
REVIEW: AKAI Pro MPD226 and MPD232 controllers
Akai Pro brings pads, knobs, and faders together in the MPD226 and MPD232. Darren from Isotonik Studios uses his considerable experience to review them.

Akai Pro brings pads, knobs, and faders together in the MPD226 and MPD232. Darren from Isotonik Studios uses his considerable experience to review them.

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