MusicRadar

“Represents the evolution of everything we've learned from decades of innovation in music production”: Akai’s MPC XL is its new flagship – watch our first look review

The MPC XL massively ups the power of the MPC X; but is it better than last year’s Live III? We get hands-on and find out ...
Mixmag

Akai mark 35 years with MPC X Special Edition sampler

Akai celebrated 35 years since the release of its seminal sampler, the MPC-60, with a brand new model that promises to be its “most powerful” production machine to date. The MPC X Special Edition is ...
Mixmag

Supreme has collaborated with AKAI on its MPC Live II sampler

The new-look sampler is part of Supreme's SS21 collection, which will be rolled out from February 18. It's a fully working piece of kit, with 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads, 7" multi-touch display, ...
Engadget

Akai finally brings vinyl simulation to MPC samplers

Akai is bringing some notable features to the MPC series, which are among the most significant samplers in the music world. The updates could help the devices better compete with products from other ...