We haven't had the official press release yet or visited the Akai booth at the show, but the initial news from Akai is that there is a smart-looking new version of the MPC Studio and Version 2.0 of the MPC software, plus a new version of the MPC Touch. We'll bring you more when we swing by their booth...

In the meantime, here's the info that Akai has published:

MPC STUDIO

• New, improved knobs for fast and accurate control
• New rugged design with black brushed-aluminum body
• Refined aluminum Data Dial
• Neoprene travel sleeve included
• Compact design less than 1.5" thick for maximum portability
• Touch-sensitive knobs provide enhanced MPC software control
• 16 backlit genuine MPC pads, legendary MPC workflow, and MPC Swing Includes MPC Software and thousands of sounds from all genres

SOFTWARE 2.0

• New graphical interface
• Audio track recording and disc-based audio streaming
• New, enhanced streamlined MPC software workflow
• Audio and MIDI drag and drop
• Enhanced Q-Link Control

MPC TOUCH

• 7" color multi-touch display
• 16 velocity-sensitive thick, fat MPC pads with RGB backlighting
• 2-in/2-out audio interface
• Step Sequencer with touch interface
• XYFX control adds effects, adjusts sound dynamics in real time
• Phrase Looper enables connection of any instrument to create loops
• Pad Mixer for setting levels, stereo panning and adding VST effects
• Sample Edit control for trimming, chopping and processing your samples

Pricing and Availability:
TBC

More information:

• MPC STUDIO

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