Akai Professional's new MPC Sample is a standalone sampler with an MPC workflow in a portable, battery-powered device aimed ...

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 ...

On April 3, 2026, Roland Corporation and Berklee College of Music joined forces for a 404 Day activation. Centered around the cult-favorite SP-404 sampler, the collaboration puts hardware-based beat ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. What if Ableton music software had a built-in Github so musicians could contribute and modify samples ...

Now it's your turn to create a riddim from a sampled kora. An all women's group of African beat makers recorded a kora player and created a dancehall-inspired riddim out of the sample. Now its your ...

"People call it weird but really it's not, man. It's just new." The producer is one of the most crucial yet anonymous figures in all of music. Every now and again we aim to illuminate these ...

Discover the essential music instruments for creating captivating Hip Hop beats. Explore drum machines, synthesizers, and samplers, and learn valuable tips for choosing the right instrument to achieve ...

Beat Making Lab is a project where where music artists (producers and emcees) travel around the world teaching young people to make hip hop and electronic beats. It's run by Pierce Freelon and Stephen ...