Ableton Live software is a powerful, flexible environment for creating, performing, and producing music. This unique software demands an equally unique control instrument. Akai Professional and Ableton are proud to present the APC40: the Ableton Performance Controller. Combining the APC40 with Ableton Live transforms your experience from constructing tracks on a computer to fluid, musical creation.  more

With the unprecedented release of the MPC60 in the late 1980’s, Akai single-handedly changed the course of music production. By enabling digital samples to become the basis for composition, the MPC opened the door to an infinite realm of musical possibility, and subsequently set the standard for beat production.  more

No technology has made as profound an impact on music creation and performance as sampling, and no other equipment manufacturer has made as significant a contribution to the art of sampling as Akai Professional. Akai's S900 sampler started a musical revolution and was quickly followed by the hugely popular MPC Series music production centers. That rich heritage continues with Akai's new and incredibly capable MPC2500 Music Production Center. Whether you're a composer, songwriter, or performing DJ, the MPC2500 has just what the doctor ordered to take your music to the next level.   more

The MO series brings the sonic palette and music production power of the award winning MOTIF ES to a new generation of players and producers. Equally at home on stage or in the studio, the MO series is not just a keyboard, but the heart of your music production system. Killer sounds, a complete Song and Pattern based sequencer, powerful on-board effects processing and total computer integration come together to make these the most affordable music production synthesizers in the Yamaha line up.   more

From the legendary company that made “ Groovebox “ a household name and spawned the ultimate beatboxes, Roland is proud to introduce the latest addition to the Groovebox line: the MC-808. Optimized for real-time performance, beat-makers, live performers, dj’s & remixers alike will find the new sleek, silver PowerStation an absolute “ must have “ piece. This is the first Groovebox to feature 8 motorized faders for automation & editing. With Roland’s most sophisticated processor at its core, the MC-808 has top-of-the-line sampling, sequencing and synthesizer functions. Did we mention it comes in at a new low price point? No other sampling Groovebox offers more bang for the buck than the all-new MC-808.  more

Casio prides itself on revolutionary new products that are designed, and engineered to make digital music more accessible, and quality sounding. While Casio’s WK series is a mid-level keyboard series, it too offers quality innovations in its price range relative to that of Casio’s more upscale Privia digital pianos. Each of the series provides unsurpassed quality in their respective categories and price-points. Here’s a sneak peak at the latest WK series offerings: WK-3300/3800/8000  more

In addition to sounding great, Korg’s new TR is one of the most “results-oriented” workstations out there. But let’s start with the sound. While Korg has consistently dished up some of the juiciest synth sounds around, the acoustic instruments in this new sound set are no less spectacular. Based on the HI (Hyper Integrated) engine that made TRITON a household word, the TR comes crammed with 64 MB of sampled data – double that of the original TRITON. New for the TR are samples that capture multiple dynamic levels, natural articulation or even stereo imaging. The results? The new acoustic piano is responsive and expressive. Solo woodwinds are detailed and realistic. You can feel the strings on the nylon and steel-string acoustic guitars. And the string, brass, and voices are simply stellar. But the icing on the cake is the new electric pianos. From sweet bells to biting tines, it’s all there.   more

The first thing you’ll notice about the Juno-G and the SH-201 is their classic retro styling. The Juno-G and the SH-201 certainly have the look of their classic ancestors (the Juno-60 and SH-101) but are they anywhere as groundbreaking? Without a doubt, since under the hood of both is the latest in Roland’s synthesizer technology.  more

Things just got fun again. Korg has taken the legendary Hyper Integrated (HI) engine that has fueled the entire TRITON line, and freed it from its workstation obligations to create two powerful new synths that are a blast to play, go anywhere, and sound incredible: microX and X50.  more

You can’t ignore it. Korg’s new padKONTROL demands your attention. Literally. Let it sit idle for a few minutes and the pads begin flashing in array of patterns until you start playing. And once you start, you won’t be able to stop.   more