MUSIC TECHNOLOGY PARTNER

Akai is a Japanese electronics brand known globally for its influential role in music production technology and consumer audio equipment.

Founding & Background

• Founded: 1929

• Founder: Saburo Akai

• Origin: Tokyo, Japan

• Industry: Audio equipment, music technology, consumer electronics​

Originally launched as Akai Electric Company, Ltd., the brand grew into a major manufacturer of high-fidelity audioproducts throughout the mid-to-late 20th century.

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Akai helped shape:

• Modern sampling culture

• Accessible home recording

• The growth of beat-making as a creative art form

Its products remain a vital part of studios and stages around the world.