Producers and musicians looking for a complete music production platform based on the legendary MPC workflow will be thrilled with the Akai Professional MPC Studio, a complete system that combines intuitive hardware control and innovative, inspiring software.
The high-quality controller features 16 full-sized velocity-sensitive RGB pads to ensure maximum expression and control for notes, chords, and percussion. The full-color LCD provides feedback for browsing, waveform editing, and adjusting parameters. The Touch Strip Controller offers dynamic real-time control and manipulation of knobs, sliders, and parameters for creating your signature sound. Use it to create pad swells, hi-hat rolls, and articulated strumming of guitar samples. The MPC Studio controller features two 3.5mm MIDI input/output jacks, which work with the included adapters to provide 5-pin DIN MIDI connectors for additional hardware. The controller is powered via USB.
The included MPC2 software is a cutting-edge production suite and DAW that combines 128-track sequencing, real-time time stretching, and advanced MIDI editing capabilities. What's more: The software is VST compatible and includes numerous instruments including the legendary AIR Hype, AIR Mellotron, AIR Solina, and WayOutWare Odyssey among others. A suite of modern effects plug-ins including a finalizing limiter round out the infinite music and beat making possibilities. The MPC Studio includes a USB cable, two 3.5mm to 5-pin DIN adapters, and a software download card.
Features
A hybrid hardware and software music creation system that's perfect for making beats and producing electronic music
Combines the hands-on workflow of classic MPC hardware with the processing power of modern computers
Software DAW-style environment provides you with a 128-track sequencer and versatile MPC sample processing
Supports WAV, MP3, AIFF, REX, SND, and many other audio file formats
Full backwards compatibility includes support for samples and sequences created on any legacy MPC model
Can be used in standalone mode or as a VST plug-in within your favorite DAW
Can host VST and AU plug-ins in standalone mode with instant mapping and real-time adjustment of VST plug-ins
Lets you easily record each track as an MPC drum program
Comes with over 100 instruments and effects to cover a wide range of production styles
Hardware features 16 backlit velocity-sensitive pads, a touch strip encoder, and a full set of MPC controls including a transport section
Classic MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and MPC transport controls provide genuine MPC workflow
Compact design is less than 2-inches thin and fits easily into a laptop bag
Fully Mac- and PC-compatible