These modern variants distill the spirit of classic MPC's into modern production workhorses. ![]() Nowadays, Akai's MPC One and MPC Live II - with versions available in sleek black, or classic MPC cream/grey - form the backbone of their offering, with the Professional MPC-X rounding out the range. Crafting loops and beats with your fingers in real-time was now possible complex rhythms could be made entirely in the box without the need for a studio. The first iteration was introduced to beatmakers and producers in the late '80s, opening up entirely new avenues for sequencing and sampling.Ī hands-on workflow utilising a grid of 16 velocity sensitive, programmable pads developed a whole new style of production. MPC stands for 'Music Production Centre'. ![]() The Akai MPC is arguably one of the most influential electronic instruments ever produced, leaving an indelible mark on not just the world of hip-hop, but even recorded music as a whole.
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