Akai Professional MPC Studio 2

Description

<h1 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Akai Professional MPC Studio 2</strong> is the hardware and software solution for producing music with PC and Mac computers. A controller designed specifically to be the physical extension that allows you to interact with and manage the included <strong>MPC </strong>software for free. From MIDI composition to audio editing, from mixing to mastering, all in one solution.</h1><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zUaEh2j_-U0" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>AKAI PRO MPC Studio</strong> is a hardware and software solution that, at an affordable price, brings the experience of MPC DAW music production to your PC or Mac computer. A complete combination of an intuitive, immediate, and direct hardware controller and innovative software, a constant source of inspiration and an essential tool for bringing your musical ideas to life. Load a loop from the library, chop it into individual audio samples, program or play your beat, play the powerful included virtual instruments, or your favorite plug-ins to add melodies and chords. Arrange, extend, and develop your track. Add the many included effects, automations, and transitions. <strong>Akai Professional MPC Studio </strong>together with the <strong>MPC software</strong> and your computer form a true "In The Box" (ITB) recording studio where you can constantly unleash your musical creativity. What are you waiting for? Join the large international family of professional producers and artists who use MPC daily to produce music.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bniw7wQJ0E4" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><h2>Quality Pads as per AKAI MPC Tradition</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">For every Beat Maker, pad performance is a priority. With <strong>MPC Studio</strong> you can be sure that every beat and every note you play will meet your expectations thanks to the large 3x3cm pads. The 16 pads, arranged on 8 banks, are velocity-sensitive to ensure maximum expressiveness whether you're playing dynamic melodies or aggressive kick drums. The multi-color (RGB) backlighting provides useful visual feedback to understand the velocity value and any grouping or pad mode. With the exceptional <strong>Pad Perform</strong> function of the MPC software, you can quickly switch from playing melodies in Note mode to harmonic progressions in Chord mode: maximum versatility to adapt to your creative flair.</p><h2>Assignable Touch Strip Control: Massive Expressiveness</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">Manipulate and adapt the sound to your needs in real time via the 140mm assignable <strong>Touch Strip</strong>. Control the quantization of roll repeats on hi-hats for your Trap productions or snares in EDM drop launches, manage the strumming of rhythmic guitar parts, or filter and adjust pad and synth parameters. The <strong>Touch Strip</strong> of your <strong>Akai Professional MPC Studio 2</strong> becomes a physical extension of any MPC software parameter that you can manipulate in real time in your live performances or record as automation in studio music production.</p><h2>Color LCD Screen</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">Extremely intelligible, the MPC STUDIO's color display supports your MPC software control experience by allowing you to keep parameters and their values in sight without necessarily looking at your computer screen, both during sound, sample, and plugin preset searching and loading, and during editing.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><strong><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TTx7yxS_le4" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></strong></strong></p><h2>MPC STUDIO includes MPC2 Software for FREE</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">The acclaimed <strong>Akai Professional MPC2 software</strong> works in perfect symbiosis with the MPC Studio USB MIDI controller for an immediate and complete beat-making and music production experience. This DAW software combines a 128-track sequencer, real-time time stretching, advanced MIDI editing, VST compatibility, and a rich array of effects to create and finalize tracks and entire songs, right up to mastering. MPC2 software includes <strong>AIR Vocal Suite</strong>, a set of plug-ins for recording and producing state-of-the-art vocal parts, which includes automatic pitch correction, chorus, and harmonizer. In terms of integrated virtual instruments, there are excellent instruments with a rich array of presets and parameters to satisfy any sound need and musical genre: AIR Hype, AIR Mellotron, AIR Solina, WayOutWare Odyssey, and others. Many insert effects developed by <strong>AIR Music Tech </strong>are available in this DAW software, including a <strong>Limiter</strong> optimized for professional <strong>Mastering</strong>. MPC Studio includes a rich selection of sounds, instruments, audio samples (loops and one-shots), and plug-in effects (about a hundred synths and effects) that can be applied as inserts and sends, allowing you to complete a musical project with professional quality, without resorting to additional software applications. Everything you need to produce music, mix, and master on your computer professionally.</p><h2>AKAI Professional MPC Studio 2 Features:</h2><ul>    <li>MIDI USB Controller for MPC software</li>    <li>Direct USB power for maximum portability</li>    <li>MPC 2 software for PC and Mac FREE included</li>    <li>Complete DAW experience from production to mastering</li>    <li>16 backlit (RGB) velocity and pressure-sensitive pads</li>    <li>16 30x30mm pads arranged in 8 banks</li>    <li>Pads optimized for playing notes, chords, drums, and percussion</li>    <li>Color LCD display for visual feedback (browser, editing, parameters)</li>    <li>14cm Touch strip for real-time parameter control</li>    <li>360° rotary encoder with push function</li>    <li>39 backlit buttons for function access</li>    <li>MIDI In and Out on 3.5mm (1/8”) mini-jack type A connectors</li>    <li>MIDI type A adapters included</li>    <li>USB type B connector</li>    <li>USB B to A cable included</li>    <li>Dimensions and weight: 305x171x37mm; 0.83KG</li>    <li>Includes 10GB of sounds and loops produced by Decap, F9 Audio, Mvp Loops, Rawcutz, Snipe Young</li></ul><h2>How to get MPC software for your MPC STUDIO 2</h2><ul>    <li>Create an account on the <a href="https://www.akaipro.com/customer/account/create/"><strong>COM</strong> website (click here</a>)</li>    <li><a href="https://www.akaipro.com/customer/account/productregistrations/add">Register your <strong>MPC Studio 2</strong> by entering the serial number found under the barcode (click here</a>)</li>    <li>Click on “<strong>See Details, Download and Offers</strong>” next to the MPC STUDIO, then on “<strong>MPC Studio 2 Installer</strong>” and download the installer version for your operating system.</li>    <li>Install the <strong>MPC Studio Software Manager </strong>on your computer</li>    <li>Open the <strong>MPC Studio Software Manager </strong>software and follow the on-screen instructions</li>    <li>You will be asked to connect the MPC Studio to your computer via USB</li>    <li>Select the software you want to install/update, making sure that the driver installer and firmware update for your MPC Studio 2 are also selected. Proceed with the download and installation!</li>    <li>Once the drivers for your MPC Studio are installed, a computer restart may be necessary. Follow the on-screen instructions.</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>IMPORTANT</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong>Akai Professional MPC Studio 2</strong> is a USB controller specifically designed for use with the <strong>MPC software</strong> provided for free. It does not have internal sounds and works exclusively by sending control messages that will be translated into sound by the MPC software; the sound will then exit through your interface or sound card. This product does not have an audio output, and any latency will depend exclusively on your interface's or sound card's drivers.</em></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong>To configure audio inputs and outputs</strong> in the MPC software, access the <strong>Preferences</strong> window, then select <strong>Audio Device </strong>and then choose your audio interface drivers from the <strong>Output</strong> and <strong>Input</strong> drop-down menus.</em></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>NB</strong>: <em>The use of authorization codes, i.e., the download and activation of the freely provided software, waives the right of withdrawal.</em></p><h2>Akai Professional MPC Studio Full Overview & First Look</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">MPC Studio is an integrated hardware and software system, which includes a USB MIDI Controller with 16 backlit pads, an assignable touch strip, and numerous buttons to comfortably and immediately manage the MPC software provided free of charge in its full version with all the functions, sounds, and effects for music production, mixing, and mastering.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Bniw7wQJ0E4" width="560"></iframe></p><h2>How to Configure MPC Studio Controller & Software</h2><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/zRmKuRXT5o0" width="560"></iframe></p><h2>Discover the MPC Studio Controller</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">In this video, Andy Mac shows us the features of the MPC Studio hardware, starting from the iconic 16 MPC-style 3x3cm pads, to the 14cm Touch Strip, etc.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/eAzYE8QlHF8" width="560"></iframe></p><h2>Searching and Loading Sounds and Kits from the MPC Studio</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">Included with your AKAI Professional MPC Studio USB MIDI Controller you'll find a massive 10GB of audio samples: sounds, loops, instruments, and much more.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/6uqfixgWQ9I" width="560"></iframe></p><h2>How to Produce a Beat with MPC Studio</h2><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/_6MCCSZ_S1E" width="560"></iframe></p><h2>How to use virtual instruments with MPC Studio</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">MPC Studio and MPC 2 software for PC and Mac include 9 virtual instrument plug-ins. Let's discover them together and load them onto our tracks.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/bQCKMn_IMI0" width="560"></iframe></p><h2>How to play chords and scales with MPC Studio</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">MPC Studio is a versatile controller, designed not only for playing drum parts but also for intuitively playing melodies, chords, and harmonic progressions. Let's see how to play chords and notes from the 16 pads.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/piIPsFkBXYs" width="560"></iframe></p><h2>How to use the MPC Studio's TouchStrip</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">From the MPC Studio controller's Touch Strip, you can control numerous parameters and functions: modulation, pitch bend, note repeat, filters, and much more.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/VzxmWCyNQxc" width="560"></iframe></p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ov8Pwn3o4po" width="560"></iframe></p><h2>Managing Swing & Quantization from the MPC Studio</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">AKAI PROFESSIONAL MPC is a tool recognized worldwide by producers as a must for groove production, with a variety of functions dedicated to swing and timing. Let's explore these legendary features with the MPC Studio along with the MPC software for PC and Mac.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/CXGSFR0eTj8" width="560"></iframe></p><h2>Note Repeat controlled by the MPC Studio</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">One of the most popular features of MPC DAWs is Note Repeat, recognized by all as a standard for defining the concept of modern beat-making and applicable to hi-hats and percussion. In this video, we see how to manage it from the Touch Strip.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/P0DXqEa0sOA" width="560"></iframe></p><h2>The 16 Levels function in the MPC Studio</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">With the 16 Levels function, we can quickly access 16 divisions of pitch, dynamics, or other parameters for creative manipulation of audio samples during recording and production via the pads.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/bcNl06Jc15I" width="560"></iframe></p><h2>Create Lo-Fi sound with MPC Studio</h2><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/9C2RKtoMagM" width="560"></iframe></p><h2>How to sample with MPC Studio</h2><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/fRx1kaRMjfI" width="560"></iframe></p><h2>How to produce House music with MPC Studio</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">MPC Studio is a perfect solution for producing any genre, any musical style, including electronic, dance, and house music.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/LApN4zx9fRo" width="560"></iframe></p><h2>How to Play Loops with MPC Studio</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">The MPC Studio pads can be used to play clips and loops in live performances, as well as for finger drumming.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/r1Ug1vGGbHM" width="560"></iframe></p><h2>Song Mode with MPC Studio</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">Once you've created a beat with MPC Studio, you can use Song Mode to arrange your track by building intros, verses, choruses, etc.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ILohxcIZa9Y" width="560"></iframe></p><h2>Create your Drumkit with MPC Studio</h2><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/GoW979UpYNE" width="560"></iframe></p><h2>Export and Share Your Beats</h2><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/VLf5SS7koww" width="560"></iframe></p>