AKAI PROFESSIONAL

From the very beginning, Akai Professional has helped define the sound of modern music.

Founded in 1984, Akai Professional entered the electronic music industry with one clear purpose: to give artists the tools they need to explore new creative possibilities. Through pioneering digital sampling technology and a deep commitment to artist-driven design, Akai Pro quickly became a cornerstone of music production. Trusted by generations of musicians in studios and on stages worldwide, Akai Professional stands as one of the most influential brands in the evolution of electronic and modern music.

MPC Series — The heartbeat of modern music creation

The MPC is more than a product line — it is a creative platform that has transformed how music is made. From early studio workflows to today’s powerful standalone systems, MPC sequencing samplers have enabled digital samples to become the foundation of composition itself. The refinement of Akai Pro’s sampling and sequencing technology continues to shape contemporary music, delivering an unmatched hands-on workflow that producers rely on to turn ideas into finished tracks.

MPK Series — Play your ideas into existence

Akai Pro MPK controllers are designed to connect musicians directly to their music. Combining expressive keys, iconic MPC pads, and deep software integration, the MPK range provides precise, tactile control over modern production environments. Whether composing, performing, or producing, MPK controllers allow artists to capture inspiration instantly and perform with confidence in both studio and live settings.

A connected standalone and desktop ecosystem

Akai Professional products are designed to support both standalone and desktop music production, delivering a seamless experience between hardware and software across a wide range of creative workflows. The Akai Pro ecosystem brings together a growing selection of high-quality sonic tools, including instruments and effects from AIR Music Tech, Moog, MSX Audio, and Native Instruments, alongside stem-separation technology supported by zplane. Combined with Akai Pro’s own in-house developed tools and plugins, these solutions are designed to integrate smoothly with all popular music software, allowing musicians to move effortlessly between hands-on hardware creation and computer-based production.