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AKAI Professional — The Beatmaking Legend
AKAI Professional is the brand that created the sound of hip-hop. From the legendary MPC60 (1988) to modern standalone workstations — AKAI has been defining music production standards for over 35 years. MPC samplers, MPK MIDI keyboards, APC controllers for Ableton — equipment for professionals and beginners alike.
MPC — sampler legend
MPK — MIDI keyboards
APC — for Ableton Live
Free shipping — from ₴4,000
🎹 About AKAI Professional
AKAI was founded in Japan in 1984 as a division of AKAI Electric Company. The first sampler S612 (1985) was a breakthrough, but the real revolution was the MPC60 (1988), created by legendary engineer Roger Linn. This instrument defined the sound of hip-hop's golden era: J Dilla, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, Kanye West — all created on MPC.
📜 History
- 1984: AKAI Professional founded
- 1985: S612 — first sampler
- 1988: MPC60 — revolution
- 1994: MPC3000 — legend
- 2012: acquired by inMusic
- 2020: MPC One — new standalone era
🌟 Legends on AKAI
- J Dilla — MPC3000
- Kanye West — MPC2000XL
- DJ Premier — MPC60
- Pete Rock — SP-1200, MPC
- Madlib — MPC3000
- 9th Wonder — MPC2000
🎯 Product Categories
- MPC: samplers/grooveboxes
- MPK: MIDI keyboards
- APC: Ableton controllers
- LPK/LPD: compact controllers
- EWI: electronic wind instruments
🔴 MPC Series — The Heart of Beatmaking
MPC (Music Production Center) is the most influential series of musical instruments in hip-hop history. Modern MPCs are full standalone workstations with touch screens, powerful sequencers and plugin libraries.
Standalone MPC (No Computer)
| Model | Display | Pads | Features | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPC One | 7" touch | 16 | Best value | 25,000 UAH |
| MPC One+ | 7" touch | 16 | + speakers, battery | 32,000 UAH |
| MPC Live II | 7" touch | 16 | Built-in speakers, battery | 42,000 UAH |
| MPC X | 10.1" multi-touch | 16 | Flagship, 16 Q-Links | 65,000 UAH |
| MPC Key 37 | 7" touch | 16 | + 37 keys | 45,000 UAH |
| MPC Key 61 | 7" touch | 16 | + 61 keys | 55,000 UAH |
⭐ MPC One — Editor's Choice
Best price/features ratio. Full MPC experience.
- Pads: 16 × velocity-sensitive RGB
- Display: 7" touchscreen
- Inputs: 2 × 1/4" TRS, MIDI
- Outputs: 4 × 1/4", phones, MIDI
- CV/Gate: 4 outputs
- Sequencer: 128 tracks
- Plugins: 80+ built-in
🔋 MPC Live II — Mobility
Battery + speakers for production anywhere.
- Battery: ~6 hours
- Speakers: 2 × built-in
- Storage: 16GB + SD + SATA
- Bluetooth: MIDI
- Fully autonomous
👑 MPC X — Flagship
Maximum capabilities for professional studio.
- Display: 10.1" multi-touch
- Q-Links: 16 encoders
- Inputs: 8 × audio
- Outputs: 8 × audio
- Metal chassis
🎹 MPC Key 61 — Keys + MPC
Full synthesizer with MPC inside.
- Keyboard: 61 semi-weighted
- Pads: 16 × MPC
- Plugins: all MPC + OPx-4, Solina
- Standalone: fully autonomous
💡 MPC 2.0 Software: All modern MPCs run on MPC 2.0 — a full DAW with 80+ plugins: Hype (VA synth), Mellotron, Solina, TubeSynth, and more.
🎹 MPK Series — MIDI Keyboards
MPK is the most popular MIDI keyboard series in the world. From the compact MPK Mini to the professional MPK261.
MPK Mini Series
| Model | Keys | Pads | Features | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPK Mini MK3 | 25 mini | 8 | Compact, portable | 4,500 UAH |
| MPK Mini Plus | 37 mini | 8 | + OLED, more keys | 6,500 UAH |
| MPK Mini Play MK3 | 25 mini | 8 | Built-in speakers, sounds | 5,500 UAH |
MPK Professional Series
| Model | Keys | Pads | Features | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPK249 | 49 full-size | 16 | Semi-weighted, Q-Links | 18,000 UAH |
| MPK261 | 61 full-size | 16 | Semi-weighted, full control | 22,000 UAH |
| MPK Road 88 | 88 hammer | — | Stage piano | 45,000 UAH |
⭐ MPK Mini MK3 — Bestseller
The most popular MIDI keyboard in the world.
- Keys: 25 mini, velocity
- Pads: 8 × MPC-style
- Encoders: 8 × 360°
- Joystick: pitch/mod
- Arp: built-in
- Software: MPC Beats, plugins
🎹 MPK261 — Professional
Full control for serious production.
- Keys: 61 semi-weighted
- Pads: 16 × RGB MPC
- Faders: 8
- Encoders: 8
- LCD display
🟣 APC Series — Controllers for Ableton
APC (Ableton Performance Controller) — official controllers for Ableton Live. Deep integration, Session View control.
| Model | Pads/Buttons | Faders | Features | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APC Mini MK2 | 64 RGB pads | 9 | Compact, Session View | 5,500 UAH |
| APC40 MKII | 40 RGB + 8 select | 9 | Full control, A/B crossfader | 15,000 UAH |
| APC Key 25 MKII | 25 keys + 40 pads | — | Keys + pads | 6,000 UAH |
📊 MPC Model Comparison
| Parameter | MPC One | MPC One+ | MPC Live II | MPC X |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 25,000 | 32,000 | 42,000 | 65,000 |
| Display | 7" | 7" | 7" | 10.1" |
| Battery | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Speakers | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Q-Links | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Audio I/O | 2in/4out | 2in/4out | 2in/6out | 8in/8out |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
MPC One or MPC Live II?
MPC One — for studio work, best price/features ratio. MPC Live II — if you need portability (battery, speakers). Functionally they're identical.
Can I use MPC without a computer?
Yes! All modern MPCs (One, Live II, X, Key) are fully standalone. They have their own operating system, plugins, sequencer.
Which MPK should a beginner choose?
MPK Mini MK3 is the best choice for beginners: compact, affordable, includes MPC Beats (free DAW) and plugin bundle.
Are AKAI controllers compatible with Logic/FL Studio/Ableton?
Yes! All AKAI MIDI controllers work with any DAW. APC series is optimized for Ableton, Fire for FL Studio, but they're all universal.
🎯 Why Choose SoundsGood?
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📞 Contact Us
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📞 Phone:
- Kyiv: +380 (73) 060-01-01
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