Akai MPC Studio

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Akai MPC Studio £230

Akai’s revamped MPC Studio combines hardware control with

software power to deliver everything needed to run an MPC-

based setup, says Martin Delaney

CONTACT WHO: Akai Pro WEB: akaipro.com KEY FEATURES SOFTWARE INTEGRATION: This is a dedicated hardware front-end for Akai’s

MPC 2 DAW. HARDWARE INTERFACE: Akai are old hands at interface design, and that shows here, with a clean layout, and the classic MPC pads we’ve all poked

Pad modes - sequence, or play notes and chords, from the pads

Reviews | Akai MPC Studio

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Reviews | Akai MPC Studio Akai MPC Studio £230 Akai’s revamped MPC Studio combines hardware control with software power to deliver everything needed to run an MPCbased setup, says Martin Delaney CONTACT KEY FEATURES WHO: Akai Pro WEB: akaipro.com SOFTWARE INTEGRATION: This is a dedicated hardware front-end for Akai’s MPC 2 DAW.
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Akai MPC Studio | Reviews THE PROS & CONS + The trademark pads are always fun to play, and with a controller it’s even more rewarding MPC software has matured to become an effective DAW in its own right Good price for a bundle that includes the controller and full MPC software - The hybrid hardware/ software approach isn’t for everybody A kai’s MPC Studio joins the MPC range, which comprises the MPC One, MPC Live, and MPC X.
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Reviews | Akai MPC Studio THE ALTERNATIVES Akai MPC One £585 As mentioned elsewhere, the MPC Studio’s prime competitors might be other Akai hardware, for example the MPC One sequencer/ sampler, which adds a 7” diagonal touch display. It’ll integrate with the MPC software on a connected computer, but it’s also a standalone, fully functioning machine in its own right. akaipro.com NI Maschine Mikro £200 The Akai MPCs and the Native Instrument Maschines are clearly lined up against each other.