Akai and Retroynms have released iMPC! Perhaps this means we are getting close to the release of the Akai MPC Fly!

iTunes Description: Turn your iPad into an MPC. With more than 1,200 samples, 50 editable programs, 80 editable sequences, and iconic MPC workflow, iMPC is the first app to bring all the functionality of a classic Akai Pro MPC to your iPad. iMPC includes everything you need to create a beat quickly and easily, including built-in effects, plus the ability to create new sequences and record and overdub beats. Time correction from 1/8 note to 1/32T with variable swing, and Note Repeat from 1/8 note to 1/32T with latch control are also built in. The app’s built-in sampler can record samples three different ways: using the mic on the iPad, using the line input on the iPad, or using the multi-touch turntable interface in iMPC to record samples directly from iTunes or other music libraries. Features: More than 1,200 samples, 50 editable programs, and 80 editable sequences

Exclusive iMPC sound set and classic Akai Professional sound library

Sample from iPad mic, line-in, or music library using multi-touch turntable interface

Export tracks to MPC Software for use with MPC Renaissance and MPC Studio

In-app SoundCloud community, powered by CloudSeeder

Share on SoundCloud, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or export to your computer

16 Levels mode: 16 levels of attack, velocity, length, and tuning

Note Variation slider: adjust attack, velocity, length, and tuning as you play

Trim and categorize samples, undo takes and erase samples

Create new sequences, record and overdub beats

Live Sequence queuing for real-time performance and playback

Simple drag and drop program creation

Built-in effects: delay, bit crusher, master compressor/limiter

Time correct: 1/8 note – 1/32T with variable swing

Note Repeat: 1/8 note – 1/32T timing, with latch

Supports WIST, wireless Sync Start protocol from Korg

AudioCopy beats and sequences to compatible apps

AudioPaste samples from compatible apps

Tabletop Ready iMPC is free for for iMPC owners

Route to and use with your favorite Tabletop Effects and devices

Line-in allows you to resample Tabletop devices

Use with Tabletop's Timeline Editor

This could be big! Native Instruments really dropped the ball with iMaschine, so this is a good chance to Akai to regain some ground.

As noted at the bottom there, if you purchase this it unlocks something inside of Tabletop 2.0, which allows you to use a copy of iMPC from right inside of Tabletop! Here's a demo from Retronym's John Paul, showing off the iMPC.