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MPC Software 2.0 will also feature a new sample program type made specifically for loops. The ‘phrase’ program seems to function in a similar way to Ableton Live clips and lets you assign various loops to the pads which can be triggered and layered over each other (no doubt utilising the realtime time stretching and pitch shifting). Like Live clips, you can hit a pad at any point to ‘queue’ a loop but it will not actually launch until the next bar begins. Apparently the phrase program will support latch and toggle modes and will also still allow the use of one shot samples. MPC Software 2.0 will also include all the AIR Music effects and expansion instruments found in Pro Tools. I’m not entirely sure of the exact contents, but based on what Dan mentioned (e.g. pianos, DB33, mastering suite etc) I assume it’s probably something similar to the AIR Creative Collection, so a really nice selection of sounds and effects there. All existing effects are also retained. Since its initial release, the original MPC Software GUI always looked terribly dated in my eyes, so a refresh of the GUI is very welcome.

Akai professional mpc renaissance production controller