News Announcing the NITH Prizes for the winners and finalists for 2024 by Happy A huge congratulations to Joan & The Giants, Siobhan Cotchin, and South Summit, and to all the talented finalists who brought their A-game to the comp Before we celebrate the…
Music News Pro Audio Harmony Amplified: ELFA Joins Happy Mags NITH as Prize Partner by Tammy Moir You know their name, now let’s get to know them a little better: ELFA the legends who bring AKAI to the masses In the ever-evolving world of music, a breakthrough…
Lists Pro Audio Happy Mag’s Audio Gift Guide For Musicians and Hobbyists by Dan Shaw No idea what to get a musician these holidays? Or maybe you’re just poking around yourself? Find something you love in our audio gift guide…
Pro Audio Akai Professional mini Play mk3: a portable MIDI control and synth powerhouse by Tim McArtney Akai Professional has released what might be the most efficient, functional and portable MIDI controller in recent times: the MPK mini Play mk3. Akai Professional is well known amongst musicians…
News Pro Audio AKAI launches the MPC One Retro standalone beatmaker by Allegra Short AKAI has released the new MPC One Retro, built for lovers of the old-school aesthetic of the original era of the production powerhouse. Sporting a retro-style beige, ’80s-boxy housing, the…
Lists Pro Audio Here are the 12 best MIDI keyboards to play in 2021 by Nick Mielczarek The MIDI keyboard is one of the essentials in any studio, for amateurs and professionals alike. Here are 12 of the best you can get in 2021. The MIDI keyboard…
News Pro Audio EWI Solo: AKAI’s electronic wind instrument with a built-in speaker by Nick Mielczarek The EWI Solo offers a truly wireless experience aimed at practice or performance, through a rechargeable battery and onboard speaker. AKAI Professional has introduced a new member to their Electronic…