Akai Professional MPC Studio with MPC 2 Software

Akai Professional 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. 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 realtime control and manipulation of knobs, sliders and parameters to create your own signature sounds 1/8" MIDI I/O for seamless integration with MIDI devices and hardware, 5-pin MIDI adapters included USB bus-powered controller offers portable music production A full DAW experience including MPC2 software for limitless creative possibilities and rendering finalized, polished masters   Premium pads for perfect production Pad performance is the top priority for any beatmaker. With MPC Studio, you can be confident that every beat and note will be right on time, every time. Velocity-sensitive RGB pads mean maximum expression, whether you're playing soft melodies or booming kick drums, with colored visuals to keep track of your velocities and pad groupings. Switch from Note to Chord Mode quickly and build out your tracks right as inspiration strikes. Assignable touch strip control and expression Make sounds your own with the assignable touch strip. This fluid controller bends and shapes your sounds however you want. Make that pad synth more mysterious with a swell, control the roll of your hi-hats to fill your trap drumbeat or make that guitar part more realistic by articulating the strum right where you need it. Assign any of the numerous knobs, sliders and parameters to the touch strip for new and inventive manipulation of any track. Color screen for vibrant feedback When you're locked in the creative moment, the vibrant color screen ensures you can keep your hands on MPC Studio and your focus on the music. Whether you need to trim a waveform, browse through a plugin library or adjust parameters on the fly, the screen gives you the visual feedback you need in a moment's glance without having to stop your workflow and reach for your laptop. When it comes to your musical efficiency, every moment matters and every move needs to help you effectively capture your ideas to finish your songs faster. World-class plug-ins and effects MPC Studio and the MPC 2 Desktop software include an extended palette of sounds, instruments, drum samples, loops, insert effects and much more to spark your creativity and complete any music project or task. With over 100 instrument and effects plug-ins combined, MPC Studio can tackle any style or genre of music with rich, inspiring sound. The insert effects plugins are powered by award-winning AIR Music Tech with powerful editing, arranging and mixing tools including the AIR Vocal Suite. Create, record and mix the perfect vocals with Vocal Suite to add everything from pitch correction to harmonizing to thickening your vocals and audio tracks with AIR Doubler. Total studio integration Whether you're a seasoned music professional or just starting out and ready to make beats, MPC Studio is a music production controller that will seamlessly fit right into your music creation setup. For the beginner, MPC Studio distills years of industry standard workflows into a slim, sleek music controller to instantly capture ideas and build hit songs quickly. For the professional, MPC Studio will easily integrate with your MIDI devices and become the hub of your recording, arranging and mixing projects. In any recording environment or workspace, MPC Studio is sure to supercharge your process and help take your music-making to another level.