
“Master” is now “Main” or “Global”: All instances in the MPC that refer to the “Master” are now referred to as” GLOBAL” or” MAIN”.QLINK Preferences: Preferences > Hardware > General now contains a setting for Shift + Q-Link Press goes to Q-Link Edit or Cycle Backwards.New Chord Progressions: MPC now contains five extra chord progressions that can be used in Pad Perform > Progressions mode.Updated Project Saving: XYFX location and Arp parameters are now saved and recalled with the MPC project. MPC X, MPC Live, Force and MPC2 Software users now have access The F9 Instruments Collection MPC Expansion Software from AKAI Professional is a vast library.16 Level Update: Users can now use 16 Level functionality on Plugin, Keygroup, and MIDI tracks allowing for fine tuning of velocity levels for melodic tracks.Pad Perform Updates: Pad Perform “off” has now been renamed to “Custom” and allows for user note maps.Drum Pad Slice Automation: The Slice assigned to a drum pad layer can now be automated.Plugin Search: search for a plugin by name.


Think of the MPC Studio as Akai's answer to Ableton's Push - it's hardware that brings out the software's full potential. Designed from the ground up, this dual tweeter-woofer speaker system delivers. You'll have access to eight plugin instrument engines as well as sampling, MIDI sequencing, arranging and other parts of the MPC workflow. MPC Live II is the first MPC with a built-in stereo studio monitoring system. Akai has been pouring much more of its energy into its MPC 2 software, including a large update in July that added AIR plugins and on-device pitch correction. The software, unsurprisingly, plays a key role. A color LCD helps keep your focus on the controller when you're chopping samples or fine-tuning effects. Plug it in and you can produce tunes with the signature 16 drum pads (with pressure, velocity and aftertouch control) as well as an assignable touch strip that lets you twist instruments and synths. The company has introduced an MPC Studio controller built solely to tie in with MPC 2 software on your Mac or PC. That ecosystem just became much more affordable if you have a computer, however. Akai's MPC hardware is normally an expensive investment - you're looking at $699 for the 'entry' One production studio.
