MPC Standalone and Desktop. Lo-Fi Jazz delivers 40 outstanding...
Lo-Fly Dirt
Lo-Fly Dirt Plugin is a new take on the beloved MSXII Sound Design iOS app that shares the same name, designed to deliver instant coloration to your audio for both...
LoFi Soul & Future Beats
Akai Professional, CAPSUN ProAudio & Loopmasters present LoFi Soul & FutureBeats capturing the classic soul and magic of lo-fi sampling, analogue synths and drum...
Marco Polo Boombap Essentials Vol 2
Back again for a 2nd volume and might I say this one is even harder!!!???? Marco in collaboration with his production mentor Shy The BeatYoda bring the final volume of...
Marco Polo Presents Pad Thai Deluxe Vol 3
24 brand new fully composed beats/pgms including musical, bass and drum elements to get your beats knocking with minimal effort. A mixture of laid back vibes to the...
Marie Dahlstrom Vocal Destiny
Akai Professional and UK RnB vocal sensation Marie Dahlstrom proudly presents “Vocal Destiny” an outstanding collection of the most soulful and smooth vocals Inspired...
Melodic Horizon
Akai Pro & MVP Loops proudly present Melodic Horizon, an expansion pack for your MPC. Melodic Horizon brings the warm pads, luxurious vibes and emotive melodies heard...
Motif Alumni - Soulful Vocals Edition
Akai Professional and AraabMUZIK, bringing vocals to your beats! Following the success of the hugely popular Motif Alumni TrapSoul Edition, the next chapter in this...
Motif Alumni - Trap Soul Edition
The araabMUZIK series starts with the talented "Motif Alumni" adding some TrapSoul ingredients for you to develop some powerful recipes. They added sounds so you can...
MPC Beats Academy - Creating Lo-Fi Beats
Better beat making starts with knowledge and insight. MPC Beats Academy are proud to offer this premium workshop in collaboration with ADSR, focused on advanced...
MPC2
MPC is the ultimate in modern music production and beat making. Now, MPC standalone devices come packed with even more inspiring plugin instrument sounds, creative...
MSXII Bundle
The MSXII Bundle brings together the greatest hits from the extensive MSXII Sound Design catalogue for AKAI Professional all in one place. From the classic sounds of...
MSXII Bundle II
Bringing together the Fly Tape II effects plugin and the Tape Series expansion pack, the MSXII Bundle II delivers a dynamic vintage-flavored toolkit made to infuse...
Neo Sunset
AKAI Professional proudly presents NEO-SUNSET: A collection of Jazz and Neo-Soul infused Hip Hop samples, drum kits and presets for MPC. Following the rich tradition...
NeoSoul Quest
NeoSoul Quest delivers 40 MPC-ready Drum Kits, Samples and Melodics fusing the iconic sounds of Neosoul, Funk, RnB and Jazz into one compelling MPC Expansion. Akai...
New Jack Throwback
Akai Professional proudly presents NEW JACK THROWBACK, the newest expansion pack for your MPC. Authentically bringing the flavor of early 90s RnB and hip-hop to your...
Nu Skillz
RAW CUTZ and Akai Pro (MPC) proudly presents NU SKILLZ - an extended journey into fun and inspiring beat making. With over 1200 Samples NU SKILLZ follows a relatively...
OB Rising
Akai Professional presents “OB Rising”. A dedicated MPC instrument expansion re-creating the richness, mystique and sonic depth of a classic blue and black polysynth....
Pad Thai Deluxe
Akai Professional and Marco Polo are proud to release Pad Thai Deluxe Vol 1! Pad Thai Deluxe features the cream of the crop taken from Marco Polo's highly acclaimed...
Premier Beats
Akai Professional & RAWCUTZ presents Premier Beats, a brand new Heavy Weight Classic from RawCutz professionally created for MPC/iMPCPro & Force. This is truly the...
ProHoeZak West Coast Funk
A true pioneer of the West Coast sound, ProHoeZak has produced for legends like Tupac, Too Short, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, Kurupt, Mount Westmore, and Suga...
Raw Cratez
Akai Professional & Rawcutz are proud to bring you the latest in our MPC Expansion Series sound packs. Building upon their highly acclaimed RAWCUTZ Expansion Raw...
Raw Cutz
Akai Professional & RAWCUTZ presents a brand-new collection of outstanding Hip-Hop sounds bringing the real essence of the genre to your MPC. For the uninitiated, Raw...
Ring The Alarm
Imagine the pulsating beats of a Kingston dancehall, where the rhythmic sound of a Dub Siren blends seamlessly with reggae and ska melodies. Originating in the...
Sample Tools by Cr2 Techno
Since 2014, Cr2 Records has been leading the musical movement, providing music producers cutting-edge sounds from across the electronic dance music spectrum. With...
Sanny X and 8Fonk Presents Glitterball
It's back to the late 70s and the sounds of pure Disco! Relive a night in Studio 54, the Paradise Garage or The Loft with Akai's new "Sanny X & 8fonk presents the...
Scott Storch Presents
With a career spanning decades, his groundbreaking work on chart-dominating hits like “Still D.R.E.,” “Lean Back,” and “Candy Shop” has solidified his legacy as one of...
Sleazy Beats
Akai Professional & Sample Magic are proud to bring you the latest in the MPC / Force Expansion Series sound packs. Cosmic Melodics, Underground LoFi Hip-Hop sounds...
Slo-Mo Trap & Ambient Lows
Akai Professional, CAPSUN ProAudio & Loopmasters present: Slo-Mo Trap & Ambient Lows. Featuring over 600MB of all new royalty free loops, one shots and custom...
Snipe Young Presents Vol 1 Pure Platinum
AKAI Pro & Multi-Platinum Producer, Grammy Winning Engineer "Snipe Young" returns with a sensational instalment to his Akai MPC and iMPC catalogue. As a follow up to...
Soul Provider
Akai Professional proudly presents SOUL PROVIDER, the newest expansion pack for your MPC. Warm, punchy and delivering a truckload of classic vibe, this impeccably...
Soul Provider 2
Soul Provider 2 is blend of a golden hiphop vibe with a modern twist. The sound pallet and live instrumentation was processed with various vintage samplers & outboard...
Soul Provider 3
Soul Provider 3 is the perfect marriage of vintage sounds, dusty samples, fused with the most modern production techniques & presets. Classically authentic to its...
Soulful Instruments
The Soulful Instruments expansion is exactly the detail to attention and quality you’ve come to expect from MSXII Sound Design. 64 key groups of vintage upright...
Sound Mob
AKAI Pro & MVP Loops proudly present Sound Mob, an expansion pack for your MPC and iMPC Pro. Covering the style and sound of modern hip-hop and R&B, Sound Mob contains...
Tape Series Vol 1
Tape Series includes 24 dedicated MPC Kits, including over 450 samples mixed with Vinyl noise, Live Sampled Instruments, Real Drums, Brass, Classic Rhodes, Vintage...
The Sounds Of Summer MPC Expansion Bundle Bundle
This MPC Pack Bundle includes three of their best-selling groove packs for rhythmic excellence. Melodic Horizon is an fantastic expansion pack for your MPC. Melodic...
The Vault
Akai Pro & MVP Loops proudly present The Vault, now available as an MPC Expansion pack. This gigantic pack features a wealth of world-class sounds, tailor made for the...
Tim Kelley Presents Vol. 1
Representing half of the production duo Tim and Bob, Tim has crafted a Grammy-winning sound showcased on countless R'n'B and hip-hop hits from the last two decades....
Trap Soul and RnB
Get ready to immerse into the world of the most atmospheric Trap Soul & Melodic RnB music you ever heard with brand new MPC Expansion by Laniakea Sounds. Expect to...
Underground Trap
Capturing the hazy, late night club vibe of the underground trap scene, this pack features booming 808 subs, crispy hi-hats, thick analog synths and everything else...
Urban Echo
It’s undeniable! Latin Urban music is the sound and flavor of today's Urban Chart-topping hits. Everyone is trying to imitate it, but few capture its true essence. As...
Urban Escapade
Influenced by the dark, atmospheric vibes of the Toronto hip hop scene, this versatile pack features soaring epic pads, saturated 808 bass tones, cascading ambient...
Urban Instruments
Influenced by the dark, atmospheric vibes of the Toronto hip hop scene, this versatile pack features 57 playable instruments including bass, keys, lead, pads, plucks,...
Urban MPC Expansion Bundle Bundle
This MPC Pack Bundle includes three of their best-selling groove packs for Urban style tracks. Sound Mob is an expansion pack for your MPC and iMPC Pro. Covering the...
Urban Roulette
Developed exclusively from the ground-up by the world-renowned sound development team at MVP Loops, whose sounds can be heard all over many of today’s chart-topping...
Vegas Festival
This expansion pack brings the eclectic genre-blending sound of modern EDM and Future Trap to your MPC. This electrifying pack delivers 15 club-ready kits filled with...
Vintage Provider
Vintage Provider is the perfect instrument pairing partner to the critically acclaimed Soul Provider MPC expansion. It brings a plethora of vintage synthesized bass,...Latest 50 Videos from AKAI Professional :
Four onboard FX engines allow MPC Sample to turn raw ideas into finished textures. ✨🎛️ Mar 27, 2026
Your sound doesn’t stop at the sample. Four onboard FX engines allow MPC Sample to turn raw ideas into finished textures. ✨🎛️
Hit the full overview video hosted by @andymacakaiofficial to explore what’s possible. https://youtu.be/VqJUlCJCRw4
Learn more about MPC Sample:...
Exploring @darealdibiase_'s LA Roots Through the New MPC Sample by Akai Pro Mar 25, 2026
We linked up with @darealdibiase_ in LA to explore his roots in the city through MPC Sample, telling stories and capturing real sounds, from the record store to the skate park, and turning them into beats. 🌇
Rooted in the West Coast beat scene and shaped by platforms like Project Blowed and Low...
MPC Sample is here! 💥 | Akai Professional Mar 24, 2026
MPC Sample is here! 💥 https://inmusic.to/2yex6fc9
For nearly 40 years, MPCs have shaped the sound and culture of modern music production. The new MPC Sample carries this legacy forward by making the art of sampling more accessible and approachable than ever before.
MPC Sample is designed for...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | How to Update MPC Sample Mar 24, 2026
In this last episode, we’ll go over updating the firmware on your MPC Sample using a computer or smart device over USB‑C. You’ll learn how to download and install the latest updates quickly and easily. This episode ensures your MPC Sample stays current and ready to create.
The MPC Academy is...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Sidechain Effect using Pumper Mar 24, 2026
Sidechaining adds energy and a modern feel to your tracks. In this video, we’ll add sidechain movement to your beats using the Pumper plugin on the MPC Sample. You’ll learn how to apply the effect, select which pads are affected, and shape the groove.
The MPC Academy is your step‑by‑step guide...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Layering Samples using Pad Link Mar 24, 2026
Now, let's use Pad Link to layer and blend multiple sounds from a single pad. In this episode, you’ll learn how to link pads together to trigger stacked samples with one hit and add depth and texture to your beats.
The MPC Academy is your step‑by‑step guide to mastering your MPC — helping you...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Load and Save Samples Mar 24, 2026
In this episode, we’ll learn how to load, copy, and save samples on the MPC Sample. You’ll be able to access the factory library, load sounds to pads, and work with your own samples from an SD card.
From organizing sounds to copying samples between pads and saving your edits, this episode covers...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Transferring Sounds from Mac and PC Mar 24, 2026
In this episode, we’ll transfer samples and projects between the MPC Sample and your computer. You’ll learn how to use USB‑C and a micro SD card to move files quickly and efficiently.
With MPC Sample, it's easy to manage projects and bring custom sounds into your workflow!
The MPC Academy is...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Using 16 Levels Mar 24, 2026
In this episode, we’ll explore 16 Levels on the MPC Sample and how it unlocks expressive performance. You’ll learn how to spread pitch, velocity, and filter values across the pads from a single sound.
From creating melodies and basslines to adding dynamic hi‑hats, using 16 Levels adds depth and...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Recording Automation Mar 24, 2026
Ready to add automation to your beats? In this episode, you’ll learn how to record real‑time movements of parameters like filters, envelopes, and tuning directly into your sequences on MPC Sample.
The MPC Academy is your step‑by‑step guide to mastering your MPC — helping you learn every feature...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Using The Legacy Fader Mar 24, 2026
Now, let's explore the MPC Sample’s legacy fader and how it speeds up hands‑on control and becomes a powerful performance and mixing tool. We'll go over how to quickly balance levels and change what parameters the fader controls.
The MPC Academy is your step‑by‑step guide to mastering your MPC —...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Using USB-C Audio and MIDI Mar 24, 2026
In this episode, you’ll learn how to send and receive both audio and MIDI over USB‑C, making it easy to integrate external devices and apps into your setup.
From triggering external instruments with the pads to recording and resampling audio directly back into MPC Sample, this episode shows how...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | How to Step Edit Mar 24, 2026
Let's dive into Step Edit on the MPC Sample. You’ll learn how to view and edit individual note events inside your sequence for precise control over timing and dynamics.
From nudging notes off the grid to adjusting velocity step by step, this episode shows how Step Edit helps you humanize grooves...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | How to use Song Mode Mar 24, 2026
In this episode, we’ll arrange multiple sequences into a complete song using the classic MPC Song Mode. You’ll learn how to chain sections like intros, verses, and choruses into a full arrangement.
From exporting a finished mixdown to converting your arrangement into a single playable sequence,...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Load and Save Projects Mar 24, 2026
In this episode, we’ll walk through loading, saving, and managing projects on the MPC Sample. You’ll learn how to work with internal memory and micro SD cards, and how projects and kits behave when loading and saving.
From starting fresh with a new project to organizing your ideas for long‑term...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Using External MIDI and Synths Mar 24, 2026
Now, let's connect external MIDI gear to the MPC Sample and bring hardware instruments into your workflow. You’ll learn how to sync MIDI devices, trigger external sounds, and route audio back into MPC Sample.
From applying real‑time effects to resampling external gear directly to a pad, this...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Loading Kits and Samples Mar 24, 2026
In this episode, we’ll explore how to load, build, and customize drum kits on the MPC Sample. You’ll learn how to access the factory kits, load genre‑based sounds, and start building your own kits from scratch.
The MPC Academy is your step‑by‑step guide to mastering your MPC — helping you learn...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Using Splice with MPC Sample Mar 24, 2026
In this episode, we’ll connect MPC Sample with @splice and bring your personal sound library straight to the pads. You’ll learn how to sample, transfer, and manage Splice sounds using a smart device and USB‑C.
The MPC Academy is your step‑by‑step guide to mastering your MPC — helping you learn...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Never Miss a Beat with Sample Recall Mar 24, 2026
In this episode, we’ll explore Sample Recall on the MPC Sample, a powerful feature that lets you capture ideas even when you didn’t hit record. You’ll learn how to instantly recall recent performances and turn them into editable samples.
Sample Recall helps you never lose a moment of...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Sampling with Smart Device using USB-C Mar 24, 2026
In this episode, we’ll sample audio directly from a smart device using the MPC Sample’s USB‑C connection. You’ll learn how to route audio straight to the pads and capture sounds from your phone or tablet in seconds.
This episode highlights a fast, modern way to pull inspiration from anywhere and...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Recording with the Built-in Microphone Mar 24, 2026
Now, let's record sounds using the MPC Sample’s built‑in microphone. You'll learn how to capture vocals, percussion, and textures directly into your projects, perfect for creating on the go or adding organic elements to your beats.
From recording in sync with your sequence to layering multiple...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Using Timestretch and Repitch Mar 24, 2026
Let's take a deep dive into time stretching and repitching on the MPC Sample. You’ll learn how to lock samples to tempo, change pitch independently, and choose the right algorithm for loops, breaks, and melodic material.
The MPC Academy is your step‑by‑step guide to mastering your MPC — helping...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Using Swing and Quantize Mar 24, 2026
In this episode, we’ll explore quantize, swing, and timing on the MPC Sample. You’ll learn how to use classic MPC quantization, apply real‑time swing, and shape the groove of your beats with precision.
The MPC Academy is your step‑by‑step guide to mastering your MPC — helping you learn every...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Chopping Drum Breaks and Loops Mar 24, 2026
Let's chop drum breaks and loops using the MPC Sample’s Chop Mode. We'll slice loops across the pads using different chop methods and instantly create new patterns from the same source.
From transient‑based chopping to manual chops and precise editing, this episode is all about flipping loops...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Using the Sequencer Mar 24, 2026
In this episode, we’ll dive into sequencing on the MPC Sample. You’ll learn how to create, copy, and trigger sequences, adjust timing and swing, and build multiple musical ideas across pad banks.
From chaining patterns into full arrangements with Song Mode to exporting finished tracks, this...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Resampling Mar 24, 2026
In this episode, we’ll explore resampling on the MPC Sample and see how to capture sounds with effects baked in. You’ll learn how to resample loops, melodies, and performances internally, directly to a pad.
From resampling with effects to using Sample Recall to recover ideas, this episode shows...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Editing Samples Mar 24, 2026
In this episode, we’ll take a closer look at editing samples on the MPC Sample using the built‑in color display. You’ll learn how to trim, loop, tune, and shape your samples directly from the hardware. This episode is all about refining your sounds and dialing in the details that bring your beats...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Using Effects Mar 24, 2026
In this episode, we’ll explore the powerful effects engines inside the MPC Sample. You’ll learn how to use Pad Effects, Flex Beat, Knob Effects, and the Color Compressor to shape, transform, and perform with your beats in real time.
This episode shows how effects can add movement, texture, and...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Using Chop Mode Mar 24, 2026
In this episode, we'll dive into Chop Mode on the MPC Sample. You’ll learn how to slice samples across the pads instantly, explore different chop types, and edit your chops with hands‑on control for precision.
From classic manual chops to tuning, filtering, extracting individual chops, and...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Sampling From Vinyl Mar 24, 2026
Let’s sample from vinyl using the MPC Sample! In this episode you’ll learn how to set up sampling, choose your input source, record audio straight to pads, and capture multiple parts quickly for flipping into a beat.
From trimming and tightening your start/end points to building a playable set...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Making a House Track Mar 24, 2026
In this episode, we'll build a house track from the ground up using only the MPC Sample’s internal factory sounds. You’ll learn how to set up a sequence, dial in the tempo and quantize, load a drum kit, and start constructing a groove from scratch.
From classic house drums to basslines with 16...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Making a Hip Hop Beat Mar 24, 2026
In this episode, we'll walk through building your first hip hop beat from scratch using the MPC Sample’s internal factory library. You’ll learn how to start a new project, load a kit, set your tempo and bar length, and begin sequencing right away.
From laying down drums and hats to adding...
Getting Started with MPC Sample | Navigation and Sounds Mar 24, 2026
Welcome to the MPC Academy! Let's walk through the MPC Sample from the ground up. You’ll learn how to navigate the hardware, explore the factory sounds, and understand the core workflow that makes creating beats fast and intuitive.
From loading kits and playing pads to recording your first...
MPC Sample with Dibia$e | Akai Professional Mar 24, 2026
“If you’re gonna mess with the big boys, you’re gonna need an MPC”—one sentence that helped shape Dibia$e’s journey into the art of sampling. https://inmusic.to/2p8s2anm
We linked up with producer and beatmaker, Dibia$e in Los Angeles to explore his roots in the city through MPC Sample, telling...
MPC Sample | Where Beats are Born | Akai Professional Mar 24, 2026
Where beats are born. https://inmusic.to/2p8s2anm
For nearly 40 years, MPCs have shaped the sound and culture of modern music production. MPC Sample carries this legacy forward by making the art of sampling more accessible and approachable than ever before. Inspired by the legendary MPC60 and...
MPC Sample | Overview Mar 24, 2026
Welcome to MPC Sample — the most portable standalone MPC for sampling, sequencing, and beatmaking. https://inmusic.to/2p8s2anm
MPC Sample features 16 velocity‑sensitive MPC pads, a classic MPC sequencer, Instant Sample Chop Mode, real‑time Time‑Stretch and RePitch, three assignable control...
Clip launching on MPC XL turns ideas into full songs and full songs into live performances. Mar 16, 2026
Clip launching on MPC XL turns ideas into full songs and full songs into live performances. You can build, rearrange, and perform your entire track from one powerful workflow!
👉 Check out MPC XL and watch the full overview video at https://inmusic.to/89nvtut6.
COMING SOON... Mar 13, 2026
https://www.akaipro.com/comingsoon
@MarcoPoloBeats loves capturing moments on the MPC and letting them live exactly as they happened Mar 12, 2026
“One and done.”
@marcopolobeats loves capturing moments on the MPC and letting them live exactly as they happened.
That same energy lives inside his new MPC Expansion, Lo-Fi Boom Bap Vol. 1. Gritty kicks, dusty snares, head-nod grooves and that raw East Coast flavor built from years of crate...
"Make it Last Forever" by Keith Sweat is a Trap Song | MPC Legends Presents: Teddy Riley Mar 6, 2026
Have you ever wanted to hear the stories behind some of the biggest hits in music?
Join iconic producer and New Jack Swing pioneer, @OfficialTeddyRiley as he shares personal memories from his legendary career and the role the MPC played in shaping the sound of hip-hop, R&B, and pop.
From Guy...
MPC Legends Presents: Remember The Times with Teddy Riley | Live Interview at The NAMM Show 2026 Mar 6, 2026
Join Akai Pro for a special live conversation with Grammy Award–winning producer, songwriter, and the pioneer of New Jack Swing, Teddy Riley hosted by Andy Mac.
In this exclusive interview, Teddy Riley shares the most memorable stories of his legendary career, his creative philosophy, and the...
Some of hip-hop’s most iconic records started with @RSONISTHEATMAKERZ and an MPC. Mar 3, 2026
Rsonist built classics for Juelz Santana, Rick Ross, and Lil Wayne including “I’m Ready” and the undeniable “Dipset Anthem.”
See how he still creates on MPC today in the full MPC XL Cookup ep. 1 at https://youtu.be/FmtcX5J0pMQ.
Learn more about MPC XL: https://inmusic.to/3xebwdd9...
How does @drumsquadTV find the perfect drum kit? Feb 25, 2026
Keep the essentials loaded, always stay curious, and never stop bringing new sounds into the MPC. 🎛️
#MPC #DrummaBoy #drumkit #sampling
Chromatic tuning inside MPC XL = instant confidence when you’re tracking any external gear Feb 23, 2026
Being able to see your tuning instead of guessing by ear is one of those little things that makes producing feel effortless.
🎥 Tune into the MPC XL Academy Series to learn every feature and start creating music on your MPC with confidence. https://inmusic.to/44hpmu78
#MPC #MPCXL #standalone
MPC XL Ep. 1 featuring Rsonist of @RSONISTHEATMAKERZ Feb 20, 2026
On MPC XL Cookup, we connect with the producers behind the sound.
Episode 1 features @RSONISTHEATMAKERZ starting a track from the intro — never the drums first. One question guides his process: does it make you move?
Tune in now: https://youtu.be/FmtcX5J0pMQ
Learn more about MPC XL:...
MPC XL Cookup ep. 1 with Rsonist of The Heatmakerz | Akai Professional Feb 20, 2026
On this episode of MPC XL Cookup, we connect with Rsonist of The Heatmakerz as he builds a beat from the intro forward — never starting with the drums. Reflecting on the records and memories made on MPC, he stays true to one philosophy: does it make you move?
Learn more about MPC XL:...
@beatsbyjblack is built different. 🔥 Feb 19, 2026
(Yes, we actually counted.)
Learn more about MPC XL: https://inmusic.to/3xebwdd9
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Getting Started on MPC XL | MPC XL Sampling Feb 11, 2026
In this episode, we jump into sampling on MPC XL and show how to capture sounds, chop samples, and turn raw audio into the foundation of a full beat.
The MPC Academy video series is your step-by-step guide to mastering the MPC XL — helping you learn every feature and start creating music on your...
Getting Started on MPC XL | MPC XL Channel Command Feb 11, 2026
In this episode, we break down the dedicated section for Channel Command on MPC XL and show how hands on control helps you make fast mix decisions while staying locked into the creative process.
The MPC Academy video series is your step-by-step guide to mastering the MPC XL — helping you learn...
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