Akai Pro updates MPC Essentials software and give $150 of premium samples to MPC Elements Users

Akai Professional has updated MPC Essentials Software for MPC Element, MPK and Air Advance Music Suite Users.

Change Log:

• Real-time loop-style sample layering, "Direct Record" mode.
• A new mixer architecture: better metering, better control (much-needed – and often-overlooked; mixing is an essential part of the drum machine/groove workstation).
• "Filter" the information displayed on the mixer for customized information views.
• Audio export finally works as it should: export by program and track.
• Expanded track automation, with visual feedback.
• Better performance, with a multi-processor audio path.
• Reworked browser with adjustable volume on sample auditioning.
• AAX plugin compatibility with Pro Tools 10 and 11.
• More keyboard shortcuts.

As a Bonus to MPC Element Users Akai Professional has given $150 worth of premium sample packs.

Elements of UK Dance features tons of synth tones from cutting-edge to classic with a heavy focus on sub bass frequencies. Elements of UK Dance is designed to give a user pure analog sounds of classic vintage synthesizers and modern analog modular along with digital grit and grime sampled from both modern and vintage digital machines. All the sounds are new and laid out systematically in 25 MPC drum programs so a user can start making music immediately.

Price: $49.99.

With more than 500 custom-built sounds, the Elements of Dystopia sound set is designed for a user who wants to create music with deep, ominous energy or heavy, distorted textures. With 24 MPC drum programs, each featuring 16 new sounds logically laid out, Elements of Dystopia is designed to have a menacing array of brooding atmospheric sounds—everything a user needs to create stark sonic landscapes of tension and suspense.

Price: $49.99.

Elements of House features more than 500 one-shot drums and synth tones. Huge pumping kicks, snappy snares, chunky hi-hats, huge transition and glitch effects all organized and ready for a user to make energy-infused tracks. Included are 50 kicks, 60 snares, 40 claps, 60 high-hats (closed and open), 30 cymbals, 20 hand drums, and more. Every sound is new and laid out systematically in 30 MPC drum programs so a user can start making music immediately.

Price: $49.99.