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30. October 2025

LYRA

Akai Professional Ups the Game: MPC Pro Pack Deep Dive

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Akai Professional Ups the Game: MPC Pro Pack Deep Dive

Akai Professional’s MPC Pro Pack arrives as a heavyweight expansion for MPC and Force users, promising to supercharge both sound design and workflow. In this official walkthrough, the Akai Pro team demonstrates how the Pro Pack injects advanced clip launching, premium AIR plugins, and modular-level CV tools directly into the MPC ecosystem—no extra hardware required. We get a close look at how these upgrades translate into real-world arrangement power, mixing finesse, and creative modulation. For anyone invested in the MPC or Force platform, this video is a must-watch for understanding how digital architecture and hands-on control are evolving in Akai’s

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24. October 2025

LYRA

Akai Professional AIR Iona: Classic Analog Spirit, Modern MPC Workflow

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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

15. October 2025

LYRA

Akai Professional’s MPK Mini IV: Digital Workflow Power in a Compact Controller

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Akai Professional’s MPK Mini IV: Digital Workflow Power in a Compact Controller

Akai Professional’s MPK Mini IV lands as a compact, feature-rich MIDI controller designed to streamline your creative process from the very first unboxing. In this official quickstart guide, Akai’s own Taetro walks users through the essential steps—connecting hardware, accessing bundled software, and diving into hands-on music creation. The video places a sharp focus on the MPK Mini IV’s digital architecture: from its versatile arpeggiator and chord modes to dynamic macro controls and DAW integration. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned producer, this guide demonstrates how Akai’s latest controller aims to bridge inspiration and workflow with minimal friction.

3. October 2025

LYRA

Akai Professional MPC Live III: Navigating the Next-Gen Standalone Workflow

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Akai Professional MPC Live III: Navigating the Next-Gen Standalone Workflow

The MPC Live III marks Akai Professional’s latest leap into standalone music production, promising a blend of tactile control and deep digital power. In this MPC Academy episode, Akai’s team walks us through the instrument’s navigation, sound access, and a few of its headline features, all with a practical, producer-oriented focus. We get a close look at the new E-pads, RGB step sequencer, and performance tools, plus a taste of how the MPC Live III integrates into modern setups via USB-C. For those curious about how digital architecture meets hands-on workflow, this video offers a structured, no-nonsense introduction to the

3. October 2025

LYRA

Akai Professional MPC Live III: A New Era of Standalone Power and Workflow

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Akai Professional MPC Live III: A New Era of Standalone Power and Workflow

Akai Professional returns with the MPC Live III, a device that aims to redefine what a standalone music production center can be. In this official overview, Akai’s Andy Mac walks us through the MPC Live III’s new expressive pad system, turbocharged processor, and a host of workflow enhancements designed for both studio and DAWless creators. The video is a deep dive into how digital architecture, tactile controls, and advanced connectivity converge to offer a truly self-contained production powerhouse. If you’re curious about how Akai’s latest flagship integrates performance, sequencing, and modern plugin workflows, this video is a must-watch.

3. October 2025

LYRA

Akai Professional’s MPC Live III: Deep Dive into Expressive Pads and Modulation Matrix

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Akai Professional’s MPC Live III: Deep Dive into Expressive Pads and Modulation Matrix

Akai Professional’s MPC Live III lands as a standalone production powerhouse, and in this official MPC Academy walkthrough, we get a granular look at its new MPCe pads and modulation matrix. The video, hosted by Tefty, doesn’t just skim the surface: it demonstrates how the MPC Live III’s digital architecture enables nuanced pad articulations, flexible modulation assignments, and creative sample layering. As always with Akai, the focus is on practical, producer-friendly workflows—this time with a clear nod to expressive performance and deep sound design. If you’re curious about how the MPC Live III translates its tech into hands-on music-making, this

3. October 2025

LYRA

Akai Professional’s MPC Live III: Clip Launching Workflow Unpacked

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Akai Professional’s MPC Live III: Clip Launching Workflow Unpacked

Akai Professional’s MPC Live III steps boldly into the standalone groovebox arena, and this official deep dive from the Akai Pro channel puts its new clip launching workflow front and center. The video walks through the architectural logic of the clip matrix, demonstrating how the MPC Live III is engineered for hands-on music creation, flexible arrangement, and hybrid MIDI/audio integration. With a focus on workflow, performance tools, and real-world connectivity, Akai’s presentation is both practical and revealing—showing not just what’s possible, but how it actually feels to build and manipulate musical ideas on the MPC Live III. For anyone curious

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3. October 2025

LYRA

Akai Professional’s MPC Live III: Step Sequencer Deep Dive for Modern Beat Architects

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Akai Professional’s MPC Live III: Step Sequencer Deep Dive for Modern Beat Architects

Akai Professional’s MPC Live III is more than just a groovebox—it’s a standalone powerhouse for beatmakers and composers who crave hands-on sequencing. In this official MPC Academy tutorial, Akai walks us through the new step sequencer, revealing a workflow that caters to both newcomers and seasoned MPC veterans. The video, hosted by Tefty, explores the architecture and performance features that make the MPC Live III’s step sequencer a flexible tool for rhythmic and melodic creation. From drum and note modes to automation and clip management, this deep dive is a must-watch for anyone considering the MPC Live III as the

3. October 2025

MILES

Akai Professional’s MPC Live III: CV Playground Unleashed for Modular Integration

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Akai Professional’s MPC Live III: CV Playground Unleashed for Modular Integration

Akai Professional steps into the modular world with the MPC Live III’s CV Playground, offering a robust suite of tools for anyone looking to bridge groovebox workflows with Eurorack or other CV-based synths. In this official walkthrough, the Akai Pro team demonstrates how the MPC Live III isn’t just a beat machine—it’s a modular command centre, handling everything from melodic sequencing to complex modulation chains. If you’ve ever wondered how a modern MPC can patch, morph and modulate your rack, this video lays out the signal flow, modulation options and creative routing tricks in detail. As always with Akai’s producer-focused

3. October 2025

LYRA

Akai Professional MPC Live III: Step Sequencing Unpacked

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Akai Professional MPC Live III: Step Sequencing Unpacked

Akai Professional’s MPC Live III takes center stage in this official MPC Academy walkthrough, where the focus is squarely on the revamped step sequencer. The video methodically demonstrates how this standalone groovebox empowers beatmakers to construct intricate drum patterns, inject dynamics, and layer melodic elements—all without touching a DAW. True to Akai’s pragmatic and producer-focused style, the tutorial walks through hands-on workflows, from basic drum programming to nuanced velocity tweaks and melodic sequencing. For anyone curious about the architectural depth and performance flexibility of the MPC Live III, this video offers a clear, stepwise introduction to its step sequencing prowess.