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Native Instruments is partnering with Akai in a new integrated platform for music producers
Published onJanuary 24, 2025
- Akai MPC now integrates Native Instruments’ Play Series instruments and expansion packs.
- NKS compatibility has been added to Akai MPK keyboards, with Komplete 15 Select included.
- Seamless workflows unite MPC hardware with Native Instruments’ flagship production tools.
At NAMM 2025, Akai Professional and Native Instruments announced an exciting collaboration that brings Native Instruments’ powerful software and sound libraries to Akai’s iconic MPC platform. This integration marks a new era for music producers, blending the legendary MPC hardware workflow with Native Instruments’ expansive tools, including the Play Series instruments and genre-specific expansions tailored for MPC users. The collaboration also extends Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) compatibility to Akai’s MPK keyboard controllers, giving artists seamless control over plugins like Kontakt and Komplete. MPK owners will also receive Komplete 15 Select, a premium software bundle valued at over $1,000.
This partnership empowers musicians with an interconnected ecosystem for studio and stage, making professional-grade music creation tools more accessible than ever. With Native Instruments’ sounds optimized for the MPC and enhanced integration across Akai hardware, this collaboration opens up a new world of possibilities for music producers across genres.