Akai MPC Studio £230
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
kai’s MPC Studio joins the MPC range, which comprises the MPC One, MPC Live, and MPC X. The Studio is a USB MIDI device that connects to a computer and controls the included MPC 2 DAW software – the other MPCs can also do this, but also function as fully standalone sequencing/sampling devices. Consequently the Studio is more compact and more affordable than its siblings, giving potential users a choice that reflects their budgets and preferred
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