Samplers / Sampling

Described as “the sampler that made thousands of producers fall in love with their sound library again”, Rando 2.5 builds on the success of previous versions, introducing the ability to create multiple keyboard zones that each correspond to different search criteria. 

Suitable for use with drum, percussion or even melodic material, Loop2Kit automatically slices loops into individual hits and maps them out across a pad-style interface.

The MPC One G2 and MPC Key 37 G2 both come loaded with a new eight-core processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, and are powered by the company’s latest MPC operating system. 

Following on from their partnership announcement at NAMM 2026, Spitfire Audio and Akai Pro have announced the release of two new sample libraries that can be run entirely on MPC hardware. 

The new addition to the MPC line-up draws its inspiration from the original 1980’s machines, and delivers a retro-styled version of the MPC Live III.

1010music have just announced the blackbox 2, a new and improved version of their compact sampler that now features a built-in battery.

1010music have announced the blackbox 2, a new version of their compact standalone sampler designed for DAWless production, live performance and portable music creation.

The SPD-SX Pro Version 2.0 firmware promises to make the popular unit even more powerful and flexible, introducing a number of enhancements for both live and studio users.

The MPC Sample draws its inspiration from the likes of the MPC60, and allows users to sample, chop and arrange beats anywhere with no computer required. 

The latest version of Klevgrand’s software drum sampler introduces a newly designed Motion engine and a collection of all-new sounds which the company say set a new standard for drum sampling. 

10K Audio have recently launched a major update that adds some powerful new functions to their real-time looping instrument.

The first formal collaboration between the two brands will see a selection of the UK-based sampling experts’ virtual instruments made available within Akai’s MPC ecosystem.