24. October 2025
Akai Professional AIR Iona: Classic Analog Spirit, Modern MPC Workflow
Akai Professional’s AIR Iona brings the unmistakable character of an iconic 80s monophonic synth to the digital age, meticulously modeled and seamlessly integrated into the MPC ecosystem and DAW environments. In this official walkthrough, Akai demonstrates how Iona’s architecture—complete with a 128-step sequencer, graphical editor, and hands-on performance controls—caters to both deep sound design and immediate musical creation. The video moves from lush preset browsing to granular sound crafting, highlighting how Iona’s blend of classic synthesis and modern workflow tools can fit into contemporary production setups. For producers and synth enthusiasts alike, this is a revealing look at how vintage
