Light and portable, with USB bus power and MIDI I/O. Versatile and powerful MPC software at its heart. Sensibly priced. MusicRadar's got your back Our team of expert musicians and producers spends ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The MPC Studio hardware is built around 16-full size pressure- and velocity-sensitive pads. These ...

Let’s start with the basics. That’s to say, the hardware features that carry over from the original. First of all, there are the 16 velocity-sensitive sample/trigger pads. No change here. They are ...

Akai's MPC hardware is normally an expensive investment — you're looking at $699 for the 'entry' One production studio. That ecosystem just became much more affordable if you have a computer, however.