AKAI Professional MPC Studio

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USB MIDI controller for MPC software

16 full-size velocity-sensitive RGB pads
Assignable touch strip controller (140 mm)
Colour LC display
Endless push encoder for display navigation
Transport and pad bank buttons
Backlit function buttons: Undo/redo, tap tempo, note repeat/latch, pad/track mute, and more
USB bus-powered
MIDI in/out :3.5 mm mini-jack
USB-B connection
Dimensions (W x D x H): 305 x 171 x 37 mm
Weight: 0.83 kg
Includes MPC software (download), USB cable, 2 x MIDI adapter (3.5 mm mini-jack/5-pin DIN), software download card, and quick start guide

Available since September 2021

Item number 524325

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Akustik Keys/Pianos No

Beat production / Drum machines Yes

Wind Instruments No

Cinematic / Effects No

Chorus / Vocals No

Drums / Percussion No

E-Pianos No

Ethno / Folk No

Guitars/plucked instruments No

Loops/Construction-Kits No

Orchestra Instruments No

Organs No

String Bass No

Sampler Yes

String Instruments No

Synthesizer Yes

Vintage Instrument No

Hardware Controller Yes

USB 1

5-pole DIN MIDI 1

Pads 16

Diplay 1

Rotary Knobs 1

Fader(s) 0

$158

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AKAI Professional MPC Studio Case Bundle

$189

The total package for beat makers

The AKAI Professional MPC Studio is a bus-powered USB MIDI controller for use with the MPC 2 software included in the scope of delivery. This is a high-performance digital audio workstation (DAW) programme that delivers extensive editing options, numerous plugins, and up to 128 audio and instrument tracks. The combination of controller and software provides an intuitive workflow that makes it easily to turn creative ideas into reality. Whether you are putting together simple beats or ready-to-release songs, the MPC Studio and MPC software deliver the complete package for production, mixing, and mastering at an unbeatable price.

Full control with the hardware

The MPC Studio features 16 velocity-sensitive pads with RGB backlighting and Aftertouch for outstanding performance and a touch strip with an LED feedback function, which can be used to shape a range of different parameters and create individual customised sounds and to control the Note Repeat function and create exciting hi-hat and snare rolls. The user interface also includes backlit buttons for the whole range of practical functions and a push encoder for navigation, as well as a colour LC display that provides a useful overview. The extensive transport section includes Record, Overdub, Play, and Stop functions in addition to a Locate function, which allows the user to navigate through the project with absolute precision using the encoder.

140 mm touch strip

Together, the AKAI Professional MCP Studio and MPC 2 software allow extensive music productions to be put together in a highly creative and intuitive manner. The 140 mm touch strip, to which any desired number of individual software and plugin parameters can be assigned, is a particular highlight and allows unique effects and exciting transitions to be generated using a single control element. To provide clear visual feedback on the setting currently in use, the touch strip is also equipped with a separate LED display on the right-hand side.

About Akai Professional

Akai Professional has its origins in the long-established Japanese company Akai, founded in 1929, which initially manufactured electric motors, soon to be followed by high-quality tape recorders and hi-fi products. Since 1988, Akai has also become a household name like no other on the hip-hop scene. With the development of its first MIDI Production Centre (MPC for short), created in collaboration with Roger Linn, Akai wrote history by decisively influencing the sound of hip-hop and electronic music, which it continues to do to this very day. Famous exponents of the MPC series include DJ Shadow, Eminem, and Kanye West. Today, Akai is also well known for its robust and versatile USB MIDI controllers, not least of which is the bulletproof APC range of Ableton controllers.

Tools from AIR Music Tech

In addition to a huge collection of samples and loops from companies like F9 Audio and Decap, the MPC 2 software also contains a wide selection of software instruments from AIR Music Tech, such as AIR Hype, AIR Mellotron, and AIR Solina. What is more, a package of high-performance tools for recording and editing vocal tracks is also on board. The AIR Vocal Suite includes software for pitch correction and for doubling, harmonising, and creating saturation effects. Finally, the package is rounded out by an extensive bundle of high-quality AIR Music Tech insert effects.

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Raul Mendes 29.10.2021

Akai is a very good brand and do good things. This MPC studio is perfect if you don't mind to work with the computer. Have a amazing sound bank and the pads are big and comfortable to use. Amazing

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Changing game product

Ares Wusic 08.05.2022

Having almost 20 years of experience in my music making hobby, this product AKAI Studio 2 changed a lot of things for me. It is extremely portable with tons of PC-based features controllable with. Having lots of travels I realized that with MPC Studio 2 it is possible to shorten my luggage to hand luggage only, meaning that I carry only one bag pack not more than 8 kg in total weight with a lot of fun using this device and included software while out of home. And also thanks Thomann for the excellent shopping experience!

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My second mpc.

Duval 11.12.2022

my second mpc. I use it for production and live performances. Gives all the features of the mpc infrastructure. pressure sensitive pads, they are larger than on the mpc one. Rubberized buttons, touchstrip, turn-push encoder. all this + a laptop or even a tablet = a full-fledged mpc.

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Only works with mpc software

Anonymous 22.04.2022

Not universal what a joke it’s embarrassing to sell this

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AKAI Professional MPC Studio

USB MIDI controller for MPC software