The Akai MPC Studio is a powerful controller for Akai's MPC software, transforming the hardware samplers into flexible software sporting tight integration with dedicated controllers. The Studio strikes a balance between features and portability, offering the iconic 16 pads in addition to controls for sequencing, transport and sound design, depending on what mode you are in. If you're a laptop based producer looking for a controller that will let you make beats wherever your travels take you, the MPC Studio will be right up your alley.