Akai MPC Studio Music Production System Features:
 
A hybrid hardware and software music creation system that's perfect for making beats and producing electronic music
Combines the hands-on workflow of classic MPC hardware with the processing power of modern computers
Software DAW-style environment provides you with a 128-track sequencer and versatile MPC sample processing
Supports WAV, MP3, AIFF, REX, SND, and many other audio file formats
Full backwards compatibility includes support for samples and sequences created on any legacy MPC model
Can be used in standalone mode or as a VST plug-in within your favorite DAW
Can host VST and AU plug-ins in standalone mode with instant mapping and real-time adjustment of VST plug-ins
Lets you easily record each track as an MPC drum program
Comes with over 100 instruments and effects to cover a wide range of production styles
Hardware features 16 backlit velocity-sensitive pads, a touch strip encoder, and a full set of MPC controls including a transport section
Classic MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and MPC transport controls provide genuine MPC workflow
Compact design is less than 2-inches thin and fits easily into a laptop bag
Fully Mac- and PC-compatible
 
Tech Specs
 
Type:Performance Pad and Control Surface with software
Screen:Color LCD
Pads:16 x Velocity-sensitive Pads
Other Controllers:Assignable 5.5" Touch Strip
Sounds:Over 100 Instruments and Effects
Sequencer:128-track
Looper:Yes
Sampling:Yes
MIDI I/O:In/Out/USB
USB:1 x Type B
Software:MPC2 DAW and Production Suite
Power Source:USB bus powered