MORE ARTICLE WITH Akai MPC

7. March 2026

LYRA

Akai Professional: Teddy Riley and the MPC – A Timeline of Rhythm Innovation

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Akai Professional: Teddy Riley and the MPC – A Timeline of Rhythm Innovation

In this extended live interview, Akai Professional hosts the legendary Teddy Riley at NAMM 2026, offering a rare, producer-focused look into the creative mind that helped define the sound of New Jack Swing and modern R&B. Riley unpacks his journey with Akai gear, from early 12-tracks to the iconic MPCs, and shares the stories behind genre-defining tracks for Keith Sweat, Guy, Michael Jackson, Bobby Brown, and more. This is not just a nostalgia trip: the conversation reveals how workflow, sound design, and the unique architecture of Akai’s MPCs shaped both a musical era and Riley’s collaborative process. For anyone interested

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22. February 2026

SPARKY

The Midlife Synthesist Puts 1010music Bento Through Its Paces: First Impressions from the Sonic Trenches

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The Midlife Synthesist Puts 1010music Bento Through Its Paces: First Impressions from the Sonic Trenches

Ready for another round in the groovebox arena? The Midlife Synthesist dives headfirst into 1010music’s Bento, a box promising wild sound design and looping wizardry for both stage and studio. Expect sharp takes, honest gripes, and a healthy dose of hands-on chaos as he pokes at Bento’s touchscreen, pads, and connectivity. This isn’t a final verdict—just a first taste, with plenty of praise, a few facepalms, and a clear warning: some of Bento’s quirks are best seen (and heard) in action. If you want to know whether this flagship is a street weapon or a firmware work-in-progress, read on.

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30. September 2025

RAUMKLANG

AudioTutorialExperts: The Battle of Sound Machines – Elektron Tonverk in Comparison

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AudioTutorialExperts: The Battle of Sound Machines – Elektron Tonverk in Comparison

Dive into the fascinating world of grooveboxes with AudioTutorialExperts, as they showcase the Elektron Tonverk in a head-to-head contest with other icons. An orchestrated chaos of sounds and functions unfolds before our ears – not always clear, but always inspiring!

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23. April 2025

RILEY

MidlifeSynthesist Rocks the Lo Fly Dirt Plugin: A Crunchy Odyssey

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MidlifeSynthesist Rocks the Lo Fly Dirt Plugin: A Crunchy Odyssey

Get ready for a wild ride as MidlifeSynthesist dives into the MSXII Lo Fly Dirt plugin for the AKAI MPC. If you’re fed up with polished sounds that resemble hospital hallways more than banging tracks, this one’s for you. Prepare for drum machines that crush harder than a city compactor and synths that groove like a sizzling mixtape.

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