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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 86334, member: 27"] A major hardware platform just cracked open its walls, letting a boutique sampling house plug straight into MPC workflows. Akai and Spitfire partnership launch [LIST] [*]Akai Professional and Spitfire Audio entered their first formal collaboration. [*]The deal places Spitfire instruments inside the MPC ecosystem. [*]Both brands framed the move as long-term, not a one-off drop. [/LIST] NAMM reveal and hardware context [LIST] [*]The partnership surfaced at The NAMM Show 2026. [*]Announcement coincided with the debut of the MPC XL. [*]Timing tied the software news to flagship hardware momentum. [/LIST] First instrument release details [LIST] [*]Originals Intimate Strings arrives first on MPC hardware. [*]The library centers on a small string ensemble. [*]Recording sessions took place at AIR Studios. [*]Emphasis leans toward warmth and emotional realism. [/LIST] Workflow and sound integration [LIST] [*]Spitfire Audio’s sampling approach adapts to MPC control. [*]The MPC environment keeps performance hands-on. [*]Cinematic textures blend with beat-focused creation styles. [/LIST] Future expansion signals [LIST] [*]Additional Spitfire libraries are planned for MPC. [*]Both companies confirmed more releases are coming. [*]Specific timelines were not disclosed. [/LIST] Spitfire leadership perspective [LIST] [*]Paul Thomson described the project as performance-led. [*]His comments stressed focused standalone instrument design. [*]Longstanding ties to inMusic brands shaped the collaboration. [/LIST] Akai brand positioning [LIST] [*]Andy Mac highlighted emotional depth gains. [*]His remarks framed the sounds as cinematic yet playable. [*]MPC users were positioned as direct beneficiaries. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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