An audio interface will give you multiple inputs and outputs. The computer’s headphone output might be enough for you in that scenario. And even the latter you could – theoretically – do without when you’re on the road. MPC Studio provides you with a complete package to create entire tracks without additional hardware or software – apart from the computer and an audio interface, of course. An integral part is, of course, the extensive possibilities to arrange, sequence and mix tracks. External plug-ins in VST and AU format are also available. In any case, the software provides you with most of the functions of a DAW and also includes some effects and virtual instruments. Unfortunately, I was not able to try this out. Using the MPC2 software as a plug-in under Ableton Live didn’t work for me, maybe this was fixed in the new update. Shortly I finished this review, a new update appeared. The version number I had for this review was 2.10. MPC Studio only works in combination with the corresponding software, available for both Windows and macOS. Akai MPC Studio rear panel MPC2 Desktop Software

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