"This vintage stylophone is in great working order. It comes with original box,
song book and organ with stylus. A retro 1968 item made in Hong Kong."
You can see Hong Kong on the back of the unit. The manual has R. & M.
MERCHANDISERS CO. 5901 NORTH CICERO AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60646 printed on
it.
Here it is
on Google maps.
"Yamaha A4000 Synthesizer Sampler Multi-Effects Unit . All functions work well. Includes 128 MB of ram and a Seagate 10.2 GB internal hard drive. Also includes the owners manual in decent condition.
Unit has a great effects engine. Cosmetically, the unit is about a 7.5 out of 10. The face looks very good, but the case has some scratches on the top and sides which are visible if you don't rack mount it."
"There is minimal cosmetic wear around the synth. All functions perform flawlessly and the display is still bright and in good condition. All preset sounds are working. This is a great example of a clean AX 73 in fully functional condition."
"Welcome to 'Sequential Synth Tips,' where some of our favorite artists share their tips, tricks, and techniques on Sequential synths. In this episode, we feature keyboardist, producer, and sound designer Peter Dyer using the hidden noise LFO on the Prophet-6.
"This one is in excellent cosmetic condition and working 100%. It is ready to be played and needs nothing! As the title says, this one has the Tubbutec Midi-ModyPoly upgrade."
"Here's an ultra quick tutorial on how to use Jupiter Xm step sequencer to create a Drum track and a Bass line.
Instant fun and huge sounds from this tiny little monster synth!!!"
"Introducing MPC Beats, the new DAW from Akai Pro. MPC Beats includes everything you need to start making great sounding beats from drum samples, loops, MPC Plugins and more. Visit akaipro.com/mpc-beats to learn more and download MPC Beats today."
MPC Beats | Introduction & Overview
And the press release:
AKAI PROFESSIONAL® INTRODUCES MPC BEATS SOFTWARE – THE BEST BEAT MAKING DAW FOR BEGINNERS
An expansive 2GB content library, 3 built-in MPC plugins, and MIDI hardware controller compatibility make MPC Beats the choice for the entry-level beat maker
Ft Lauderdale, FL USA (July 21, 2020) – Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced the latest addition to their DAW software lineup, MPC Beats. Built on the legacy of the legendary MPC hardware and innovative MPC2 desktop software, MPC Beats is available to anyone as a free download from the Akai Professional website and empowers new beat makers with all the tools to create excellent sounding beats.
Intuitive MPC Workflow
Aspiring beat-makers ready to delve into the world of music production will find MPC Beats an ultra-intuitive, inspiring entry-point for producing professional sounding music. Underpinned by the renowned MPC workflow, MPC Beats offers an easily accessible 4 x 4 drum sample grid, a piano roll, sample library browser and sample edit window. Users can seamlessly switch between these workspaces to discover, create, and edit their beats to perfection. For immediate accessibility, MPC Beats includes smart layouts from the included beat templates–the ideal starting point for new users looking to master the MPC workflow.
Samples & Sounds for Success
MPC Beats comes with a 2GB content library with selections from the most popular MPC Expansion Pack sound libraries. The carefully curated selection gives beat makers the freshest in-demand sounds for modern beat-making. From drum kits with punchy kicks and crispy claps, to 3 plugin instruments (Bassline, Tubesynth & Electric) from MPC, everything needed to create great sounding beats is here. Adding the final pro polish to tracks couldn’t be simpler with over 80 FX plugins from the AIR Effects collection–a premium selection of mixdown and mastering tools–giving beat makers everything they need to finish tracks and get them ready to share on any streaming platform.
Controller Connection
Get even more out of MPC Beats with integrated hardware control. MIDI keyboards like the venerable Akai Pro MPK mini, 4x4 and 8x8 pads, or even standalone MPC hardware all work seamlessly with MPC Beats so beat makers can connect their
devices and elevate their workflow to greater heights with immersive tactile control of the software. For complete setup simplicity, MPC Beats comes auto-mapped to some of the world’s most popular controllers from numerous brands. So whether it’s an Akai Pro MPK mini, Alesis V-Mini or M-Audio Keystation, there are no setup headaches and roadblocks to your creativity.
More Power Packed Tools
MPC Beats features 2 stereo audio tracks to sample your vocals, instruments, sound design elements and more. MPC Beats also supports AU/VST plugin instruments and audio effects, allowing beat makers to continue to expand their instrument collections. For complete integration with existing systems, MPC Beats opens as a plugin in all mainstream DAWs to merge the best of all DAW worlds. With MPC Beats, the power and performance the modern beat maker demands is there for any workflow imaginable.
MPC Beats Highlights
• Free software based on the legendary MPC workflow
• 2 Audio, 8 Midi/Instrument Tracks
• 16 Pads, Sample Editing, VST/AU support
• Ready to create right away - sample/sound content, effects, and virtual
instruments built-in
• Can be mapped to any MIDI controller, including MPC and MPK mini
• Easy, unified software, plugins, and virtual instruments installer
• Special Affordable MPC Beats version of Expansions (starting at $9.99)
Of MPC Beats, senior product manager Dan Gill said “We’re always looking to better understand and identify the evolving profile of music makers. With MPC Beats, we’ve created a powerful platform for a rapidly growing demographic, equipping them with every tool to eliminate barriers between their ideas and their creations. We’ve paired the best of the MPC history with comprehensive and intuitive workflows to give the next generation the best possible start to their music journey.”
MPC Beats will be available as a free download on July 21, 2020 from akaipro.com. ###
About Akai Professional The world’s most influential manufacturer of music production gear, Akai Professional develops creative technologies to empower music makers with tools that are unmatched in expressive capability. Akai Professional is best known for creating the legendary MPC, an instrument that has inspired generations of producers and performers and spawned entirely new genres of music. Akai Professional is a part of the inMusic family of premiere music brands.
