There’s a full colour LCD display that offers visual feedback, with a dial below to scroll through track names, plugin instrument presets, monitor parameter values or chords and scales. New to the controller is the assignable Touch Strip on the left-hand side, there to help sculpt performances and productions, including the ability to add articulation to a string or guitar instrument: or add modulation or pitch bend to a keyboard synth control Note Repeat for hi-hats, snares, effects and more. They help to optimise performance playing and recording patterns, as well as notes and chords with “sound precision” with accurate visual display of velocity and pad groupings. Sitting at the heart of the MPC Studio’s operation are the 16 full-size pressure and velocity sensitive RGB-backlit pads with after-touch. When paired with the MPC2 Desktop Software DAW (Mac and PC), Akai claims the MPC Studio “offers a total creation package for the serious modern beat-maker and music producer.” With this latest piece of hardware – Akai’s slimmest and most compact production system yet – it aims to offer even more hands-on control over the music production process. Needless to say, that makes the MPC Studio a sweeter deal for newcomers.Akai Professional has announced its latest music production system in the MPC Studio. Update 9/21 6:10PM ET: Akai now says MPC 2 is included, not separate as we originally wrote. This could make Akai's universe considerably more accessible if you're new to this kind of music making. MPC 2 is thankfully included, so it's a relative bargain so long as you have a production-ready computer. The MPC Studio is available today for $269. Think of the MPC Studio as Akai's answer to Ableton's Push - it's hardware that brings out the software's full potential. You'll have access to eight plugin instrument engines as well as sampling, MIDI sequencing, arranging and other parts of the MPC workflow. Akai has been pouring much more of its energy into its MPC 2 software, including a large update in July that added AIR plugins and on-device pitch correction. The software, unsurprisingly, plays a key role.
A color LCD helps keep your focus on the controller when you're chopping samples or fine-tuning effects. Plug it in and you can produce tunes with the signature 16 drum pads (with pressure, velocity and aftertouch control) as well as an assignable touch strip that lets you twist instruments and synths.
The company has introduced an MPC Studio controller built solely to tie in with MPC 2 software on your Mac or PC. That ecosystem just became much more affordable if you have a computer, however. Akai's MPC hardware is normally an expensive investment - you're looking at $699 for the 'entry' One production studio.
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