Akai Trots Out MPD32 – MPC MIDI Controller

Akai made a nice splash at NAMM with their MPC5000, but they also revealed a new MPC-like controller, the MPD32. The MPD32 is a velocity-sensitive pad controller for musicians and DJs. Akai claims that the sixteen velocity and pressure-sensitive MPC pads provide the industry’s finest feel and expression. Four selectable pad banks for a total of 64 playable pads, eight assignable faders, eight assignable switches and eight...

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Apple Readies MacBook Pro Refresh

Probably not wanting to take away anything from the MacBook Air debut at MacWorld, Apple has decided to unleash the long overdue refresh of the MacBook Pro line in the next few weeks. The new Pros will most likely get the new Penryn-based Core 2 Duo mobile process from Intel due to their lower power requirements and 6MB Level 2 cache, and the new multi-touch trackpad. The Penryn processors will most like come in the 2.5GHz to 2.6GHz...

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