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Akai MPC Studio Music Production Controller
Get the MPC experience on your computer! With included sounds and software, the MPC Studio controller lets your build beats with an intuitive workflow.
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Akai MPC Studio Black Music Production Controller
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Plug this super-portable USB controller into your laptop, launch the included MPC software, and build beats with 7+ GB of sounds on genuine MPC backlit pads.
Overview
Less than an inch thin, with low-profile controls and a black brushed aluminum body, AKAI MPC Studio Black is made to move. MPC Studio merges real MPC pads, iconic workflow, and the same MPC Software used by MPC Renaissance to give you a fully integrated portable production solution. Welcome to production anywhere. The world is now your studio.
MPC Software supports WAV, MP3, AIFF, REX, and SND, as well as samples and sequences from any MPC ever made, and it's compatible with both Mac and PC.
Legendary MPC Production on Your PC or Mac
The MPC Studio Music Production Controller fuses legendary MPC production with the processing power of your computer. Its compact design is less than 1" thin and fits easily into a laptop bag or backpack. It's USB-powered with low-profile knobs and brushed aluminum body, and includes MPC Software for Mac and PC with 128-track sequencing capability. With 16 backlit genuine MPC pads, legendary MPC workflow, MPC Swing, plus four touch-sensitive knobs providing enhanced MPC software control, you'll be producing quality music in no time. A large LCD screen (360 x 96 dot graphic LCD) allows you to make tracks without having to look at your computer.Included MPC Software
Featuring 128-track sequencing capability and up to eight pad banks--more than any other MPC ever -- the included MPC Software delivers a massive 7GB+ sound library, including all the sounds of the classic MPC3000 and including 2 MPC Expansions. Instant mapping and real-time adjustment of VST plugins lets you record each track as an MPC drum program, Keygroup program, or VST/AU plugin. Use MPC Software alone as your main DAW,… read more or use it seamlessly with your current studio as a VST, RTAS, or AU plugin.MPC Software supports WAV, MP3, AIFF, REX, and SND, as well as samples and sequences from any MPC ever made, and it's compatible with both Mac and PC.
It's all in The Bank
7 Gigabytes. 300 Instruments. The Bank is an MPC Expansion workstation exploding with all the essential sounds of modern production including basses, leads, effects, keyboards and much, much more. It's included with MPC Studio. You also get The 809, an MPC Expansion for punchy analog drums -- a full collection of classic drum machine sounds, each with its own controls for maximum tweak ability.Professional Go-Anywhere Capability
Designed in collaboration with dozens of working producers and musicians, MPC Studio maintains the workflow that has made the Akai Pro MPC the industry standard in music production for decades. Its built-in backlit LCD, 16 genuine MPC pads, and other powerful features give you the full MPC experience anywhere. read lessSpecs
General
- Display: 360 x 96 dot graphic LCD w/back light
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.55 x 11.2 x 10.1" / 39.4 x 284 x 257 mm
- Weight: 1.96 pounds / 0.89kg
- Power: USB
- MIDI I/O interface: 1 In / 1 Out via TRS to MIDI breakout cables (Included)
Sequencer
- Maximum events: unlimited (based on CPU)
- Resolution: 960 pulses per 1/4-note
- Sequences: 128
- Tracks per sequence: 128
- Drum pad: 16 (velocity and pressure sensitive)
- Drum pad banks: 8
- Sync mode: MIDI clock, MIDI Time Code
- Transport Controls: MIDI Machine Control
MPC Software
- Polyphony: 64
- Dynamic filtering: 1 State Variable Filter per voice (up to 8 pole, depending on type)
- Filter types: Low Pass, Band Pass, High Pass, Band Boost, Band Stop, Analog Modeling, Vocal Formant
- Number of programs: 128
- Memory capacity: System Dependent. 2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended)
- Plugin Supported as Host: VST (Mac / PC), AU (Mac)
- Plugin Formats Available to other DAWs: VST, AU (Mac Only)
- Audio files supported: WAV, MP3, REX, AIFF, SND
- Word lengths supported: 32 and 64-bit
Effects
- Program Effects: 4 Insert Slots per Pad, 4 Sends to Track Effects per Pad
- Track Effects: 4 Inserts and 4 stereo Sends per Track
- Master effect: 4 Master Effect Slots Over 50 high-quality effects Included
- Plugin Formats supported: VST (Mac / PC), AU (Mac)
MIDI I/O
- MIDI inputs: 5-pin DIN x 1 via TRS to MIDI breakout cable (included)
- MIDI outputs: 5-pin DIN x 1 via TRS to MIDI breakout cable (included)
- Standard accessories: Operator's manual TRS to MIDI breakout cable x2 (Included
Requirements
- Mac: 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended) Mac OS X 10.9 - 10.11
- Windows:
- 2 GHz Pentium(R) 4 or Celeron(R) compatible CPU or faster (multi-core CPU recommended)
- 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended) Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (all 32 & 64-Bit)
- Display: 360 x 96 dot graphic LCD w/back light
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.55 x 11.2 x 10.1" / 39.4 x 284 x 257 mm
- Weight: 1.96 pounds / 0.89kg
- Power: USB
- MIDI I/O interface: 1 In / 1 Out via TRS to MIDI breakout cables (Included)
Sequencer
- Maximum events: unlimited (based on CPU)
- Resolution: 960 pulses per 1/4-note
- Sequences: 128
- Tracks per sequence: 128
- Drum pad: 16 (velocity and pressure sensitive)
- Drum pad banks: 8
- Sync mode: MIDI clock, MIDI Time Code
- Transport Controls: MIDI Machine Control
MPC Software
- Polyphony: 64
- Dynamic filtering: 1 State Variable Filter per voice (up to 8 pole, depending on type)
- Filter types: Low Pass, Band Pass, High Pass, Band Boost, Band Stop, Analog Modeling, Vocal Formant
- Number of programs: 128
- Memory capacity: System Dependent. 2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended)
- Plugin Supported as Host: VST (Mac / PC), AU (Mac)
- Plugin Formats Available to other DAWs: VST, AU (Mac Only)
- Audio files supported: WAV, MP3, REX, AIFF, SND
- Word lengths supported: 32 and 64-bit
Effects
- Program Effects: 4 Insert Slots per Pad, 4 Sends to Track Effects per Pad
- Track Effects: 4 Inserts and 4 stereo Sends per Track
- Master effect: 4 Master Effect Slots Over 50 high-quality effects Included
- Plugin Formats supported: VST (Mac / PC), AU (Mac)
MIDI I/O
- MIDI inputs: 5-pin DIN x 1 via TRS to MIDI breakout cable (included)
- MIDI outputs: 5-pin DIN x 1 via TRS to MIDI breakout cable (included)
- Standard accessories: Operator's manual TRS to MIDI breakout cable x2 (Included
Requirements
- Mac: 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended) Mac OS X 10.9 - 10.11
- Windows:
- 2 GHz Pentium(R) 4 or Celeron(R) compatible CPU or faster (multi-core CPU recommended)
- 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended) Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (all 32 & 64-Bit)
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 401-658-4032
Web: http://www.akaipro.com/support
Phone: 401-658-4032
Web: http://www.akaipro.com/support
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(5 ratings)
Submitted May 1, 2020 by Dj Daytime
"MPC studio"
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I was skeptical at first but after downloading new expansion packs, this is a dope piece of equipment. Small, portable, and just as functional as the more expensive units. The only drawback is no RCA i/o. You can still sample !
Musical Background:
Professional Musician
Musical Style:
hip-hop, r&b
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