We are back at Namm 2025 with a great showing from AKAI. Not only did they bring out legendary producer @zaytovenbeatz but they also introduced a great collaboration with their AKAI Keyboard lineup with built in Native Instruments "Play Series and Expansions" exclusive to the Akai Professional MPC Platform.
Native Instruments is also extending Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) tech to Akai Pro MPK Series: control all-NKS compatible plugins, including Komplete Kontrol which organizes and maps instruments and effects for intuitive play, Kontakt for sampling and sound design, and it extends over 1,800 instruments and plugins. Pre-mapped controls and intuitive navigation directly from MPK controllers including MPK mini MK3, Mini Play, Mini Plus, and MPK249
“This collaboration bridges two iconic brands to provide creators with a fully integrated ecosystem,” said Simon Cross, Chief Product Officer of Native Instruments. “By combining Akai Professional’s legendary hardware with our expansive sound libraries and tools, we’re pushing the boundaries of music creation. This partnership represents a milestone in our commitment to offering musicians an open, interconnected platform that unlocks new pathways for creativity and makes professional-grade technology more accessible than ever.”
Thank you to Zaytoven, AKAI, Native Instruments, and Namm
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