New Species of Production Workstation The Akai MPC Key 61 represents a bold evolutionary step in music production technology, seamlessly merging the beloved MPC workflow with a fully-featured keyboard workstation. This isn't simply an MPC with keys bolted...
The Akai/Linn MPC60 II is a fascinating piece of music technology history that emerged as a refined successor to its predecessor, arriving with an interesting backstory. While the original MPC60's launch in October 1987 was somewhat overshadowed by the...
The Emu ESI4000 represented an entry into the budget sampler market and designed as a replacement for the older ESI32 model. This 2U-high, 19-inch rackmountable unit maintains the same front-panel layout and labeling as its predecessor, with the only...
The Akai CD3000 is a specialized sampling device that combines the functionality of a high-quality sampler with an integrated CD-ROM/CD player. Unlike traditional samplers, it lacks analog or digital sampling inputs - instead, it's designed to sample...