New Akai MPC Studio

It had to happen, Akai just announced their latest MPC device: Akai MPC Studio. This looks like a NI Maschine killer, the Akai MPC Studio, it looks somewhat like the old MPCs, but with a lot of new features making it easier to produce tracks.

MPC STUDIO HARDWARE
Fuses legendary MPC production with the processing power of your computer.
Compact design is less than 1” thin and fits easily into a laptop bag.
MPC SOFTWARE for Mac & PC with 64-track sequencing capability.
16 backlit genuine MPC pads, legendary MPC workflow & MPC Swing.
USB-powered with low-profile knobs and brushed aluminum body.
Large LCD screen allows you to make tracks without having to look at your computer.
Four touch-sensitive knobs provide enhanced MPC software control.

MPC SOFTWARE
64-track sequencing capability.
Massive 6GB+ sound library, including all of the sounds of the classic MPC3000.
Instant mapping and real-time adjustment of VST plug-ins.
Record each track as an MPC drum program, Keygroup program or VST plug-in.
Works alone as your main DAW or works seamlessly with your current studio as a VST/AU/RTAS plugin.
Supports WAV, MP3, AIFF, REX and SND.
Supports samples and sequences from any MPC ever made.
Mac and PC-compatible.

Link:
Akai MPC Studio