The MPC Sample is my new favorite portable beat maker

The Verge
By Terrence O’BrienMar 24, 2026, 10:00 am146 pts
Back to basics. | Image: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge Akai MPC is one of the most storied names in music history. But over the last decade, it's strayed pretty far from its roots as a humble sampler. The modern MPCs run virtual synthesizers, have complex arrangement tools, and sport large touchscreens. They…

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