Akai Announces Third and Final MPC of Their Next Generation MPC Line – MPC FLY For iPad 2
After watching the countdown clock for days, Akai Professional this week finally unveiled the third and final addition of their new line of next-gen MPC products. First there was the mighty MPC Renaissance (which we covered here), then the MPC Studio — which has been incredibly slimmed down for bikini season — and now the MPC FLY for iPad 2.
The Renaissance and Studio both integrate with Mac or PC with new software solutions. As far as the Fly – Who needs a computer when you have an iPad 2? Integrate the feel of the hardware with the Akai MPC Fly app and make beats anywhere!
Oh yes, there is an app for that too!
For now no official price or release date has been announced for either of the new MPC products. But we can supply an ample serving of specs from Akai about the MPC Fly:
“MPC Fly merges unmatched Akai Professional technology with the power of your iPad 2, embodying legendary capabilities that have made the MPC an industry standard like real MPC pads, MPC Note Repeat and MPC Swing. Its multifunctional, double-hinged design gives you the flexibility to produce tracks anywhere, while also acting as a protective case between sessions and giving you total access to your iPad 2 for normal uses.
MPC FLY HARDWARE
- The first MPC designed specifically for iPad 2
- Fitted compartment for iPad 2 provides fully integrated portable MPC solution
- 16 backlit genuine MPC pads with MPC Note Repeat & MPC Swing
- Works seamlessly with the MPC App: sequence & sample editing, effects, EQ and more
- Create beats on the go and transfer to a Mac or PC for further mastering
- Double-hinged case sits upright, lies flat or closes for transport
- Compatible with virtually any Core MIDI app
- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Charges iPad when plugged into wall power
MPC FLY iPad APP
- Sequence four tracks simultaneously: four-track mixer built in
- Built in sound library of samples and drum kits
- Record and overdub sequences and create and edit your own Programs
- 16-Levels mode: play one sample at 16 levels of attack, velocity, length, and tuning
- Note variation slider allows you to manipulate attack, velocity, length, and tuning as you play
- Built-in effects: delay, bit crusher, master compressor/limiter
- Time correct: 1/8 note – 1/32T with variable Swing setting
- Note Repeat: 1/8 note – 1/32T timing
- Sample using internal mic or line-in and trim and categorize samples
- Sample from your iPod library with turntable interface”
- Share on SoundCloud, Facebook or twitter
- Supports WIST, Wireless Sync Start protocol from Korg
- Supports AudioPaste