Akai AX80

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Wavetables on the Akai MPC: OS 3.9 Turns Keygroups Into a Wavetable Synth

video upload by Keith Crosley

"The Akai MPC just became a wavetable synth! With the MPC OS 3.9 update (and the new MPC 3 desktop software), Akai added oscillators — including a wavetable oscillator with custom wavetable import — to Drum and Keygroup tracks. In this video, I walk through how wavetables actually work on the MPC: enabling the oscillator, installing your own wavetables, the format.json quirk, and a deep dive into sound design across more than a dozen wavetable categories.

To make this painless, I built the KRC MPC Wavetables Collection — 2,156 wavetables preformatted for the Akai MPC, just $10 — and added a free Akai MPC version of my Free Wavetables collection (1,600+ wavetables). Everything in the intro track (besides most of the drums) was made with these.

─── WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ───
How to enable oscillator/wavetable layers in MPC key groups (OS 3.9 / MPC 3)
How to install custom wavetables on standalone MPCs and the MPC 3 desktop software
The format.json requirement (samples-per-frame + frame count) and how to work around it
Designing sounds with up to 8 oscillators, crossfade-as-time morphing, and the mod matrix
A tour of 13 wavetable categories: Bézier, choir, split, polygonal, M-series, microwaved (Waldorf-style), phase distortion & more

─── GET THE WAVETABLES ───
🌊 KRC MPC Wavetables Collection (2,156 wavetables, $10): https://www.wavetables.lol/l/mpc-wave...

🌊 FREE MPC Wavetables — snag the free version of KRC Mathwaves wavetable sampler, then scroll to the bottom of the product page for the Akai MPC version: https://www.wavetables.lol/l/free?lay..."

Moog Messenger x Akai Pro MPC Sample | Building Layers with a Sampler Pt. 1

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"Jun 26, 2026 #Moog #AkaiPro #Messenger
Join us as we explore how a sampler can expand the musical possibilities of a monophonic synth.

In this new series, we dive into sound design on the Moog Messenger, then move into sampling and arrangement with the ‪@Akai_Pro‬ MPC Sample. By combining the expressive character of analog synthesis with the flexibility of modern sampling workflows, these two instruments come together as a complete production ecosystem.

Whether you’re shaping tones from scratch or building full arrangements, this setup shows how far a focused rig can go."

MPC 3.9 Update | Walkthrough

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"This 3.9 update expands what you can do inside MPC standalone and desktop with new Arrangement Tools, MPC Oscillators, the ability to Insert Clip Rows, Track-Level Editing in the Arranger, addition of time signatures per Sequence and Clip, and updated MPC 3 desktop integration, including the brand new desktop plugin for your DAW. All designed to speed up your MPC production workflow and open up new creative possibilities.

In this walkthrough, we break down all the newest features in MPC 3.9 and show you how they can enhance your production workflow.

00:00 Intro
00:18 New update feature overview
01:07 MPC Oscillators
03:19 New Arranger Updates
04:40 Advanced EDIT Menu
05:28 Insert Clip Rows
09:24 Time Signatures for Sequences & Clips
10:34 MPC 3.9 Desktop beta
13:22 MPC 3.9 desktop VST & AU plugin

Whether you’re building full tracks, experimenting with sound design, or integrating MPC into your DAW setup, this update gives you new tools to move faster and go deeper.

Update now and explore what’s new in MPC 3.9: https://inmusic.to/2da8v7pn"

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Snipe Young Presents Titanium | Akai Pro MPC Expansion

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"As creative as he is prolific, Snipe Young has built a signature sound sought out by artists across genres and around the world.

The multi-platinum producer’s hard-hitting beats and atmospheric sensibilities combine hip-hop, trap, and R&B into a calling card that collects hits. Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Dr. Dre, and Justin Bieber have all brought Snipe Young into the studio with results that have been streamed hundreds of millions of times.

Pack Contents:
40 MPC-Ready Drum Kits
1 Full MPC Project
160 MPC Clips
40 Audio Previews
626 Samples

'Snipe Young Presents – Titanium' is a showcase of the Grammy Award-winning producer’s prowess, a victory lap in a sample pack that provides the jumpoff for you to create your signature sound. Chirpy hi-hats, battering ram basses, choppy rimshots, and snare hits that bounce like they’re on the hardcourt are all on deck. Every sample was run through high-end studio gear for added punch, depth, and dimension.

Titanium is included with MPC Live III and MPC XL. MPC3 OS / MPC3 Desktop required.

Learn more: https://inmusic.to/2p8mczud"

The Clearing — 60 Minutes of Live Deep Listening & Slow Soundscapes (Summer Solstice 2026)

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"On the summer solstice — Sunday, June 21, 2026 — a chapel in Keene, New Hampshire became a room for deep listening.

The Clearing is an occasional non-denominational sound environment: 60-90 minutes of live, slow-moving music composed and improvised in real time, meant for rest, presence, and one another's company. No screens. Nothing is asked of you, except to be present.

This was the first gathering of The Clearing, held on the longest day of the year.

On this occasion, some attendees sat quietly in chairs. Others lay on the floor with yoga mats and meditation cushions. Some did self-guided meditation or gentle yoga. Others simply listened. An adjoining parlor offered tea and conversation between friends and neighbors. The evening ended with a lively Q&A with the audience.

The music draws from the deep listening practice of Pauline Oliveros, the sustained-tone traditions of Éliane Radigue and La Monte Young, and the sacred sound lineage of Hildegard von Bingen through New England hymnody — all filtered through the electronic instruments of Greg Wilder and Alison Wilder.

—
PERFORMERS
Greg Wilder — pipe organ, electronics
Alison Wilder — guitar, voice, electronics

LOCATION
United Church of Christ in Keene
23 Central Square, Keene, NH 03431

INSTRUMENTS
Chapel pipe organ (single rank) • Analog & digital electronics from the studios of Greg Wilder and Alison Wilder

DATE
Sunday, June 21, 2026 — 5:00–6:30 PM (Summer Solstice)

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LINKS
The Clearing → https://gregwilder.com/the-clearing/
Alison on The Clearing → https://alisonwilder.com/the-clearing/
Greg Wilder → https://gregwilder.com
Alison Wilder → https://alisonwilder.com
Doctor Body (Bandcamp) → https://doctorbody.bandcamp.com
Too Much Music Podcast → https://toomuchmusicpodcast.com
UCC Keene → https://ucckeene.org
Greg on YouTube → / @drgregwilder "

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Ambient Synth Drone Session | AKAI MPC 3.9 + Cosmos Microcosm Track8

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"Checking out the new synth on the AKAI MPC 3.9 - using 1 layer oscillator only - with soma cosmos, hologram microcosm. Recorded and edited on thingstone track8."

Ambient Drone | AKAI S-950 & Make Noise Strega

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"A cinematic atmosphere made of sound, not melody.
https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
This is not a collection of loops. It is a carefully curated archive of long-form drone textures, each exceeding five minutes, sculpted for those who create without the need for rhythm, harmony, or resolution.
Designed for deep listeners and sound designers.
From seasoned ambient producers to experimental filmmakers, this pack speaks to those who understand that sound can live and breathe without a beat. Built from legendary hardware units and bespoke digital tools, these drones are not simply sounds. They are environments."

Akai Introduces MPC Key 37 G2 & MPC One G2

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"Two ways to create. One MPC mindset. https://inmusic.to/5n8b3m62

The MPC One G2 and MPC Key 37 G2 introduce a new generation of standalone MPCs built around the same core idea: faster workflows and bigger creative potential. Both devices are powered by MPC3 and a new G2 eight-core processor, delivering significantly increased performance for larger sessions, faster load times, expanded track counts, and deeper plugin usage.

For beatmakers and producers who want the classic MPC feel in a compact desktop unit, MPC One G2 delivers next generation standalone power, MPC3’s modern track and arrangement tools, and USB-C hybrid connectivity—making it the most capable and future proof entry point into the MPC standalone ecosystem. https://inmusic.to/2p87e2nv

For producers and players who write on keys but want the speed and focus of an MPC workflow, MPC Key 37 G2 delivers next-generation standalone power, MPC3’s modern track and arrangement tools, and one-cable USB-C studio connectivity in a compact production keyboard that eliminates the laptop dependency. https://inmusic.to/yckvp6ef

Together, they represent two approaches to the same creative system. Whether you start on pads or keys both deliver a complete, modern MPC experience built to create, arrange, and finish music in one place, with the flexibility to plug into your studio setup when needed."

MPC One G2 vs MPC Key 37 G2 // & OS 3.9’s Wild New Oscillators // MPC G2 Review

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TIMELINE: 0:00 Intro 1:35 Layout 2:00 Pads 2:25 Colorway 2:45 8 core CPU 3:15 RAM 3:35 Storage 4:05 I/O 4:25 USB C news 5:05 Pro pack? 5:40 OS 3.9 Features 6:00 Oscillators 6:20 Osc expansion 7:20 Osc overview 8:15 Osc in a pad 8:35 Osc layers 8:55 Osc types 10:55 FM/RM 12:50 Wavetables 13:30 User waves 13:50 Mod matrix 15:00 Arranger news 16:10 Insert clip row 16:30 Misc new 16:50 Pros & cons 19:30 G2 One vs 37 21:35 Outro

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Sherman filterbank messing up a sample loop

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"Triggering Sherman via midi.
Then wailing on it .
Cranky machine it is"

Akai MPC60 - A Sampling Masterpiece

video upload by Alex Ball and Tubedigga

"A look at the classic Akai MPC60, its origins and legacy."

0:00 History of the MPC60
3:46 Intended use of the MPC60
8:18 Demo: The MPC Song
8:55 What people actually did with the MPC60
10:27 Sampling
12:15 Demo: Passable Hip-Hop
13:13 Groove, Feel and Swing
14:49 After the MPC60
15:29 Discussion with TUBEDIGGA
22:04 Patron Outro Jam

Huge thanks to TUBEDIGGA and my Patrons
/ @tubedigga
/ alexballmusic

Akai AX60 S612 and MD280 Sampler System SN 01120-04195

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AX60 SN 01120-04195

"The AX-60 is a really special polyphonic synthesizer. Akai's answer to the Roland Juno Series, it can hit those sounds well but actually has quite a lot of extra features when comparing to a Juno-106. Paired with the S612 and MD280, the possiblities for this synth grow immensley. With crunchy lofi samples and a classic Juno sound, what else could you ever ask for!

The AX60 is a VCO synth and the oscillator section includes a triangle wave as well as a dedicated pulse width LFO. Additionally, pulse width can be applied to any wave! There are two envelopes, an LFO with sample and hold, and the ability to FM the filter with the oscillator. It even has built in chorus that sounds just like the BBD based chorus in the Juno synths. Finally, there is a built in arpeggiator and bi-timbrel keyboard split options. All these features make it quite a fun synth to use with more range than other vintage poly's.

The AX-60 is a great vintage poly option, especially in the wake of the similar Juno series prices skyrocketing!"

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Buchla Ziggy Dungeon Synth

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"this is gonna be the soundtrack to my next dungeon crawl"

Akai Professional & Spitfire Audio | MPC Editions Now Available

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1. Akai Professional & Spitfire Audio | MPC Editions Now Available
2. Akai Pro & Spitfire Audio | Exploring the Originals Intimate Strings MPC Edition
3. Akai Pro & Spitfire Audio | Exploring the Originals Cinematic Pads MPC Edition

"Now available: Spitfire Audio Sounds for MPC. https://inmusic.to/musm23v4

Spitfire Audio has set the standard for cinematic sound in modern music production, crafting deeply expressive instruments trusted by sound designers, composers, and producers worldwide. For the first time, we're bringing full collections of these sounds into the MPC ecosystem.

This powerful tool is built for endless inspiration and genre exploration as your production style and skills evolve. Open your mind and creative process to a new form of storytelling. From emotionally resonant chamber strings to lush, sweeping pads, a whole new world of sounds and styles is now at your fingertips.

Expand your sound library and discover new ways of producing, composing, scoring, and storytelling. From intimate orchestral ensembles to evolving cinematic textures, each Spitfire MPC Edition collection is carefully adapted to work with your MPC hardware."

Black Akai MPC1000 Music Production Center

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Red Akai MPC ONE+ Standalone Sampler / Workstation

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Custom White Akai MPC2000XL MIDI Production Center

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"With a slightly dubious paint job, this MPC has been upgraded to the extreme, with phat pads, solid state storage and some extra shiny hardware. It comes preloaded with some samples to get you going, and it works great. This one was serviced in house and is ready to go."

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Akai Tom Cat Analog Drum Machine

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