MORE ARTICLE WITH MPC-3000

3. November 2025

RILEY

Voltage Labs & Djebali: Cooking Up Grooves in the Limelight

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Voltage Labs & Djebali: Cooking Up Grooves in the Limelight

Ever wondered how a Parisian groove chef like Djebali whips up a dancefloor banger? Voltage Labs takes us deep into the kitchen with their Between The Lines series, serving up a behind-the-scenes look at the making of ‘Limelight.’ This isn’t your average gear rundown—think more late-night studio confessions, spicy sample flips, and workflow hacks that’ll make your DAW sweat. Djebali’s blend of structure and off-the-cuff magic is on full display, and Voltage Labs’ signature storytelling keeps it all vibey and visual. If you’re after that sweet spot between nerdy detail and pure groove, you’re in the right place.

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22. February 2025

LYRA

Akai Professional at NAMM 2025: MPC Legends Panel Redefines the Beat

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Akai Professional at NAMM 2025: MPC Legends Panel Redefines the Beat

At NAMM 2025, Akai Professional assembled a powerhouse panel of MPC legends—Roger Linn, Jermaine Dupri, Just Blaze, Jimmy Jam, and Bryan-Michael Cox—to dissect the legacy and ongoing innovation of the MPC series. Moderated by Andy Mac, the session offered a rare, workflow-focused glimpse into the minds that shaped not just the hardware, but the very DNA of modern music production. From the origins of real-time programming and quantization to the artistry that turned raw sounds into cultural touchstones, the conversation illuminated how the MPC has remained both a technical marvel and a creative catalyst. For anyone obsessed with digital instrument

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