AKAI Professional
USA, est. 1946 · 27 products across 2 categories
About 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.
- • Excellent build quality and durability
- • Deep feature sets for creative exploration
- • Strong legacy and community support
- • Versatile for diverse musical genres
- • 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
AKAI Professional Products
AKAI Professional MPC Key 37
General Synthesizers
AKAI Professional APC64
DAW Controllers
AKAI Professional MPC One+
Groove Boxes
AKAI Professional MPK mini Plus Bundle
Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)
AKAI Professional MPK mini Play MK3 Bag Bundle
General Synthesizers
AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 Black Bag Bundle
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
AKAI Professional APC mini MK2
DAW Controllers
AKAI Professional APC Key 25 MK2
DAW Controllers
AKAI Professional MPK mini Plus
Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)
AKAI Professional LPD8 MKII
Other Controllers
AKAI Professional LPK25 MKII
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 Case Bundle
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
AKAI Professional MPK mini Play MK3
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 Gray
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 White - AIEP3 Bdl
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 White
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 Black
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
AKAI Professional EWI Solo
Synthesizer Peripherals
AKAI Professional MPK mini Mk3 - AIEP3 Bundle
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
AKAI Professional MPD 218
Other Controllers
AKAI Professional midimix
Other Controllers
AKAI Professional APC 40 Mk2
DAW Controllers
AKAI Professional MPK 261
Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)
AKAI Professional MPX8
Samplers
AKAI Professional EWI 5000
Synthesizer Peripherals
Frequently Asked Questions About AKAI Professional
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.
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.
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.
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