AKAI MPC Studio [Music production controller for MPC software] (Akai)

★Music production controller for MPC software

●Product Features◎16 full-size, velocity-sensitive drum pads with RGB backlighting that can be used for notes, chords, and percussion◎Touch strip controller for real-time manipulation of knobs, sliders, and parameters to create unique sounds◎Color LCD display for visual confirmation of sample browsing, waveform editing, and parameter adjustment◎3.5mm MIDI I/O for seamless sync with external MIDI devices and MIDI hardware◎USB bus-powered for excellent portability◎Includes MPC2 software, a DAW that inspires limitless creativity and enables sophisticated rendering

●Complete MPC system
MPC Studio combines intuitive hardware control with innovative software to deliver a complete MPC workflow experience on your desktop. Load loops from your library, chop them up into samples, create beats, play instruments to add melodic texture, and use insert effects to develop song structure and arrangements, as well as create drops and transitions. MPC Studio delivers a seamless workflow for creative music production.

Premium Drum Pads: Pad performance is paramount for beatmakers. MPC Studio accurately reproduces every beat and note. The full-size, velocity-sensitive drum pads with RGB backlighting allow for maximum expression, whether you're playing soft melodies or big kick drums. The RGB backlighting colors also help you keep track of velocity and pad groups. Quickly switch between Note and Chord modes, so you can create tracks whenever inspiration strikes.

Assignable Touch Strip: Create your own signature sound with the assignable touch strip. Use the controller to bend pitch and shape sounds to your liking. Add a mysterious undulation to a pad synth, control hi-hat rolls to add a trap beat, or create a strummed guitar part. Assign various knobs, sliders, and parameters to the touch strip for creative control of the sound on any track. The touch strip's dynamic, real-time effect control delivers high-quality live production and performance.

The color LCD display instantly displays all the information you need, allowing you to focus on your creative work without having to stop. Whether you're trimming waveforms, browsing instruments, samples, or plug-in presets, or adjusting parameters, there's no need to stop your workflow and reach for your PC. Turning a flash of inspiration or idea into a song is quick and efficient.

Effect Plug-ins & Insert Effects: Inspire your creativity with a vast selection of sounds, instruments, drum samples, loops, and insert effects for any musical project or task. With over 100 instrument and effect plug-ins, you can create sounds that fit any style or genre of music production. Beatmaking insert effect plug-ins, including AIR Vocal, are powerful editing, arranging, and mixing tools from the award-winning AIR Music Tech. Edit, mix, pitch correct, and harmonize to create high-quality vocal parts, and even enhance your sound with AIR Doubler.

MPC2 software included
Akai Professional's MPC2 software works seamlessly with MPC Studio to enable high-quality beatmaking and music production. In addition to cutting-edge sound content, it features a 128-track sequencer, real-time time stretching, advanced MIDI editing, VST compatibility, and numerous plug-in instruments and insert effects, allowing you to create and master professional-quality songs and tracks. It also includes a suite of plug-ins from AIR Vocal for advanced vocal recording and editing, including auto vocal tuning, vocal doubling, and vocal harmonies. It also includes legendary plug-in instruments from AIR Hype, AIR Mellotron, AIR Solina, and WayOutWare Odyssey, providing numerous world-class sounds and presets for creating high-quality master tracks. Additionally, it includes plug-ins from AIR Music Tech, such as insert effects and limiters, allowing you to maximize your music and beat-making potential.

●Loop sound content
Includes a large number of loop sound content from Decap, F9 Audio, Mvp Loops, Rawcutz, Snipe Young, and more.

■Technical specifications

・Pads:
(16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit
(8) banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons Knobs

・Connections:
(1) 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) MIDI input
(1) 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) MIDI output
(1) USB Type-B port

・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
Power supply: USB bus power Dimensions (W x D x L): 30.5 x 17.1 x 3.7cm
・Weight: 0.8kg

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