"Praise for Akai's MPC Live II: Roger Linn lauds it as the premier looper in a YouTube upload"
Roger Linn, the original creator of the iconic Akai MPC (Music Production Center), first collaborated with Akai in 1988 to bring the MPC60 to the world. Linn's innovations in the MPC series revolutionised music production, leaving a lasting impact on the industry[1][2].
However, after a series of management changes, Akai ceased royalty payments to Linn and let the MPC line decline. This led to a rift between Linn and Akai, with Linn publicly criticising the company[1].
Fast forward to recent years, and Akai has reached out to Linn to mend their broken relationship. This reconciliation has seen Linn become a supporter and active user of modern Akai MPC devices, such as the Akai MPC Live 2. In a surprising turn of events, Linn has even gone as far as to call the MPC Live 2 "the ultimate looper" in a YouTube video demonstration[1][3][5].
The video, which features the looping capabilities of the MPC Live 2, also showcases Linn's Linnstrument hardware, another control surface he first released in 2015[4]. Linn's positive review of the MPC Live 2 last year came as a surprise to many, marking a significant change in their relationship nearly 40 years after the original MPC release[1].
This story of initial collaboration, conflict over business practices, and recent reconciliation highlights the enduring legacy and influence of both Roger Linn and the Akai MPC series in music technology[1][5]. It serves as a testament to the power of innovation and the potential for reconciliation, even in the face of adversity.
[1] The Verge [2] Electronic Musician [3] MusicRadar [4] Linn Instruments [5] Fact Magazine
- Despite earlier disputes and a decline in the MPC line, Roger Linn now uses and supports the latest Akai MPC devices, such as the Akai MPC Live 2, showcasing its looper capabilities in a recent YouTube video.
- The Akai MPC Live 2, which Linn extolled as "the ultimate looper," is a modern gadget that combines technology with entertainment, contributing to the ongoing innovation in music production.
