September 21, 2006 Whether it's the pads, the swing, the workflow, or just the countless hours clocked up with one in a dark room, Akai's 'Music Production Center' (MPC) family holds a special place ...

Sometimes, vapourware turns out to be real. There have been rumors, complete with stupid photoshop images, that a portable, pocket-sized sampler/drum machine called the MPC-500 was about to be ...

It might strip back a few MPC features, but it offers true portability in their place. Back in 1988, Roger Linn joined forces with Akai to produce the first MPC sampling drum machine. The MPC60 was ...

A worthy and versatile addition to the MPC range. For those who like everything in one box, the 5000 is hard to beat. No 24-bit/96kHz support. CD/DVD burner is an optional extra. MusicRadar's got your ...

Akai has announced a new entry to its iconic MPC (Music Production Center) line called the MPC One. The standalone music-making workstation has a more compact form factor and borrows bits from other ...