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MIDI pad controllers are not only supremely fun when you have the right tools, but they also provide a creative and intuitive approach to writing music. Especially if you’re not a keyboard or guitar player, it’s an easy way to realize your musical ideas, allowing you to get from thought to creation with faster efficiency. Whether you’re just looking to create a fantastic bottom line, or you’re trying to produce a fully fleshed out track, we’ve got some pad controllers that will get you on your way.
If you’re looking for a more general guide to
For many musicians, nothing beats the fun and artistic enjoyment of capturing sounds and creating beats on a standalone sampler. Not only can a sampler help you manifest your musical ideas, it can also provide the inspiration and impetus you need to create tracks you never before thought were possible. To help you find the best standalone sampler for your needs and personal budget, we've put together a list of some of our favorite compact sampling/composition tools and
Akai has announced the MPK Mini MKIII compact keyboard and pad controller, which builds upon the success of the MKII with several enhancements, including a redesigned keybed, OLED display, eight endless encoders, and the MPC Beats DAW software. The MPK Mini MKIII is available in three color schemes: white,
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In this Best of NAMM 2020 rundown, AB shows you gear and instruments that every musician should be excited about, from Akai, Korg, Zoom, and others.
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For ages, Akai has been known for producing rock-solid, user-friendly music production machines. The company’s latest release, the MPK Road 88, extends that legacy. It’s a formidable keyboard controller with 88 keys and so much more. With an integrated vintage-style travel case, the MPK Road 88 is designed to join you on your adventures across the world, from gig to gig.
People have been controlling instruments long before there was even electricity. There were mechanical instruments from the 1800s, player pianos and orchestrions from the early 1900s, and the earliest synthesizers dated back to the first half of the 20th Century. By 1950, visionaries like Dr. Robert Moog and Don Buchla had created instruments that captured the hearts and minds of musicians and artists everywhere.
The synthesizer market began to flourish with the advent of affordable instruments from a variety of manufacturers, including ARP,
In 1984, Akai Professional began producing professional electronic instruments and equipment. In 1987, Akai released first Music Production Center called the MPC60, which combined a 16-bit sampler with 16 velocity-sensitive pads, and an integrated sequencer, which was co-designed by Roger Linn, the producer of the highly regarded Linn Drum (LM-1 & Linn 9000). Over the past 30 years, Akai have been redesigning and updating the original concept. It wasn’t until 2012, when Akai departed from the original design and decided to harness the
When your son told you that he wanted to make “Progressive House,” you thought he was saying he wanted to become a homebuilder and a registered Democrat. Sound familiar? Keep reading.
Music has changed a lot in the last decade, and so has the gear used to make it. When occasions come around, parents of millennial musicians are more susceptible to feeling the generation gap than ever. If you're the parent of beginner millennial musician, there's a good chance your kid falls into one of the categories below.
The Producer or Beatmaker
If
Headed back to school and looking for some portable inspiration to capture and produce your musical musings? Look no further as we explore what B&H has to offer. Whether you are looking to record to your computer and iOS devices, or you need an ultra-portable music production station, synthesizer or drum machine, check out this list of “must have” gear that won’t break the bank.
Audio Interface
If you have a computer or iPad and wish to record and mix using software such as Garage Band, you’ll need some way of capturing sounds into your
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Regardless of your experience level or focus of expertise, B&H has many fun and inspiring audio tools to help boost your creativity. Space is at a premium in the bedroom or dorm, and most students will want to be mobile, so here’s a list of cool products that are small and easy on the wallet.
Audio Interface
One of the most important pieces of technology you will need is an audio interface, which is a device that records and plays back audio from your computer. Most interfaces will have a microphone preamp, instrument input, and line input