Akai Professional's new MPC Sample is a standalone sampler with an MPC workflow in a portable, battery-powered device aimed ...

Akai MPC is one of the most storied names in music history. But over the last decade, it’s strayed pretty far from its roots ...

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Discover the essential music instruments for creating captivating Hip Hop beats. Explore drum machines, synthesizers, and samplers, and learn valuable tips for choosing the right instrument to achieve ...

Beat Making Lab is a project where where music artists (producers and emcees) travel around the world teaching young people to make hip hop and electronic beats. It's run by Pierce Freelon and Stephen ...

When you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. While software-based plugins and instruments continue to offer incredible flexibility and convenience, there's something undeniably ...