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Brand profile · USA, est. 1946
AKAI Professional
Akai Professional, originally a hi-fi equipment manufacturer, revolutionized music production with the introduction of the iconic MPC series, establishing itself as a cornerstone of beatmaking and sampling culture. The brand’s legacy is built on providing powerful, intuitive tools for music creation, spanning synthesizers, controllers, and innovative wind instruments. Akai continues to evolve, blending classic functionality with modern digital workflows.
MPC Series (Samplers/Sequencers)EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)MPK Keyboards (MIDI Controllers)Sampling InnovationIntuitive Workflow
1946founded
USAcountry
47products in stock
$48–$2,953price range
AKAI Professional in the charts
Every chart where AKAI Professional has five or more models — ranked by the AudioFu Index inside each.
Best AKAI Professional groove boxes
9 models$927 – $2,953Best AKAI Professional master keyboards (up to 25 keys)
6 models$51 – $178Best AKAI Professional DAW controllers
5 models$100 – $531Best AKAI Professional samplers
5 models$115 – $531Best AKAI Professional general synthesizers
5 models$149 – $1,084
9 models$927 – $2,953Best AKAI Professional master keyboards (up to 25 keys)
6 models$51 – $178Best AKAI Professional DAW controllers
5 models$100 – $531Best AKAI Professional samplers
5 models$115 – $531Best AKAI Professional general synthesizers
5 models$149 – $1,084
All 47 AKAI Professional products
Sorted by AudioFu Index — the strongest models of every category first.
AKAI Professional MPC XL
Groove Boxes
$2,724€2,435Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPC Live III Retro
Groove Boxes
$1,767€1,579Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPC Live III
Groove Boxes
$1,751€1,565Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPD 218
Miscellaneous Controllers
$96€86Check ↗
AKAI Professional APC 40 Mk2
DAW Controllers
$386€345Check ↗
AKAI Professional APC64
DAW Controllers
$280€250Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPC Key 37 G2
General Synthesizers
$1,084€969Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPC Sample
Samplers
$424€379Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPK Mini IV Gray
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
$111€99Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPK Mini IV Black
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
$111€99Check ↗
AKAI Professional LPD8 MKII
Miscellaneous Controllers
$48€43Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPK mini Plus
Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)
$150€134Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPC Sample Case Bundle
Samplers
$531€475Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPK mini Play MK3
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
$117€105Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPK mini Plus White
Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)
$150€134Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPC Sample Case Bundle
Samplers
$520€465Check ↗
AKAI Professional midimix
Miscellaneous Controllers
$97€87Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPX8
Samplers
$115€103Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPC Key 37
General Synthesizers
$838€749Check ↗
AKAI Professional LPK25 MKII
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
$51€46Check ↗
AKAI Professional EWI Solo
Electronic Wind Instruments
$446€399Check ↗
AKAI Professional EWI Solo
Electronic Wind Instruments
$446€399Check ↗
AKAI Professional APC mini MK2
DAW Controllers
$100€89Check ↗
AKAI Professional APC Key 25 MK2
DAW Controllers
$100€89Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPC One G2 Case Bundle
Groove Boxes
$1,080€965Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPC XL Case Bundle
Groove Boxes
$2,953€2,639Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPC Live III Inlay Case Bundle
Groove Boxes
$1,901€1,699Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPC Live III Retro Case Bundle
Groove Boxes
$1,934€1,729Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPC Live III Case Bundle
Groove Boxes
$1,923€1,719Check ↗
AKAI Professional APC 40 Mk2 Thon Case Bundle
DAW Controllers
$531€475Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPK Mini IV Black-AIEP3 Bundle
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
$178€159Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPK Mini IV Gray-AIEP3 Bundle
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
$178€159Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPK mini Play MK3 Bag Bundle
General Synthesizers
$149€133Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPC Sample Bag Bundle
Samplers
$469€419Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPC Key 37 Case Bundle
General Synthesizers
$1,020€912Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPK mini Play MK3 Case Bundle
General Synthesizers
$156€139Check ↗
AKAI Professional MPK mini Plus Bundle
Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)
$256€229Check ↗
Akai Professional Akai MPC Beats – Free Beat Making Software for Windows & Mac
Beat Making Software
Akai Professional The Vault
Trap
$50Check ↗
Akai Professional Hook City Trap & Soul
Soul
$30Check ↗
Akai Professional LoFi Soul + Future Beats
Lofi
$30Check ↗
Akai Professional Dark Parallax
Hip Hop
$50Check ↗
Akai Professional Melodic Horizon
Hip Hop
$30Check ↗
Akai Professional Sound Mob
Hip Hop
$30Check ↗
Akai Professional Urban Roulette
Hip Hop
$30Check ↗
Akai Professional Vegas Festival
EDM
$30Check ↗
AKAI Professional, honestly
What AKAI Professional does well
- Excellent build quality and durability
- Deep feature sets for creative exploration
- Strong legacy and community support
- Versatile for diverse musical genres
What to watch for
- Software integration can sometimes be complex
- Can be a steeper learning curve for beginners
- Some models are premium-priced
- EWI instruments have a unique learning curve
Questions about AKAI Professional
Where are AKAI Professional instruments made?
While Akai Professional originated in the US, manufacturing is now distributed across various locations, including China and Thailand, to ensure cost-effectiveness and meet global demand.
Are AKAI MPCs still relevant in modern music production?
Absolutely. The MPC’s unique workflow and powerful sequencing capabilities remain highly sought after, and recent iterations like the MPC One+ integrate seamlessly with modern DAWs.
What is the EWI and who is it for?
The EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) is a unique wind controller that allows musicians to play a wide range of sounds electronically; it’s ideal for wind players looking to expand their sonic palette or keyboardists seeking a more expressive performance option.