TIMELINE: 0:00 Intro 1:20 vs Live II 2:00 MPCe pads 3:20 Articulations 4:10 Touch strip 5:05 Mic test 5:30 More power 7:00 New features 7:45 I/O 9:25 Content 9:55 Using MPCe 13:00 Drum seq 15:05 Note Seq 16:40 Step edit 17:35 Last step 18:00 Automation 18:35 Other modes 19:45 Macro buttons 22:00 Clip matrix 25:20 Rec to arrange 26:15 Live looping 27:10 Snapshots 28:50 Clip settings 30:35 Sequences 31:00 Super stretch 31:50 New stems 32:30 New FX 33:20 Env follower 34:00 CV tools 35:10 MPC Desktop 35:30 Pros & cons
KEY FEATURES
[NEW] Expressive pads
16 MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology for flexible music production and expressive performance
A modern upgrade that expands the possibilities of the classic MPC
The Akai Professional MPC-2000 is a representative sampler/sequencer of the 1990s, still beloved by many beatmakers today. BlueSCSI delivers a modern storage environment while retaining its robust operation and groove.
BlueSCSI emulates traditional SCSI hard disks and ZIP drives, allowing data to be handled using SD cards. By installing it internally or externally in the MPC-2000, you can enjoy the following benefits:
Stable storage environment: Safely and easily manage data using SD cards instead of HDDs and ZIP media, which are prone to failure.
High-speed access: Smooth sample loading and project saving.
Flexible operation: Easily exchange samples between your PC and SD cards.
Maintaining a classic operation feel: Enjoy a comfortable production environment without affecting the original workflow or sound quality.
With the introduction of BlueSCSI, the MPC-2000 is no longer just a vintage piece of equipment, but is now a ready-to-use tool in modern production environments. It's the perfect solution for those who want to maximize the appeal of the classic MPC while updating it for reliability and convenience."
I first learned about Roger a few years ago while making a film called “The History of Sampling in Music” [below]. While I didn’t know anything about Roger at the time, I was astounded to learn that he had created both the LinnDrum and the MPC, which shaped the punchy robotic drums of 80s pop music and the grungy experimental grooves of 90s hip-hop respectively. I did a quick bit of research about him for my video, but didn’t really dig much deeper than that… However, a few months ago I decided to rewatch my old project, which reignited my interest in Roger’s story and gave me the idea for this video.
Like my previous project, I’d initially planned to write a script and do a voice-over, but after discovering the assortment of recorded interviews that Roger has already appeared in, I realised that I could just chop them up and have Roger tell his own story. I thought 'hey that sounds pretty cool, how hard could it be?'
Well, let’s just say I’m probably never going to do something like this again. I did enjoy making this and I am proud of it, but if I had just done a voice-over not only would it have been easier to make, but I also could’ve included a lot information without it feeling incredibly clunky. The initial cut was about 26 minutes, but I cut out loads of stuff for the sake of pacing and trying to stick to narrative beats. Roger is a fascinating guy with a lot of great anecdotes though, so if you enjoyed this video then I highly recommend you seek out some of the podcasts/interviews he’s done over the years.
I planned on making all the music for this film myself, but decided it would be better to use music that relates to Roger in some way (for example, he co-wrote 'Promises' by Eric Clapton and 'Quittin’ Time' by Mary Chapin Carpenter, and first used the LM-1 Drum Computer on the Leon Russell album 'Life & Love' which featured the track 'One More Love Song'.) I salvaged one of these demo tracks for the credits, but you can listen it and a few more scrapped tracks here:
Since you’ve read this far, here’s a few bonus Roger facts that got cut out of the video:
The LM-1 was featured on the best selling album of all time - 'Thriller' by Micheal Jackson, as well as other early 80s hits like 'Maneater' by Hall & Oates, 'Valerie' by Steve Winwood, and for some reason - the original 1983 Thomas the Tank Engine theme song.
Roger hired his friend, a professional session drummer called Art Wood, to record most of the sounds on the LM-1. They set up the kit in Roger’s closet, recording each of the drums one at a time… then called it a day. Given the popularity of the songs featuring these recordings - Art Wood is technically one of most prominently featured drummers of all time.
And here's two bonus facts about this video:
The title 'The King of Drum Machines' is a quote from the father of MIDI - Dave Smith, when he spoke about Roger and the Tempest drum machine (which they built together) on a Sweetwater panel in 2015. [below]
This video was released on Roger’s 70th birthday.
I hope you enjoy it!"
The History of Sampling in Music (2022)
"Join Mitch Gallagher as he moderates 'The Inventors of Synth' panel discussion at Gearfest '15. Featuring industry icons Dave Smith, Tom Oberheim, and Roger Linn discussing their thoughts on the past, present, and future of analog synthesizers and controllers.
Legendary synth designer and Grammy-winner Dave Smith was the founder of Sequential Circuits in the mid-'70s. His Prophet-5, the world's first fully programmable polyphonic synth, was the first musical instrument with an embedded microprocessor. Dave is also known as the driving force behind the development of the MIDI specification. He has continued to innovate, and recently unveiled his latest synth creation, the Sequential Prophet-6.
A pioneer of the synth and MIDI world, Tom Oberheim co-designed the Synthesizer Expansion Module (SEM), a device that allowed musicians to simultaneously combine live playing and sequenced playback - a concept that pre-dated the MIDI revolution. In 1981, he, along with Roland's Ikutaro Kakehashi and Sequential's Dave Smith, developed the MIDI spec, which changed the course of modern music. Tom recently re-released his famed Two Voice synth.
Technical Grammy award-winner Roger Linn invented the LM-1 Drum Computer (the first sample-based drum machine) in 1979. He later designed the Akai MPC60, which combined a sampling drum machine with a real-time MIDI sequencer. His guitar effects unit, AdrenaLinn, has been used on hit recordings by John Mayer and Red Hot Chili Peppers. In 2014 he released the LinnStrument, an expressive MIDI performance controller."
"Thanks for joining me for this exclusive YouTube premiere. I will be playing the entire album 'Gates' and some bonus tracks! This exclusive premiere includes tracks mixed into a continuous mix format. Sit back, relax and have a chat with your mates while we listen to the 2023 album!
All work is original without any commercial benefit from supplier or manufacturer. Please support my work by sharing, liking, commenting and subscribing to my channel.
"As a gift to the wind controller community, Patchman Music presents this newly restored high quality version of the excellent Video Instruction Manual for the Akai EVI1000, EWI1000, and EWV2000 wind controller system. This wonderful video guide, originally distributed by Akai / IMC Music on VHS tape, is presented by Akai EVI clinician and long time EVI player Sam Zambito and woodwind EWI1000 player J.R. Krisanda. Though released in the late 1980s, this video contains many useful tips that are very much relevant today.
We hope you enjoy this video and will support Patchman Music in return. Since 1985, Patchman Music has been THE top source of everything wind controller related with clients including Michael Brecker, Tom Scott, Bob Mintzer, Jeff Kashiwa, Nyle Steiner, Judd Miller, Steve Tavaglione, and many many others! If you are looking to purchase a new or used wind controller or have yours repaired, or if you are looking for sounds to use with your wind controller, Patchman Music is the best place to go. Patchman Music sells all the major wind controller models and has developed numerous professional sound banks for synths and soft synths specializing in sounds designed for use with wind controllers and breath controllers. For a complete list, visit:
https://www.patchmanmusic.com/WindCon..."
"This video was digitized and restored by Matt Traum in July 2025 for Matt's Time Machine http://www.mattstimemachine.com
If you have recordings or documents that need to be restored and digitized, contact Matt's Time Machine to get the job done right!"
"The Akai Z8 is a professional-grade hardware sampler from the early 2000s, known for its pristine 24-bit/96kHz sampling engine and extensive connectivity options. This particular unit comes equipped with the optional effects board, 512MB of RAM, and a 2GB CompactFlash card loaded with samples."
In this exclusive walkthrough, electronic musician and YouTuber @GabeMillerMusic dives into all the powerful new features inside FORCE 3.5 — the most significant update to Akai’s standalone music production system since launch.
From plugin instruments and MPC stem separation to tempo automation, advanced arrangement tools, and Native Instruments plugin compatibility, Gabe shows you exactly how this update takes your standalone workflow to the next level — no computer required.
Plugin Instruments and Effects: FORCE now supports new plugin releases from AIR, Akai Pro, and Native Instruments (MPC Editions), offering seamless integration of professional-grade sounds directly within the standalone system—no external software required.
MPC Stems separations for sampling, remixing and mashups: Users can isolate vocals, drums, and music elements from tracks, ideal for sampling, remixing, and live performance creativity. (MPC Stems License Required)
Tempo automation, follow actions, and new arrangement tools: Advanced performance sequencing empowers users to create evolving arrangements and dynamic live sets with greater control.
MPC sequence import, advanced keygroup synthesis, and warp algorithm choice: Offers expanded compatibility and flexibility with MPC workflows, enhanced sound manipulation, and precise audio warping.
New modes: Main Mode, XL Channel Strip, Sounds Mode, and more: Upgrades navigation and workflow efficiency, giving users better visual control and faster access to instruments, tracks, and mix parameters.
Significant speed boosts including faster sample loading and expanded export options: Streamlines production by reducing load times and offering more ways to export stems and sessions efficiently.
Native Instruments Plugin and Expansions MPC Editions compatible with Force. Users can purchase - Analog Dreams, Cloud Supply, Nacht, Sway, Homage, Lone Forest, Faded Reels, Hazy Days, Rare Vibrations, Global Shake"
"This is one of the rarest Akai units ever manufactured with the alleged total quantity in existence being under 1000. It is an S1000 at its heart but features a built in keyboard along with the capability of handling an 80mb hard disk (double that of a standard S1000). This example was just gone over by a professional and received a brand new LED screen which can be seen in any lighting unlike the factory screen. It includes a disk with some sounds on it, but you will likely want to make your own and sample accordingly."
"The power cable is the original (rare). The floppy reader has been removed, and replaced by a new Gotek just for the sale, coming from CPmagneticmedia UK (80 €). It is just perfectly fitting, and solid.
Gotek is a game changer. I decided to replace because the floppy reader was not always responsive. Now you have 4 user banks of 500 slots each + the possibility to organize your data on 16 Go USB key + some installed Akai Libraries + last version system and a screen to read your file names.
See the complete manual online, here is a short list of features I am enthusiastic:
12 bits sampling 7.5-40kHz.
analog low-pass filter 3U format rack backlight screen super easy navigation ansy edit individual transposing + general tuning velocity sensitive + aftertouch behavior MIDI in (16) / out 8 voices polyphony and separate outputs According AKAI themselves, the S900 is their first professional sampler. I confirm the engineering and build quality is superior to other models I owned (S700, S1000 and S1100)."
"Akai S612 and MD280 combo. Units both in excellent condition. Includes 7 disks(see photos). Both units tested and confirmed to function.
The S612 was one of Akai's first professional rack-mount samplers, released back in 1985. Some of its features included 12-bit sampling from 4 to 32kHz with loop and truncate functions, an overdub function and mic or line input jacks. Internal memory is only 128KB which gives a maximum of 8 seconds sampling time at the lowest sampling rate available. An optional disk drive that features the quick disk (QD) 2.8 inch format is needed for permanent storage of samples. Only one sample is stored to each side of the disk."
Anaheim, CA – January 22, 2025: Native Instruments is making it easier than ever for music producers to explore new sounds on their favorite controllers by launching its Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) Hardware Partner Program, announced today at NAMM 2025. Industry leaders Akai Professional, Novation, Nektar, Korg, and M-Audio are adopting the NKS ecosystem to power seamless integration with Native Instruments software. This connects music makers to over 2,000 NKS-compatible instruments and effects from more than 250 brands.
“This expansion highlights the impact of collaboration,” says Simon Cross, Chief Product Officer at Native Instruments. “It marks an important milestone in our mission to provide musicians with an open, connected platform, making professional-grade tools, instruments, and technology more accessible to creators everywhere.”
Native Kontrol Stand"Wavetables are a fantastic tool to expand your sonic horizons. But sometimes the ones built in the Peak aren't enough. And how cool would it be to 'bake' one of your favorite VST's patch down to a wavetable that you can then play around with inside the Peak ?
This video is based off knowledge shared by @StarskyCarr in a super well made tutorial [see here, and here]. I decided to make my own specifically for the Peak/Summit since the workflow is a bit tricky.
Although the video is 25 minutes long it takes only 4-5 minutes to transfer a new wavetable when you're used to it.
Here are the steps to reproduce :
1- Find a patch in any VST that you'd like to create a wavetable for. 2- Automate parameters over a few seconds of this patch playing using a midi clip and a linear envelope(s) 3- The note playing needs to be an F2 detuned by -23ct. This is how we're gonna get the right amount of samples (256) per cycle 4- Record the note and automation using an audio track listening to the VST's track output 5- Send the recorded audio to Audacity 6- Change Audacity's sample rate to 44100 and its time display units to "samples" (bottom left corner) 7- Copy / paste on a new track a small portion of the beginning, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and end of the recording. 8- Analyze how one shape might morph into the next, and use that knowledge to determine the starting position of the waveform selections. Ideally the selection starts when the waveform crosses the 0dB line. 8.1- Manually enter "256" in the audacity selection box to have exactly the right amount of samples. Ctrl+c to copy, then delete the sample crop, and paste it back in the track to have only your 256 samples selection. 9- Do that for the 5 samples and make sure they're one after another without space in between. Delete the first track. 10- Select the 5 samples by clicking on the first one and manually typing "1280" in the selection length. 11- Go to File - Export - Export Selected Audio , and export as a .wav 12- In Novation Components, after selecting "Manage Peak", in the wavetable editor, create wavetable and then "import" - "Audio File" - select the wav you just created - Import as Wavetable 13- Save your wavetable and send it to a free slot. That's it !"
"Discover the groundbreaking integration of Native Instruments with Akai Pro MPC hardware. This overview highlights how seamless workflows and expanded sound libraries redefine music creation for producers and performers alike.
Available today are three signature instruments — Analog Dreams, Cloud Supply, and Nacht — each crafted to inspire unique creative expressions. Additional instruments, including Homage and Sway, are set to launch later in February. Complementing these are five genre-specific Expansion sound packs: Faded Reels which is available now, with Lone Forest, Global Shake, Hazy Days, and Rare Vibrations to follow. All are expertly tailored for seamless integration with the MPC platform.
With this landmark collaboration, Akai Professional’s iconic MPC platform takes center stage, seamlessly integrating with Native Instruments’ creative tools to deliver an unprecedented toolkit for musicians, producers, and audio creators."
Zaytoven Creates on the Akai MPC with new Native Instruments Integration
Native Instruments expands partnerships to empower millions of music creators
Expansion of the NKS ecosystem connects Akai Professional, Novation, Nektar, Korg and M-Audio and ignites new creative possibilities for musicians and producers worldwide
Anaheim, CA – January 22, 2025: Native Instruments is making it easier than ever for music producers to explore new sounds on their favorite controllers by launching its Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) Hardware Partner Program, announced today at NAMM 2025. Industry leaders Akai Professional, Novation, Nektar, Korg, and M-Audio are adopting the NKS ecosystem to power seamless integration with Native Instruments software. This connects music makers to over 2,000 NKS-compatible instruments and effects from more than 250 brands.
“This expansion highlights the impact of collaboration,” says Simon Cross, Chief Product Officer at Native Instruments. “It marks an important milestone in our mission to provide musicians with an open, connected platform, making professional-grade tools, instruments, and technology more accessible to creators everywhere.”
Native Kontrol Standard: An inspiring experience for every music maker
"From professional sound designer Matia Simovich (Akai Pro, Roland, Sequential/Oberheim…) comes the latest sample library for the entire Akai MPC product range. Synclav Linndrum is a comprehensive 64 pad sample set of the legendary Linndrum drum machine sampled directly into a 1986 Synclavier PSMT sampling workstation.
The Synclavier features a discrete milspec A/D converter that samples at up to 100 kHz / 16 bit complete with an analog front end. The Linndrum was hooked up directly to this converter and all stock sounds, as well as additional Linn eproms (including the Tears for Fears Bell and Triangle eproms) were sampled directly to the Synclavier. Though the Synclavier saves audio files in a native format, this system is equipped with Synclavier3 software which allows for a direct conversion to wav files. No post processing was done on these samples and because the initial sampling was performed at 96 kHz / 16 bits, no additional dithering or sample rate conversion was used. As such, the resulting sound is the unmistakable extra large and punchy “vibe” of the Synclavier (a vibe that makes any sound recording the best it can be) imparted onto a complete Linndrum kit, directly off of the Synclavier hard disk.
While this library is formatted for the Akai MPC range, the samples themselves are 96 kHz / 16 bit mono wav files that can be loaded into any sampler such as Ableton Live drum rack, Logic Pro, or hardware samplers that can read wav files. For MPC users, 1 kit with sensical assignments of all samples (including mute groups) is included. This is an instant download."
Create, Customize, and Export Wavetables Like Never Before!
Save 40% - just €25 (normal €40) , until January 10, 2025
Ocean Swift is excited to announce the launch of the Wavetable Creator, a powerful tool that empowers everyone to create custom wavetables for high-end synthesizers, modular environments, and audio production tools.
The Problem: Today's wavetable synths, modules, and apps often require wavetables with specific frame sizes and cycle counts, making cross synth compatibility difficult. No existing app or wavetable pack guarantees seamless compatibility across all platforms.
The Solution: Ocean Swift’s Wavetable Creator – a powerful tool to design morphing wavetables that work anywhere! From Serum to Eurorack, this tool lets you craft wavetables with innovative crossfade, morphing, and blending techniques, and robust compatibility export options. Whether you're producing music, designing game audio, or developing synth plugins, this app is built to unleash your creativity with an easy intuitive interface.
Pricing and Availability The Ocean Swift Wavetable Creator is available now at a regular price of €40. As a special introductory offer, you can purchase it at €25, a limited-time price valid through the Black Friday, Christmas, and Winter Holiday season until January 10, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your sound design toolkit at an unbeatable price, with a unique product!
"The Akai Professional MFC42 Analog Filter Module features 1 x stereo and 1 x mono filter channel which can be controlled independently, linked together or inverted. Each channel is selectable between any one of four filter types: Low pass, High pass, Band pass and Notch. The stereo channel features dual 2-pole or 4-pole filters and the mono channel has 2-pole, 4-pole or 8-pole selectable filters (maximum combination: four 2-pole filters total). Both channels have independent input trim and programmable output level controls. The mono channel has an additional Pan control."
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"Aujour'dui, je réponds à la demande de membres de la chaîne et de certains groupes FB. On voit en détai le fonctionnement de Sub Factory, un synthé pour les MPC."
"The Alesis Fusion 6HD in excellent condition with original box and manual.
As its name suggests, the Fusion 6HD workstation fuses the best elements of sampling, synthesis, and hard disk recording in an all-in-one powerhouse workstation.
With the Fusion 6HD, Alesis has re-examined the concept of the professional music production workstation, making ease-of-use a top design priority. Featuring 4 types of synthesis; an 8-channel hard disk recorder; built-in user sampling; an effects processor; USB 2.0 connectivity; and expandable memory; the Fusion 6HD is professional workstation that can effortlessly handle your most demanding production tasks.
