AKAI : MPC Studio Black Akai

Complete Groove Production Hardware Control Surface and Software System, with 9GB+ Sound Library, and VST/AU/RTAS Plug-in Support - Black

The MPC Studio Black is a fresh take on the top-selling original, MPC Studio. We made the Studio look cooler than ever by introducing a sleek and stylish black brushed-aluminum body. To elevate the parameter editing experience, the master encoder wheel as well as the Q-Link knobs have been raised and made larger. The 16 RGB MPC pads are now thicker and more responsive, inspiring greater expression in performance and programming.

Features

• A hybrid hardware and software music-creation system that's perfect for making beats and producing electronic music
• An incredible combination of classic MPC hardware and the processing power of today's computers
• Software DAW-style environment provides you with a 64-track sequencer and versatile MPC sampler
• Supports WAV, MP3, AIFF, REX, and SND files
• Full backwards compatibility includes support for samples and sequences created on any legacy MPC model
• Works in standalone mode or as a plug-in (RTAS, VST, or AU) in 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 a massive 9GB+ sound library, including all of the sounds of the classic MPC3000
• Hardware features 16 backlit genuine MPC pads, 4 low-profile knobs, and a full set of MPC controls including a transport section
• Large backlit LCD display lets you create complete tracks without looking at your computer screen
• Classic MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and MPC transport controls provide genuine MPC workflow
• Compact design is less than 1" thin and fits easily into a laptop bag
• Fully Mac and PC-compatible