AKAI Professional

Akai Professional – Samplers, MPCs, MIDI Controllers and Music Production

Founded in 1929, Akai initially manufactured motors for film projectors before becoming a respected producer of tape recorders during the 1950s. The launch of Akai Professional in the 1980s marked the company's successful entry into electronic musical instruments. Worldwide recognition followed with the legendary S-Series samplers, especially the iconic S1000. Shortly afterwards, the Music Production Center (MPC) series redefined sampling, beat production and Hip-Hop. Over the years, the portfolio expanded to include MIDI controllers, master keyboards and a wide range of tools for modern music production.

Soluções inovadoras para estúdio, palco e produção de beats

Desde a integração na inMusic Brands em 2005, a Akai Professional continua a desenvolver a sua reconhecida plataforma de produção musical. Modelos como a MPC Live, a MPC X e outros sistemas standalone combinam sampling, sequenciação, gravação e performance ao vivo num único ambiente criativo. A série MPK mini também se tornou um dos teclados controladores MIDI compactos mais populares do mundo. Atualmente, a Akai Professional está entre os principais fabricantes de hardware para beatmaking, produção musical e controlo de DAWs.

Utilizadores conhecidos da Akai Professional

• Pete Rock – MPC 2000
• Dr. Dre – MPC 3000
• Alicia Keys – MPC 3000
• Kanye West – MPC 2000
• J Dilla – MPC 3000
• Just Blaze – MPC 4000
• Q-Tip – MPC Renaissance
• Jermaine Dupri – MPC X
• Mike WiLL Made-It – MPC X
• Justin Timberlake – MPC Live
• Swizz Beatz – MPC Live
• Scott Storch – MPC X