AKAI MPC Studio [New, Outlet Price]

■Please be sure to check before purchasing: This MPC Studio is a one-of-a-kind outlet item. Therefore, there are no replacements available.
・In the unlikely event of an initial defect, the issue will be resolved through repair. Please note that we do not offer replacement or substitute units. ・As this is an outlet item, the main unit may have dirt, scratches, etc. Please understand this in advance. Please forgive any cosmetic issues as this is an outlet item. Only items with "problems in use" will be considered initial defects.
We do not accept cancellations or returns after purchase.
The warranty covers only natural failures within one year from the date of purchase. Damage or failures outside the warranty period will be subject to a repair fee. The warranty period is calculated from the date of purchase, so the warranty period will not be extended if the product remains unopened and unused for a period of time after receipt, or if it has been used once and then stored in its box with minimal use.

■Accessories
USB cable, 3.5mm TRS to 5-pin MIDI adapter, software download card, cookstart guide
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★MPC software-dedicated music production controller

●Product Features ◎16 full-size, velocity-sensitive drum pads with RGB backlighting, usable for notes, chords, and percussion ◎Touch strip controller for real-time control of knobs, sliders, and parameters to create your own unique sounds ◎Color LCD display for visually checking samples, editing waveforms, and adjusting parameters ◎3.5mm MIDI I/O for seamless syncing with external MIDI devices and hardware ◎USB bus-powered, highly portable controller ◎Includes MPC2 software, a DAW that inspires endless creativity and enables sophisticated rendering

● Complete MPC System
MPC Studio combines intuitive hardware controls with innovative software to deliver a complete desktop MPC workflow experience. Load loops from your library, split them into samples, create beats, play instruments to add melodic textures, and further refine your song structure and arrangement using insert effects, as well as create drops and transitions. MPC Studio enables creative music production with a seamless workflow.

● Premium Drum Pads: Pad performance is paramount for beatmakers. The MPC Studio accurately reproduces every beat and note. Full-size, velocity-sensitive drum pads with RGB backlighting allow for maximum expression, whether you're playing soft melodies or heavy kick drums. RGB backlighting colors also help you see velocity and pad groups. Quickly switch between note mode and chord mode to create tracks instantly when inspiration strikes.

● Assignable Touch Strips: Create your own signature sound using the assignable touch strips. With the controllers, you can freely bend pitch and shape sounds, adding a mysterious undulation to pad synths, controlling hi-hat rolls to add to trap beats, or creating strumming effects in guitar parts. Assign various knobs, sliders, and parameters to the touch strips to enable creative sound control on any track. Dynamic and real-time effect control with the touch strips enables high-quality live production and performance.

●Color LCD Display: The color LCD display instantly shows the information you need, allowing you to immerse yourself in creative work without interrupting your workflow. You don't need to stop your workflow and reach for your PC when trimming waveforms, browsing instruments, samples, plugin presets, or adjusting parameters. You can efficiently, quickly, and rapidly turn a moment of inspiration or an idea into a complete song.

● Effect Plugins & Insert Effects: A wealth of sounds, instruments, drum samples, loops, and insert effects are available to stimulate your creativity and accommodate any music project or task. With over 100 instrument and effect plugins, you can create sounds that fit any style or genre of music production. Beatmaking insert effect plugins, including AIR Vocal, are powerful editing, arranging, and mixing tools from the award-winning AIR Music Tech. In addition to editing, mixing, pitch correction, and harmonizing for high-quality vocal parts, you can further enhance the sound with AIR Doubler.

●MPC2 software included
Akai Professional's MPC2 software seamlessly integrates with MPC Studio, enabling 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 plugin instruments and insert effects, allowing you to create and master high-quality songs and tracks. It includes AIR Vocal plugins for high-level vocal recording and editing, such as auto-vocal tuning, vocal doubling, and vocal harmony, as well as legendary plugin instruments like AIR Hype, AIR Mellotron, AIR Solina, and WayOutWareOdyssey, providing a wealth of world-class sounds and presets for creating high-quality master tracks. Furthermore, it includes AIR Music Tech insert effects and limiter plugins, maximizing the possibilities of music and beatmaking.

● Loop sound content
Includes numerous loop sound contents from Decap, F9 Audio, Mvp Loops, Rawcutz, Snipe Young, and others.

■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 3.7 cm
・Weight: 0.8kg

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