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    Akai MPC Studio Music Production Controller

    The Akai MPC Studio delivers the classic MPC experience directly to your computer, combining intuitive hardware controls with powerful software. You can load loops, chop samples, and build beats with precision, then add instruments to create rich, layered melodies. Designed for seamless workflow, the MPC Studio handles everything from song structure to final arrangement, keeping your creativity flowing.

    Akai MPC Studio Your Complete Production System

    Your Complete Production System

    The MPC Studio is built to be the center of your production setup, balancing tactile control with deep software integration. It creates a seamless bridge between your ideas and your DAW, ensuring that technical barriers don't get in the way of your music.

    • 16 RGB Velocity-Sensitive Pads: These full-size pads prioritize performance, ensuring every note and beat is captured accurately. The RGB backlighting provides clear visual feedback on velocity and pad groupings, while modes like Note and Chord allow you to build tracks instantly as inspiration strikes.
    • Color LCD Display: Stay focused on your music with a vibrant screen that minimizes the need to look at your computer. Whether you’re trimming waveforms, browsing plugins, or adjusting parameters, the display gives you the visual data you need right on the controller.
    • Assignable Touch Strip: Customize your sound with a touch strip that bends and shapes audio in real-time. You can use it to create swells, control hi-hat rolls, or articulate guitar strums, assigning knobs and parameters to the strip for inventive manipulation.

    Stay in the Flow, Play Like a Pro

    The MPC Studio is designed for efficiency, helping you capture ideas quickly and effectively. Its layout and features are focused on keeping you in the creative flow, making it easier to finish songs faster.

    • Touch-Sensitive Controls: The hardware responds to your touch, allowing for expressive performances. From the velocity-sensitive pads to the touch strip, every element is designed to translate your physical movements into sonic changes.
    • Dedicated Function Buttons: Navigate your session with ease using dedicated buttons for transport, recording, and editing. This hands-on control speeds up your workflow, letting you focus on the music rather than clicking through menus.
    • Smart Navigation: The combination of the push encoder and the color display makes browsing libraries and adjusting settings intuitive and fast. You can quickly find the right sound or effect without breaking your concentration.
    Akai MPC Studio Stay in the Flow, Play Like a Pro
    Akai MPC Studio Connect and Conquer

    Connect and Conquer

    Modern music production often involves a mix of hardware and software, and the MPC Studio is equipped to handle both. It integrates smoothly into any setup, providing the connections you need to expand your creative possibilities.

    • USB Bus Powered: The controller is powered entirely by USB, making it a portable solution for mobile producers. simply plug it into your computer, and you’re ready to create, wherever you are.
    • MIDI I/O: Connect your external synths and drum machines using the included 1/8-inch (3.5mm) MIDI input and output. This allows the MPC Studio to serve as the hub of your studio, sequencing external gear alongside your software instruments.
    • Included MPC 2 Software: The controller comes with the full MPC 2 software, a comprehensive production suite that includes 128-track sequencing, real-time time stretching, and VST compatibility. It also features a vast library of over 100 plugins from AIR Music Tech, including the AIR Vocal Suite for professional vocal production.

    A Hub for Creativity

    Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in beat-making, the Akai MPC Studio offers a robust platform for music production. It combines the tactile feel of classic hardware with the power of modern software, giving you the tools to explore, create, and master your tracks.

    Akai MPC Studio A Hub of Creativity

    Akai MPC Studio Features:

    • 16 full-size velocity-sensitive RGB pads
    • Color LCD for visual feedback and navigation
    • Assignable Touch Strip for dynamic real-time control
    • USB bus-powered for portability
    • 1/8-inch (3.5mm) MIDI input and output (adapters included)
    • Includes full MPC 2 Software DAW
    • Over 100 instrument and effects plugins included
    • Dedicated transport and editing controls
    • Compact and lightweight design

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    Akai MPC Studio Music Production Controller Specifications

    Akai MPC Studio Music Production Controller Specifications
    Product Specifications

    Akai MPC Studio Music Production Controller Specifications

    • Pads: (16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit, (8) banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons Knobs
    • Knobs: (1) 360° push encoder for display navigation and selection
    • Touch Strip: (1) multi-function 5.5" / 140 mm touch-capacitive controller with LED indicators
    • Buttons: (39) LED backlit dedicated function buttons
    • Display: Full-color LCD
    • Connections:
      • (1) 3.5 mm MIDI input
      • (1) 3.5 mm MIDI output
      • (1) USB Type-B port
    • Power: USB
    • Dimensions (W x D x L): 12.0” x 6.7” x 1.5” / 305 x 171 x 37 mm
    • Weight: 1.8 lbs / 0.83 kg
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