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The Akai MPC Studio delivers the classic MPC experience directly to your computer, combining intuitive hardware controls with powerful software. You can load loops, chop samples, and build beats with precision, then add instruments to create rich, layered melodies. Designed for seamless workflow, the MPC Studio handles everything from song structure to final arrangement, keeping your creativity flowing.
Your Complete Production System
The MPC Studio is built to be the center of your production setup, balancing tactile control with deep software integration. It creates a seamless bridge between your ideas and your DAW, ensuring that technical barriers don't get in the way of your music.
16 RGB Velocity-Sensitive Pads: These full-size pads prioritize performance, ensuring every note and beat is captured accurately. The RGB backlighting provides clear visual feedback on velocity and pad groupings, while modes like Note and Chord allow you to build tracks instantly as inspiration strikes.
Color LCD Display: Stay focused on your music with a vibrant screen that minimizes the need to look at your computer. Whether you’re trimming waveforms, browsing plugins, or adjusting parameters, the display gives you the visual data you need right on the controller.
Assignable Touch Strip: Customize your sound with a touch strip that bends and shapes audio in real-time. You can use it to create swells, control hi-hat rolls, or articulate guitar strums, assigning knobs and parameters to the strip for inventive manipulation.
Stay in the Flow, Play Like a Pro
The MPC Studio is designed for efficiency, helping you capture ideas quickly and effectively. Its layout and features are focused on keeping you in the creative flow, making it easier to finish songs faster.
Touch-Sensitive Controls: The hardware responds to your touch, allowing for expressive performances. From the velocity-sensitive pads to the touch strip, every element is designed to translate your physical movements into sonic changes.
Dedicated Function Buttons: Navigate your session with ease using dedicated buttons for transport, recording, and editing. This hands-on control speeds up your workflow, letting you focus on the music rather than clicking through menus.
Smart Navigation: The combination of the push encoder and the color display makes browsing libraries and adjusting settings intuitive and fast. You can quickly find the right sound or effect without breaking your concentration.
Connect and Conquer
Modern music production often involves a mix of hardware and software, and the MPC Studio is equipped to handle both. It integrates smoothly into any setup, providing the connections you need to expand your creative possibilities.
USB Bus Powered: The controller is powered entirely by USB, making it a portable solution for mobile producers. simply plug it into your computer, and you’re ready to create, wherever you are.
MIDI I/O: Connect your external synths and drum machines using the included 1/8-inch (3.5mm) MIDI input and output. This allows the MPC Studio to serve as the hub of your studio, sequencing external gear alongside your software instruments.
Included MPC 2 Software: The controller comes with the full MPC 2 software, a comprehensive production suite that includes 128-track sequencing, real-time time stretching, and VST compatibility. It also features a vast library of over 100 plugins from AIR Music Tech, including the AIR Vocal Suite for professional vocal production.
A Hub for Creativity
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in beat-making, the Akai MPC Studio offers a robust platform for music production. It combines the tactile feel of classic hardware with the power of modern software, giving you the tools to explore, create, and master your tracks.
Akai MPC Studio Features:
16 full-size velocity-sensitive RGB pads
Color LCD for visual feedback and navigation
Assignable Touch Strip for dynamic real-time control
USB bus-powered for portability
1/8-inch (3.5mm) MIDI input and output (adapters included)
Akai MPC Studio Music Production Controller Specifications
Akai MPC Studio Music Production Controller Specifications
Product Specifications
Akai MPC Studio Music Production Controller Specifications
Pads: (16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit, (8) banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons Knobs
Knobs: (1) 360° push encoder for display navigation and selection
Touch Strip: (1) multi-function 5.5" / 140 mm touch-capacitive controller with LED indicators
Buttons: (39) LED backlit dedicated function buttons
Display: Full-color LCD
Connections:
(1) 3.5 mm MIDI input
(1) 3.5 mm MIDI output
(1) USB Type-B port
Power: USB
Dimensions (W x D x L): 12.0” x 6.7” x 1.5” / 305 x 171 x 37 mm
Weight: 1.8 lbs / 0.83 kg
Frequently Asked Questions
It runs as a controller for the MPC 2 software on your Mac or PC, putting hands-on pads, knobs, and transport controls in front of your beat-making. You get the classic MPC feel while leaning on your computer's screen and processing power.
It's a great pick for beatmakers and producers who want authentic MPC workflow without the price or footprint of a standalone unit. Bedroom producers and finger-drummers stepping up from a basic controller get the most out of it.
The MPC Studio needs a computer to run, while the One and Live work fully on their own without a laptop. You trade that portability for a lower cost and a slim, desk-friendly design that pairs neatly with your existing rig.
The velocity-sensitive pads and dedicated controls keep you tapping out beats and tweaking sounds instead of clicking a mouse. That tactile flow makes sketching ideas feel quick and natural once you settle into the MPC software.
Its tight integration with the regularly updated MPC 2 software means the workflow keeps improving over time. Akai's strong reputation and the enduring popularity of the MPC line also help it hold decent resale value down the road.
