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Akai Professional MPC Beats

With the MPC software, Akai achieved almost a small sensation at that time because, until then, the MPC feel and its legendary groove was always bound to hardware. Version 2 brought another twist because it allowed third-party controllers to be used to control the software. Since the software works both standalone and as a plug-in for all DAWs, the MPC concept can be integrated into any existing workflow and setup. With the Beats version, Akai now goes one step further. The small, slimmed-down version is free of charge despite its lavish features. So, is there finally an MPC for everyone?

The MPC software is a pattern-based sequencer with an internal sampler,