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News / iPad/phone

WNAMM12: MPC For iPad 2

Akai unveil the MPC Fly 21-Jan-12

Following on from the MPC Renaissance which we brought you news of a couple of weeks ago and the new MPC Studio, Akai has unveiled the MPC Fly, the first MPC designed specifically for iPad 2. Here's what they have to say about it...

MPC Fly merges unmatched Akai Professional technology with the power of your iPad 2, embodying legendary capabilities that have made the MPC an industry standard like real MPC pads, MPC Note Repeat and MPC Swing. Its multifunctional, double-hinged design gives you the flexibility to produce tracks anywhere, while also acting as a protective case between sessions and giving you total access to your iPad 2 for normal uses.

MPC FLY Hardware

  • The first MPC designed specifically for iPad 2
  • Fitted compartment for iPad 2 provides fully integrated portable MPC solution
  • 16 backlit genuine MPC pads with MPC Note Repeat & MPC Swing
  • Works seamlessly with the MPC App: sequence & sample editing, effects, EQ and more
  • Create beats on the go and transfer to a Mac or PC for further mastering
  • Double-hinged case sits upright, lies flat or closes for transport
  • Compatible with virtually any Core MIDI app
  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
  • Charges iPad when plugged into wall power

MPC Fly iPad App - Developed by Retronyms

  • Sequence four tracks simultaneously: four-track mixer built in
  • Built in sound library of samples and drum kits
  • Record and overdub sequences and create and edit your own Programs
  • 16-Levels mode: play one sample at 16 levels of attack, velocity, length, and tuning
  • Note variation slider allows you to manipulate attack, velocity, length, and tuning as you play
  • Built-in effects: delay, bit crusher, master compressor/limiter
  • Time correct: 1/8 note – 1/32T with variable Swing setting
  • Note Repeat: 1/8 note – 1/32T timing
  • Sample using internal mic or line-in and trim and categorize samples
  • Sample from your iPod library with turntable interface
  • Share on SoundCloud, Facebook or twitter
  • Supports WIST, Wireless Sync Start protocol from Korg
  • Supports AudioPaste

More information:

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2 Comments...  Post a comment    original story
L56    Said...

If the keystation 49 is anything to go by, will this ipad 2 only one be out before the ipad 4 is introduced? ;-)

21-Jan-12 11:00 AM


Gaz    Said...

Interesting product design but really awful music on the demo video sadly.

21-Jan-12 12:35 PM


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xCLsmoothx14x 25-Apr-12 11:36 AM

Can i use it with an original ipad. Do i HAVE to have an ipad 2? Someone plz answer. Thx


pcmacmanny 25-Apr-12 08:10 AM

you guys (AKAI PRO) should have used this song "FLY" by EXIT 9 for the MPC FLY unit, just my thoughts.. it make perfect sense... and its FUNKY!!!


MasterFProductions 22-Apr-12 12:26 PM

do we have to use that big shitter case attatchment to use the app?


MasterFProductions 22-Apr-12 12:24 PM

no need for progression, keep it real with your oversized pentium 3 laptop :)


DjSpExZoNe 17-Apr-12 12:40 AM

Oh shit I cant have one of those I am not a nigga


BabyDropHead 16-Apr-12 11:12 PM

Fair enough you dont like iPads, but seriously, what's the difference between an app and a VST plugin besides the format? i dont own an iPad but i think some of the apps that are around are just like having a VST on a tablet..


man yo 12-Apr-12 12:36 PM

Good ! Check this kids from Paris france ! it's a beatmaker composer with a AKAI MPD32 , the man call "Cookie Monster Music" ! so good this kids ! thx for your video !

VERY GOOOOOOOOOOOD !!!!


DJMaxwellRelishHand 09-Apr-12 08:03 PM

Eat my shit ya fuckin tool. Anybody using an Ipad for DJing or Producing can suck my Hairy Oldschool hairy scrote!

Every time I see some faggot like you on the bus masturbating their Ipad I Just wanna haul off and smack them in the head with my briefcase. Probably the reason why I can't use public transit anymore....

I'll bet you have beats by Dre headphones and listen to Jay-Z to. Shove your ipad up your asshole ya hipster faggot!


imamakeuloveme 09-Apr-12 06:41 AM

your a fucking hater .... you better get computer literate' it's 2012 asshole


guzerator 04-Apr-12 09:47 AM

What is this horrible sound? Who in their right mind thought it was a good idea to promote a musical tool with that "song"?


eatshitgoogle 02-Apr-12 03:30 PM

Will this MPC Fly have its own APP or will it be the Synthstation?


MrDubWatch 25-Mar-12 08:02 AM

The URL ahah A Hop Onta!


earthacademy 20-Mar-12 09:12 PM

Cool. I'm very interested in it. In my experience, every pro musician & creative loves iPads/Apple. ps. my studio has the Synthstation, MPC2000, 3200xl, S1000, X7000 etc. and I've been to their HQ when it was in Shin-Yokohama, Japan. Cool guys with good electro sense :)


eatm3dry 19-Mar-12 12:19 AM

SEnd me one so i can test it out!


303bij 18-Mar-12 06:37 PM

T'es la toi? si, si, tu peux exporter et importer! pas de prob... Tu as essaye la MPC Renaissance?


DJMaxwellRelishHand 18-Mar-12 06:45 AM

Fucking piece of shit... I hate Ipads...


WooferAttackTV 17-Mar-12 11:59 PM

No offence but the guy is right. This thing needs midi and jack/xlr in and out imo because on its own your can sync it with anything? A massive shortcoming in my view otherwise I like the laptop design.


TheYoa01 16-Mar-12 07:39 PM

But couldn't you either do graphical settings based on screen size or simply apply size stretching? It may distort the image slightly, but it would certainly open the doors.


SeanMontie 16-Mar-12 01:47 AM

cause Akai knows their target market. MPC's and MPD's are mainly used in hip hop. Just the way things are for now.

And yes the song used in this video is absolutely horrible.


SirRealakaBOOK 14-Mar-12 01:32 AM

he dosnet even rap a lot.... he produces. His beat are WAY better than this


AkaiProVideo 13-Mar-12 05:40 PM

Unfortunately, there is no standard size for Android tablets. Their dimensions are all over the map depending on which manufacturer's tablet you're considering supporting.


AkaiProVideo 13-Mar-12 05:38 PM

and for those who want to do that we've created MPC Studio and MPC Renaissance.


AkaiProVideo 13-Mar-12 05:35 PM

The iPad's audio port is fully exposed so there is no restriction on you taking audio out or using the input to sample.


MujahidBolshevik 13-Mar-12 11:33 AM

Don't worry the T.V. commercial will only show white people.


sneakykebab 12-Mar-12 06:39 PM

Stick it up your midi out!


5Kpro 12-Mar-12 05:15 AM

watch?v=9HoxMka0GyY <--- he did justice over dilla's "E=MC2" if your talking about the tracks he's over now, they arent that good. Out of all the 88keys thats the only thing I listen to from him.


djyucatec 11-Mar-12 10:32 AM

No Possibility of communication with external world via audio or Midi,make this app just as a toy


CeeBrown215 09-Mar-12 04:28 PM

You can connect a midi controller to this and you can use this with the Korg iMS-20 app which is awesome and you can than share your music with your PC when you get home and fine tune your sounds on a more dedicated machine. This is a more mobile product than anything your going to use with a heavier notebook.


ElectronicIntervals 09-Mar-12 10:54 AM

BUT IT DOESN'T LOOK AS COOL! Seriously, that's all most people care about now is how flashy something looks. I'm happy with a 2000xl, mpd16 or sp-606 anyday. No flashy lights but reliable, cheaper and functional!


5Kpro 07-Mar-12 11:22 PM

88 keys, stick to the rhymes man lol


WidgetHardcore 07-Mar-12 12:24 AM

Promotes Freedom, Fights Terrorists.


50ReasonsBeats 06-Mar-12 06:38 PM

Bullshit... Hardware MPC forever!


Rangotz 05-Mar-12 08:18 PM

The funny thing is, you can buy a cheap notebook for like a third of a price of an ipad and connect EVERYTHING you want to it and use better software.


ShottinTees 02-Mar-12 10:11 PM

Promotes freedom 


hypolyte565 29-Feb-12 08:28 PM

But this needs and iPad 2


aikighost 28-Feb-12 04:44 PM

Will I be able to control my hardware synths via midi with this app?


boorch 28-Feb-12 03:05 PM

if you're not a purist, forget the mpc app. combine this hardware with beatmaker 2 and you are a mobile god.


Kingjames313 28-Feb-12 03:02 PM

See and that was his solo stuff!


GodsTouch12 28-Feb-12 06:01 AM

i checked out the song its nt my thing but i peeped other material like sstay up and and nice guys finish last stuff was not bad


Kingjames313 28-Feb-12 05:56 AM

He's just a cool dude, not all serious like a lot of producers. Even his Twitter, he'll answer questions the way you want, not just some general answer like big time guys do, he'll go into details and all types of shit.


GodsTouch12 28-Feb-12 05:04 AM

ill checkem out but honestly he looked pretty dumb in this commircial


Kingjames313 28-Feb-12 04:48 AM

88 Keys produced "No Church In The Wild" on Watch The Throne for Jay-Z and Kanye and he's a friend of Kanye, check out his music, he's more than some hipster


GodsTouch12 27-Feb-12 08:48 PM

if dilla was alive he'd be in that commircial not some hipster ahaah


locmcdog 27-Feb-12 11:57 AM

this looks like a joke :)) what's whit this commercials ?


crownmeentVids 23-Feb-12 08:55 PM

please let tnis come on the adroid platform in the future. id be all over it.


lilyom 23-Feb-12 05:53 PM

i want it


MythicEpitaph 22-Feb-12 02:26 PM

Loving the long notes.


beataroundthekush 21-Feb-12 11:26 AM

its supposed to sound crooked dont you think 88 knows how to put something in tune?


beataroundthekush 21-Feb-12 11:18 AM

youre all fuckin idiots this beats dope


 
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