New Akai MPC Studio

Following last week announcement of its new flagship MPC, the MPC Renaissance, Akai announces the MPC Studio.

The MPC series is one of the most iconic electronic music intruments and responsible for countless pop and hip hop hit records throughout the 80’s, 90’s and today. Akai just announced what looks like another interesting product which uses the same software as the Renaissance, but is designed with portablility in mind; The MPC Studio.

MPC STUDIO HARDWARE

• Fuses legendary MPC production with the processing power of your computer
• Compact design is less than 1” thin and fits easily into a laptop bag
• MPC SOFTWARE for Mac & PC with 64-track sequencing capability
• 16 backlit genuine MPC pads, legendary MPC workflow & MPC Swing
• USB-powered with low-profile knobs and brushed aluminum body
• Large LCD screen allows you to make tracks without having to look at your computer
• Four touch-sensitive knobs provide enhanced MPC software control

MPC SOFTWARE

• 64-track sequencing capability
• Massive 6GB+ sound library, including all of the sounds of the classic MPC3000
• Instant mapping and real-time adjustment of VST plug-ins
• Record each track as an MPC drum program, Keygroup program or VST plug-in
• Works alone as your main DAW or works seamlessly with your current studio as a VST/AU/RTAS plugin
• Supports WAV, MP3, AIFF, REX and SND
• Supports samples and sequences from any MPC ever made
• Mac and PC-compatible

The real exciting news is the MPC FLY for iPad 2. A dedicated software hardware solution for the iPad 2. There are some leaked images around the net, but they appear to be fakes. Stay tuned..

Introducing the Akai MPC Renaissance – a new music production controller that combines Akai’s MPC workflow with the power of your computer.

Features:

• Fuses legendary MPC production with the processing power of your computer
• Vintage Mode changes output sound character to MPC3000, MPC60 and more
• 16 backlit genuine MPC pads, 16 Q-Link controls, and adjustable backlit LCD screen
• Classic MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing and MPC transport controls
• MPC SOFTWARE for Mac or PC with 64-track sequencing capability
• Two XLR-1/4” combo inputs and dedicated turntable input
• Four-channel USB 2.0 audio interface and two-port US B 2.0 hub built in
• Up to eight pad banks
• Two MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs
• Stereo 1/4” out, stereo assignable mix 1/4” out & S/PDIF I/O

Software:

• 64-track sequencing capability
• Massive 6GB+ sound library, including all of the sounds of the classic MPC3000
• Instant mapping and real-time adjustment of VST plug-ins
• Record each track as an MPC drum program, Keygroup program or VST plug-in
• Runs standalone and as VST, AU or RTAS plug-in
• Supports WAV, MP3, AIFF, REX and SND
• Supports samples and sequences from any MPC ever made
• Mac and PC-compatible