Find out more about Akai's MPC Touch in an official overview video

When Akai announced its MPC Touch production station earlier this month, there was some disappointment that it wasn't a standalone device, given the fact that a Windows-powered MPC had been teased over a year ago.

However, although it does require a PC or Mac in order to function, the video overview above suggests that you will still be able to get an awful lot done on the hardware alone.

Give it a watch to find out what's coming your way in November, when the MPC Touch will be launched with a £499 price tag.

I’m the Deputy Editor of MusicRadar, having worked on the site since its launch in 2007. I previously spent eight years working on our sister magazine, Computer Music. I’ve been playing the piano, gigging in bands and failing to finish tracks at home for more than 30 years, 24 of which I’ve also spent writing about music and the ever-changing technology used to make it.