Producers and musicians seeking a comprehensive music production platform based on the iconic MPC workflow will be overjoyed with the Akai Professional MPC Studio. This all - in - one system combines user - friendly hardware control with innovative and inspiring software. With MPC Studio, you can bring the complete MPC experience to your computer. Load loops from the library, chop them into samples, create beats, and then play instruments over them to add rich melodic textures. Add insert effects to shape your song's structure, arrangement, drops, and transitions. It keeps your creative workflow flowing non - stop. Key features include an OLED display, full MPC pads, MIDI I/O, an assignable touch strip, and included MPC2 software such as AIR Hype, AIR Mellotron, AIR Solina, and WayOutWare Odyssey, which offer a wide range of world - class sounds and presets for crafting the perfect master track. Specifications: 16 velocity - and pressure - sensitive RGB - backlit pads with 8 banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons, 1 360 - degree push encoder for display navigation, a 5.5 - inch (140mm) multi - function touch - capacitive controller with LED indicators, 39 LED - backlit dedicated function buttons, a full - colour LCD display, 1/8 - inch (3.5mm) MIDI input and output, 1 USB Type - B port, USB power, dimensions of 12 inches (W) x 6.7 inches (D) x 1.5 inches (L) (305 mm (W) x 171 mm (D) x 37 mm (L)), and a weight of 1.8 lbs (0.83 kg).
Using the Akai Professional MPC Studio is easy. First, connect it to your computer via the USB Type - B port. Once it's powered on and recognized by your computer, you can start exploring. To create a beat, load a loop from the library. Then, use the 16 pads to chop the loop into samples and start laying down your rhythm. You can play different instruments over the beat using the pads as well. The assignable touch strip can be used for various functions like adjusting volume or pitch. The 360 - degree push encoder helps you navigate through the display and make selections. When it comes to adding effects, use the dedicated function buttons. For software, simply open the included MPC2 software and access the world - class sounds and presets. As for maintenance, keep it in a clean and dry place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. When not in use, unplug it from the power source to save energy and protect the device. If you notice any issues, make sure to check the connections first. If problems persist, contact the manufacturer's support.
