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Everything is backlit, too, making for easy navigation in dimly lit environments, and the central seven-inch screen is clear and vibrant – just as Akai promises. With a solid plastic casing and sturdy buttons and knobs, everything about it feels built to last and is a joy to tinker with. The MPC Key 61 is a genuine premium product. Granted, this instrument isn’t exactly essential to anyone’s setup – but it might tempt you with its expansive sound library, tactile workflow and deep featureset.

With the launch of the MPC Key 61, Akai’s first foray into workstation keyboards, the brand already has creators stroking their chins about whether this powerhouse is worth its £1,700 asking price.

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The MPC Live II, launched in 2020, initially divided producers with its built-in speakers, and the MPC One has been scrutinised, too. But Akai hasn’t always immediately impressed its followers. The brand has revised the MPC model since 1988 with new instruments, MIDI controllers, and software, much to the delight of its fans. For more than three decades, US-based Akai Professional has been underpinned by the legacy of its iconic MPC samplers.