AKAI is a Japanese heritage brand famous for its professional music production hardware, such as the MPC series, as well as a wide range of consumer electronics including televisions and audio speakers.
AKAI was founded in 1929 in Tokyo, Japan, and rose to prominence as a global leader in audio technology, particularly celebrated for its reel-to-reel tape recorders and cassette decks in the 1970s. Today, the brand operates across two primary sectors: professional audio and consumer electronics.
Akai Professional, now part of inMusic Brands, creates cutting-edge hardware for the music industry. Their portfolio includes the legendary MPC (Music Production Center) series, the MPK range of MIDI keyboard controllers, and the EWI wind instruments. These products are widely used by producers and performers worldwide and are supported by a dedicated headquarters in Cumberland, Rhode Island.
In the consumer space, the AKAI brand adorns a diverse lineup of home electronics. This includes smart LED TVs, washing machines, air conditioners, and portable Bluetooth speakers. These products are manufactured and distributed globally by various licensees, maintaining the brand's legacy of accessible audio-visual technology for the home.
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Software downloads, including MPC beats and drivers, are typically available in your user account on the Akai Professional website after registering your product.
You can register your product by visiting the Akai Professional website and creating an inMusic profile. You will need the serial number located on the back or bottom of your device.
Manuals for current products are available on the official product pages. For legacy hi-fi equipment or camcorders, third-party manual archives are often the best resource as official support may have ended.
Support for consumer electronics like TVs and washing machines is handled by the regional licensee for your country. Check the back of your manual or the device's rating label for the specific distributor's contact information.