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Many Akai devices will soon support Native Instruments sound packs

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 ...

Akai refreshes the MPC One and Key 37 workstations

Akai updates the MPC One and Key 37 with better processors, additional RAM and more storage.
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NAMM 2025: "This is the beginning of a really long journey": Native Instruments teams up with Akai, Korg, Novation and more to "empower millions of music creators"

NAMM 2025: The biggest news to come out of NAMM is typically the unveiling of a hype-worthy new product from a well-known manufacturer. This year, though, one of the most significant - and unexpected ...
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“The most powerful standalone MPCs we have ever built at these prices": Akai’s MPC One and MPC Key 37 get second-gen upgrades

Akai Professional has announced updates to its range of standalone MPCs, giving the entry-level MPC One and keyboard-equipped MPC Key 37 Gen 2 upgrades that bring them in line with the MPC XL and MPC ...