{"title":"Akai","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"brand-holder\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brand-logo\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/4667\/4285\/files\/AKAI_LOGO_Black-BP.jpg?v=1775875813\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkai is to music production what Technics is to DJing. More than a brand, Akai is an icon of good taste, quality, longevity stamped with the seal of approval of countless hip hop and house music greats. 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