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AKAI Professional
Authorised Distributor

Make beats.

Akai Professional has been defining the sound of popular music since 1984 — from the legendary S950 sampler to the modern MPC. Today, the MPC lineup covers everything from portable grooveboxes to full studio production workstations, while the MPK and APC series put hands-on control into every studio. Available across MENA and Turkey through MediaCast.

Akai Professional MPC production setup
Est. 1984 40+ years of beat-making heritage
Founded1984
FlagshipMPC Series
PlatformMPC3 OS
ControllersMPK & APC
CoverageMENA & Turkey
About Akai Professional

The company that invented modern beat-making.

In 1988, Akai Professional launched the MPC60 — the world's first MIDI production controller with built-in sampling and sequencing. Designed by Roger Linn, it became the foundation of hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music production. The MPC's combination of 16 velocity-sensitive pads, a step sequencer, and a sampler established a workflow still used by producers worldwide today.

The modern MPC lineup is a complete ecosystem — from the standalone MPC Live III and MPC XL with built-in touchscreens and no-computer operation, to the MPC Studio and MPC One for DAW-integrated workflows. The MPK series brings the MPC pad feel to full-size keyboard controllers, while the APC series offers direct Ableton Live hardware integration.

Available across MENA and Turkey through MediaCast — authorised distributor, in stock in Dubai, with live demonstrations at the MCX Experience Centre in Barsha Heights.

Beat Production Hip-Hop & R&B Electronic Music Live Performance Home Studio Sampling MIDI Control Ableton Live
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Ableton Live Logic Pro FL Studio Pro Tools Studio One Cubase Reason MPC Software
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MPC Series · Standalone & Studio Production

The drum machine that changed music. Still evolving.

The MPC lineup spans from portable standalone grooveboxes to full desktop workstations — all running the same MPC Software platform with over 10,000 built-in sounds, plugin support, sampling, sequencing and real-time performance tools.

Akai MPC XL
Flagship · Standalone Workstation

MPC XL

The most powerful MPC ever made. 10.1" touchscreen, MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology, Gen 2 8-core processor, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. Runs MPC3 OS fully standalone — no computer required. Supports 32 plugin instruments, 16 audio tracks and 256 simultaneous voices.

10.1" TouchscreenMPCe PadsGen 2 8-Core256GB StorageStandalone
Akai MPC Live III
Portable · Standalone

MPC Live III

The portable standalone MPC with a 7" touchscreen, MPCe expressive pads, rechargeable battery for untethered production, built-in mic and stereo speakers. Full MPC Software in a transportable form factor — from studio to stage to studio. Wi-Fi for cloud plugin download and collaboration.

7" TouchscreenMPCe PadsBattery PoweredBuilt-in SpeakersWi-Fi
Akai MPC Key 61
Keyboard Workstation · Standalone

MPC Key 61

A full 61-key semi-weighted keybed meets the MPC platform — 7" touchscreen, 16 MPC pads, 25 world-class plugin instruments including electric pianos, organs, synthesisers and drums. Standalone operation or DAW controller. The complete keyboard production workstation for producers who play.

61 KeysSemi-Weighted25 PluginsStandalone7" Screen
Akai MPC Key 37
Compact Keyboard · Standalone

MPC Key 37

The 37-key standalone MPC — semi-weighted keybed, 7" touchscreen, 16 MPC pads, 2 GB RAM, Wi-Fi. Designed for producers who want keyboard playability in a portable package. Includes the full MPC plugin instrument library for instant standalone creative sessions.

37 KeysStandalone7" ScreenWi-Fi2GB RAM
Akai MPC One Plus
Core Standalone · Desktop

MPC One+

The focused standalone MPC — 7" touchscreen, 16 pads, multi-core processor, Wi-Fi and internal storage in a compact desktop unit. The essential MPC experience for producers who want standalone operation without a full workstation footprint. Runs the complete MPC Software ecosystem.

7" Screen16 PadsWi-FiCompactStandalone
Akai MPC Key 61
Computer-Based · DAW Controller

MPC Studio

The MPC Hardware controller that runs MPC Software on your Mac or PC. 16 RGB velocity-sensitive pads, Q-Link encoders, full transport, navigation and performance controls — USB-powered from your computer. The authentic MPC workflow for producers who prefer desktop production.

16 RGB PadsUSB PoweredMac & PCMPC SoftwareCompact
MPC Software · Platform
One platform. Every MPC. 10,000+ sounds included.
All standalone MPCs run the same MPC Software — with over 10,000 built-in sounds, plugin instruments, effects, real-time sampling and a step sequencer used by Grammy-winning producers worldwide.
MPK Series · MIDI Keyboard Controllers

The MPC pad feel. In a keyboard controller.

The MPK series brings Akai's signature velocity-sensitive pad performance to full-size keyboard controllers — combining professional keybed action with MPC-grade pads, encoders, faders and arpeggiators for DAW-integrated production.

Akai MPC Key 61
Best-Seller · 25 Mini Keys

MPK Mini IV

The world's best-selling MIDI controller. 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys with aftertouch, 8 backlit MPC-style pads, 8 assignable knobs and a built-in arpeggiator with chord mode. USB bus-powered with zero-driver plug-and-play on Mac and PC. Includes Ableton Live Lite, MPC Beats, and a comprehensive plugin bundle.

25 Mini Keys8 MPC PadsArpeggiatorUSB PoweredPlug & Play
Akai MPC Key 61
Extended · 37 Keys

MPK Mini Plus

Extends the MPK Mini formula to 37 full-size keys with a velocity-sensitive keybed, 8 MPC pads, 8 assignable knobs, hardware arpeggiator, sustain pedal input and MIDI out for connecting to external hardware synthesisers. The step up for producers who outgrow the mini keybed.

37 Full KeysMIDI OutSustain PedalHardware ArpeggiatorUSB
Portable
Akai MPC Key 61
Standalone · No Computer Needed

MPK Mini Play mk3

The completely standalone mini keyboard — built-in sounds and speaker, no computer or audio interface required. 128 built-in sounds, 25 mini keys, 8 pads, arpeggiator and a rechargeable battery with 14-hour life. For the producer who wants to make music anywhere, immediately.

Built-in Speaker14hr Battery128 SoundsNo ComputerPortable
MPK Mini IV · New for 2025
The most redesigned MPK Mini ever. Real wheels. USB-C. New sounds.
The MPK Mini IV brings real pitch and mod wheels, a 5-pin MIDI output, USB-C and a colour display to the world's most popular compact MIDI controller — at the same accessible price point.
APC Series · Ableton Performance Controllers

Built for Ableton Live. From clip launch to full mix.

The APC series gives Ableton Live producers hands-on hardware control of their session — clip launching, mixing, sends, cue points and performance FX — without touching the mouse. Designed in collaboration with Ableton for precise native integration.

Akai MPC Key 61
Advanced · Standalone Step Sequencer

APC64

The most capable Ableton controller Akai has made. 64 velocity-sensitive pads with 8×8 clip launch grid, Note Mode for playing instruments, and a standalone hardware step sequencer that works without Ableton. Eight encoder strips control macro parameters and effects. The complete live performance controller.

64 PadsNote ModeStep SequencerStandalone Sequencer8 Encoders
Akai MPC Key 61
Classic · Full Mixer Control

APC40 mk2

The definitive Ableton hardware controller — 40 clip launch pads, 8 channel faders with pan knobs, 8 send encoders, 8 device control encoders and dedicated cue level. Direct channel, clip and session view control without software mapping. The standard for live Ableton production since its original release.

40 Clip Pads8 Faders8 Send KnobsCue ControlNative Ableton
Akai MPC Key 61
Compact · Ableton Controller

APC Mini MK2

The compact Ableton Live controller — 64 RGB clip launch pads in an 8×8 grid, 9 faders for mixer control, and a dedicated scene launch column. Slim, bus-powered and immediately usable with Ableton Live. The entry point into the APC family.

64 RGB Pads8×8 Grid9 FadersUSB PoweredAbleton Native
APC Series · Ableton Performance
Launch clips. Control the mix. Stay out of the mouse.
From APC64 to APC40 mk2, Akai gives Ableton performers proper hands-on control for live sets, DJ workflows, clip launching and stage-ready production.
EWI Series · Electronic Wind Instrument

For wind players entering the world of electronic music.

The Akai EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) is the instrument of choice for saxophonists, flautists, trumpeters and woodwind players who want to perform electronic music with natural breath and technique expression.

Akai MPC Key 61
Wireless · USB & Bluetooth MIDI

EWI5000

The professional wireless electronic wind instrument. USB and Bluetooth MIDI connectivity — perform wirelessly up to 30 feet from your sound source. 10+ octave range via left-hand octave rollers. Breath, bite and pitch bend control for natural expression. 100 internal sounds for immediate use, and full MIDI output for any synthesiser or DAW. Rechargeable battery with 12-hour life.

Bluetooth MIDIUSB MIDI10+ Octaves100 Sounds12hr Battery
Akai MPC Key 61
USB · Software Controller

EWI USB

The most accessible entry into electronic wind performance. USB connection direct to Mac or PC — no interface needed. Controls any software synthesiser via MIDI with authentic fingering based on saxophone and standard wind instrument technique. Compatible with all major DAWs and virtual instruments. Includes Aria Player software with 12 included sounds.

USB DirectNo Interface NeededSax FingeringMac & PCAria Player
EWI Series · Electronic Wind Instruments
The wind instrument. Reimagined.
Breath, bite and pitch expression for saxophonists, flautists and wind players moving into electronic performance, synth control and modern production.
Why Akai Professional

The reason producers choose Akai. Every generation.

From the original MPC60 to the MPC XL, Akai has led music production hardware for 40 years. These are the reasons the MPC has never stopped being relevant.

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The 16-Pad Standard

Akai invented the 4×4 pad grid in 1988. Every electronic producer working today has grown up on the MPC layout — it is the universal language of beat-making. The pads on every MPC are velocity-sensitive, pressure-sensitive and built to be hit hard.

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MPC Software Ecosystem

All standalone MPCs run the same MPC Software platform — over 10,000 built-in sounds, plugin instruments, effects processing, real-time sampling, 128-track sequencing and Ableton Live integration. One platform, every device.

MPCe Expressive Pads

The latest MPC generation introduces MPCe — Expressive pads with polyphonic aftertouch and per-note pitch bend. Morph synthesiser sounds, add dynamic expression to drum hits and control modulation without reaching for an encoder.

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Standalone Freedom

Flagship MPCs run completely without a computer — no laptop, no interface, no software licence dongles. Internal storage, built-in speakers, rechargeable battery. A complete production environment that fits in a backpack.

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Universal DAW Integration

Every Akai controller works as a plug-and-play MIDI controller with any DAW — Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Cubase. The APC series offers native Ableton integration; the MPK series includes dedicated DAW modes and full HUI emulation.

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Grammy Producers Choose MPC

Timbaland, Kanye West, Just Blaze, Questlove, Swizz Beatz — the producers who shaped the sound of popular music built their careers on Akai MPCs. The MPC is not a beginner's tool; it is the tool that beginners graduate to when they're serious.

Akai Professional · MediaCast · MENA & Turkey
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From an MPK Mini for your first home studio to a full standalone MPC XL for professional production — Joel will come back with a complete recommendation and pricing within one business day.
Your Akai Professional Specialist

Joel knows Akai. Every MPC, every controller, every workflow.

Joel is MediaCast's specialist for Akai Professional, Universal Audio, IK Multimedia, MOTU and Apogee — handling every enquiry across MENA and Turkey. He's set up home studios, beat production suites, live performance rigs and educational facilities on Akai gear.

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Joel
Audio Specialist · MediaCast

Specialises in music production hardware, MIDI controllers, beat-making workflow and studio design. Handles Akai Professional, Universal Audio, IK Multimedia, MOTU and Apogee across the region.

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