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Numark Distributes Akai in the Americas

Numark Industries, manufacturer of professional DJ equipment, announced today that they have acquired the official distribution rights of Akai Professional Musical Instruments (APMI) for the Americas. Akai Pro's line of MPC Studio products is a staple in just about every project and professional studio environment around the world.

"Long known as an innovator of high-quality studio samplers, digital recorders, and electronic musical instruments, Akai Pro is an ideal fit for our distribution model," says Numark CEO Jack O' Donnell. "We are very excited about adding the Akai Pro catalog to our offerings. Our goal is to supply a broad range of high technology products to the music industry that appeal to all types of musicians - DJ's and hobbyists alike. Akai Pro's product line is an ideal complement to our growing range of professional product lines," O'Donnell continued.

O'Donnell also owns and distributes Alesis Studio Electronics, which has a history of providing affordable, professional digital recorders, synthesizers, studio monitors, and various DSP products to the musical instrument markets.

For more information, visit their web site at http://www.akaipro.com/.

Recent Akai headlines

• Akai Pro MPD18 USB/MIDI Pad Controller Now Shipping (2009-10-22)
• Akai Pro Miniak Synthesizer Now Shipping (2009-08-27)
• Akai Pro Expands MPK Keyboard Series with New 25-Key Model (2009-07-24)
• Akai Pro Further Expands Controller Line With MPK61 (2009-07-15)
• Akai Professional Launches RPM8 Studio Monitors (2009-07-15)
• Akai Pro Unveils Two New Tiny Controllers at Summer NAMM 2009 (2009-07-15)
• Akai Professional APC40 Ableton Performance Controller Available Worldwide (2009-06-01)
• Akai Professional Releases Loopmasters Soul And R&B Sample Pack For MPC Series (2009-05-05)
• Akai Pro Announces APC40 Ableton Performance Controller Worldwide Launch Date (2009-05-05)
• Akai Professional Releases Vintage Beat Machines Sample Pack For MPC Series (2009-03-09)

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