Japanese manufacturer known for MPC samplers and MIDI controllers

Akai

Ultra-portable 25-key MIDI controller with eight backlit MPC-style pads, a joystick for pitch and modulation, and eight assignable knobs.

49-key semi-weighted USB MIDI controller with 16 MPC pads, Q-Link controls, and full transport buttons for production and performance.

61-key semi-weighted MIDI controller with aftertouch, 16 RGB MPC pads, and extensive assignable controls for complex studio setups.

Standalone music production center with a 10-inch touchscreen, built-in speakers, and battery power for portable beat-making.

Compact standalone MPC with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and the full MPC workflow for desktop music production and sampling.

61-key standalone production workstation combining MPC sampling and sequencing with a semi-weighted keyboard.

Survey-backed equipment candidate from the 2026-04-28/29 Upsound studio equipment survey. Observed in 1 of 44 surveyed studios (1 mentions; US 1, UK 0, DE 0, SE 0, DK 0). Raw examples: Akai MPC X (1)

Survey-backed equipment candidate from the 2026-04-28/29 Upsound studio equipment survey. Observed in 1 of 44 surveyed studios (1 mentions; US 1, UK 0, DE 0, SE 0, DK 0). Raw examples: Akai MPC2000XL (1)

Akai

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