The Akai Professional MPC Studio 2 is a compact, USB-powered hardware controller built for the MPC 2 software on Mac and PC. It delivers 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads, a 5.5" touch-capacitive strip, a 360-degree push encoder, and a color LCD in a thin profile that fits in a laptop bag. The MPC Studio 2 requires a computer connection for audio and processing, but provides the full MPC workflow through the included MPC 2 software with its 128-track sequencer, sampling engine, and over 100 instruments and effects. Hardware Controls Pads: 16 velocity/pressure-sensitive, RGB backlit, 8 banks Touch strip: 5.5" (140 mm) multi-function capacitive controller with LED indicators Encoder: 360-degree push encoder for navigation and selection Buttons: 39 LED-backlit dedicated function buttons Display: Full-color LCD Connectivity USB: Type-B (power and data) MIDI: 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS in and out Power: USB bus-powered Included Software Ships with MPC 2: 128-track sequencer, sampling and audio editing, real-time time-stretching, clip-launch capability, VST/AU plug-in hosting, and a library of plug-in instruments and effects. Also works as a VST/AU plug-in inside third-party DAWs. Specifications Dimensions: 12.0 x 6.7 x 1.5 in (305 x 171 x 37 mm) Weight: 1.8 lb (0.83 kg)