Synth Deals: AKAI MPC Live II, Roland, Arturia
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This week’s edition of Synth Deals features great deals on the AKAI MPC Live II, the Roland SP-404 MKII performance sampler, and the Arturia KeyStep Pro Chroma keyboard controller and sequencer. Save up to 15%**!
AKAI MPC Live II is on sale
The AKAI MPC Live II may have been out for a while, but it’s still one of the most versatile stand-alone MPCs. Thanks to its built-in rechargeable battery and speaker, you can use it anywhere – in the park, on the train, or on the tour bus. No other current MPC can do that!
Despite its portability, the AKAI MPC Live II leaves nothing to be desired in terms of features. In addition to 16 pads and four Q-Link encoders, it boasts a big 7” multi-touch screen for easy sample editing and beatmaking. Thanks to comprehensive connectivity, it’s also the perfect DAWless centerpiece – and will be for years to come. In addition to three sets of stereo outputs and two line inputs, the MPC Live 2 offers a phono input, dual MIDI In/Out, three USB ports, and even a bunch of CV/Gate connectors for interfacing with your modular system. It also has WiFi and Bluetooth.
Get the AKAI MPC Live II at Thomann* for $969 / £925 / €1079 – 10% off** the regular price!
Roland SP-404 MKII: 15% off the best SP-404 ever!
Much like the MPC, the Roland SP-404 sampler is an icon of hip-hop culture – and the MKII model is the most powerful SP-series sampler ever! With 17 velocity-sensitive pads, 32 voices of polyphony, 16 gigs of internal memory, effortless resampling, and a sequencer with real-time loop recording, the SP-404 MKII delivers an intuitive and inspiring beatmaking experience. And just in case you forget to hit record, there’s a skip-back feature that captures the last 40 seconds of your performance. Never miss a killer groove again!
The 37 internal effects are perfect for getting creative with your samples. In addition to lo-fi effects such as a vinyl and cassette simulator, you get a DJ Looper, vocoder, auto-pitch, amp simulation, reverb, delay, and more. Moreover, the SP-404 MKII includes the VariPhrase time-stretching algorithm from the legendary Roland VP-9000. And thanks to its compact size and the ability to run on batteries, this performance sampler travels anywhere.
The Roland SP-404 MKII is currently 15% off** at Thomann* – get it now for $429 / £411 / €478.
Arturia KeyStep Pro Chroma on sale
The hugely successful Arturia KeyStep range redefined what a keyboard controller / sequencer for electronic live sets and modular performances should look like. And the powerful KeyStep Pro Chromais the most advanced model of the series to date. With four polyphonic tracks, a full set of CV, Gate, and Drum Gate outputs, clock sync, and dual MIDI outputs, this 37-key controller can run your entire setup.
In addition to a melody sequencer with real-time and step input modes, the Arturia KeyStep Pro Chroma offers a 24-part polyrhythmic drum sequencer. You can select the mode individually for each track. Thanks to encoders with LED rings (now with custom colors) and a dedicated LED for every key, it’s easy to keep track of what’s going on. As the most powerful and most versatile KeyStep ever, the KeyStep Pro Chroma is a great addition to any studio or live set.
The Arturia KeyStep Pro Chroma is currently on sale at Thomann* for $422 / £399 / €469.
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