Akai Pro MPC Live III: The Best Inventions of 2026
Akai Pro MPC Live III: The Best Inventions of 2026
Produce music anywhere. The new MPC Live III is like a recording studio on your lap.
Numark Drops New Bluetooth DJ Controllers Made for Beginners: Here’s Where to Shop Online
Numark Drops New Bluetooth DJ Controllers Made for Beginners: Here’s Where to Shop Online
If you’re an aspiring DJ, it’s easier than ever to remix your favorite songs.
The MPC Sample is my new favorite portable beat maker
The MPC Sample is my new favorite portable beat maker
A loving tribute to Akai’s glory days that shows the competition how it’s done.
Akai go large with the super heavyweight MPC XL
AKAI GO LARGE WITH THE SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT MPC XL
Unique among its peers as a standalone DAW.
The best tech gifts and cool gadgets for 2026
The best tech gifts and cool gadgets for 2026
Our staff tests dozens of gadgets every year — these are the best gifts of the bunch.
60+ Holiday Gifts Our Editors Love for 2025
60+ Holiday Gifts Our Editors Love for 2025
From killer band merch to shiny new tech and bestselling box sets, these are the gifts our Rolling Stone staff is obsessing over
Akai Has Launched its Most Powerful MPC Ever – the 'MPC Live III'
The standalone powerhouse features an 8-core engine with 8GB RAM, 16-step sequencer, and built-in mics and speakers for portable, professional-grade, computer-free production.
Nine music tech innovations shaping how we make sound
Nine music tech innovations shaping how we make sound
With recent big releases from two of the major players in music technology, Akai and Roland, we’ve rounded up nine new devices that offer a high-tech take on music production, performance and recording.
Taylor Guitars Introduces New American Dream AD27e Flametop Acoustic
Taylor Guitars Introduces New American Dream AD27e Flametop Acoustic
The Flametop offers a warmer, woodier sound profile for players to explore, delivering another compelling alternative to the modern, high-fidelity sound long associated with Taylor.