Pioneer just made the hardware sampler that NI, Akai didn't - CDM Create Digital Music
The standalone drum machine MPC users wanted is coming from Pioneer, not Akai. Sample, sync (including CDJ integration), Dave Smith analog filters.
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Pioneer just made the hardware sampler that NI, Akai didn't - CDM Create Digital Music
We got our hands on Pioneer's new SP-16 sampler - CDM Create Digital Music
These Are The DJ Controllers You Want When Space is Limited - CDM Create Digital Music