Akai MPC Fly Now Available, Turns Your iPad Into An MPC March 16, 2013
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Akai Pro has announced that the MPC Fly 30 – an MPC controller case for the iPad – is now available for 30-pin devices.

The MPC Fly can work as a controller for any Core MIDI application, but is tailored to working with the iMPC app.

Features:

  • Compatible with any iPad with 30-pin connector
  • Compatible with virtually any Core MIDI app
  • Works seamlessly with the iMPC app (sold separately)
  • 16 genuine MPC pads, MPC Note Repeat, and MPC Swing
  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
  • Charges iPad when plugged into wall power

Here are the details:

GENERAL

  • Pads: 16 velocity sensitive with aftertouch. backlit by velocity
  • UI Buttons: Ideal performance controls available, including:
  • Note Repeat
  • Transport Controls
  • Mute / Solo
  • Track Select
  • Erase
  • Timing Correct
  • Height: 1.2 inches (30.5mm)
  • Width: 9.7 inches (246mm)
  • Depth: 8.0 inches (203mm)
  • Weight: 2.02 pounds (0.92kg)
  • Power: Internal Li-ion battery, 6VDC/3A AC adaptor for charging MPC Fly 30 and iPad

Pads

  • 16 velocity sensitive with aftertouch, backlit by velocity

UI Buttons

  • Note Repeat
  • Transport Controls
  • Mute / Solo
  • Track Select
  • Erase
  • Timing Correct

Dimensions

  • Height: 1.2 inches (30.5mm)
  • Width: 9.7 inches (246mm)
  • Depth: 8.0 inches (203mm)
  • Weight: 2.02 pounds (0.92kg)
  • Power: Internal Lithium-Ion battery, 6VDC/3A AC adapter for charging MPC Fly 30 and iPad2

App Specs

  • Sequence four simultaneous tracks
  • Four-track mixer
  • Record and overdub sequences
  • On-the-fly timing correct (1/8 note ? 1/32T timing) with variable Swing setting
  • Note Repeat (1/8 note ? 1/32T timing)
  • 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
  • Erase notes and undo takes
  • Three built-in effects: delay, bit crusher, master compressor/limiter
  • Create and edit your own Programs
  • Built in sound library of samples and drum kits
  • Sample using internal mic or line-in
  • Sample from your iPod library with turntable interface
  • Trim and categorize samples
  • Export to your PC
  • Share on SoundCloud, Facebook, twitter, etc.
  • Supports WIST, Wireless Sync Start protocol from Korg
  • Supports AudioPaste

The MCP Fly 30 is priced at $199.  iMPC is available for $6.99 in the App Store. See the Akai site for more information. [Synthtopia]