Akai Professional MPC Studio Music Production Controller for MPC Software

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.

At a Glance

• 16 Full Size Velocity Sensitive RGB Pads ensure maximum expression and control for notes, chords, and percussion
• Color LCD offers visual feedback for browsing samples, editing waveforms, and adjusting parameters
• Touch Strip Controller for dynamic real-time control and manipulation of knobs, sliders and parameters for creating your own signature sounds
• 3.5mm MIDI I/O for seamless integration with MIDI devices and hardware
• USB Bus Powered controller offers portable music production
• A Full DAW experience including MPC2 Software for limitless creative possibilities and rendering finalized polished masters

Complete MPC System

• MPC Studio brings the total MPC experience to your computer by combining intuitive hardware control and innovative, inspiring software.
• Load a loop from the library, chop it into samples, lay down a beat, then play instruments over it to add more melodic textures.
• Add some insert effects to develop your song structure and arrangement, or to build drops and transitions.
• MPC Studio makes your workflow one continuous stream of non-stop creativity.