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.

If you're looking for free music production software, Akai might not be the first name that comes to mind, but today it's announcing exactly that — a streamlined digital audio workstation (DAW) called ...

MPC X is hugely powerful, it works impressively standalone and as a controller, and it’s well on the way to replacing your DAW, live or in the studio. MusicRadar's got your back Our team of expert ...

Affordable sampling gear meant that workaday musicians could get their hands on technology that was hitherto only accessible to top-tier artists. MIDI was also making strides, allowing anyone with a ...

The Native Instruments Maschine MK3 requires a computer but offers seamless DAW integration, a built-in audio interface, and includes KOMPLETE SELECT with premium instruments like Massive and Monark.