2025-01-22
Many Akai devices will soon support Native Instruments sound packs
Akai and Native Instruments are sort of like the Nintendo and Sega of music production. These long-time rivals offer many similar products, but some musicians get drawn to Akai’s MPC workflow while others choose NI’s Maschine platform. Soon, folks may not have to choose at all. These two icons of the space are teaming up. The MPC platform will soon be home to Native Instruments sound packs.
This means that if you currently use an MPC Live II or a Key 61, or any other number of standalone music-making machines by Akai, you’ll be able to pull up legit Native Instruments sounds for your tracks. This is a truly big deal. The MPC workfl [...]
Rating
Innovation
Pricing
Technology
Usability
We have discovered similar tools to what you are looking for. Check out our suggestions for similar AI tools.
2025-11-30
Black Friday speaker deals for 2025 are still live: Save up to 50 percent on Bluetooth speakers, smart speakers and soundbars
If you've ever wanted to know what you're missing in your favorite songs and shows, now is the time to upgrade: Black Friday and Cyber Monday have some of the best speakers on the market dow [...]
2025-11-30
Cyber Monday speaker deals for 2025 live: Save up to 50 percent on Bluetooth speakers, smart speakers and soundbars
If you've ever wanted to know what you're missing in your favorite songs and shows, now is the time to upgrade: Cyber Monday has some of the best speakers on the market down to their lowest [...]
2025-11-28
Black Friday speaker deals 2025: Save up to 50 percent on bluetooth speakers, smart speakers and soundbars
Black Friday and Cyber Monday feature some of the best audio equipment deals you're likely to see all year. Whether you've been thinking about upgrading your home sound system, you're p [...]
2025-03-05
Technics AZ100 review: Supreme sound quality and a unique Bluetooth tool
I wasn’t impressed by the last pair of Technics earbuds I reviewed. The AZ70W was the first set to carry the iconic turntable brand’s logo after Panasonic relaunched it in 2014. The 2020 model did [...]
2025-05-15
Sony WH-1000XM6 review: The best headphones just keep on getting better
To say I’m familiar with Sony’s 1000X line of headphones would be an understatement. I’ve tested every pair thus far, except the OG: the MDR-1000X. With each successive model, the company manage [...]
2025-02-12
Noble FoKus Rex5 review: Incredible sound, if you’re willing to pay for it
$449 is a lot to pay for earbuds. When you consider the quality of the options at $100 and below, it may seem exorbitant. However, Noble Audio hasn’t just crafted another set of high-end wireless ea [...]