Specifications · Model 2A
A studio instrument, built to last.
made for studio and live performance.
Every part of the MP Controller is chosen for one reason: to feel right under the fingers, session after session, year after year.
- Model
- MP Controller Model 2A. Current shipping model.
- Encoders
- 32 high-quality endless encoders. Controllable resolution via the MP Host plugin. Absolute and relative modes. Per-encoder options for resolution, polarity, range and CC ID.
- Touch screen
- 15.6" IPS multi-touch monitor. 500 nits brightness. 1920 × 1080. Powered by USB-C, no external power adapter required. Optional USB-C wall adapter (5 V, 2 A or higher, phone charger compatible) supported via a dedicated power port.
- Multi-touch
- Windows 7 / 10 / 11, multi-touch (up to 10 concurrent points). macOS, single-touch natively; multi-touch via optional UPDD driver. Model 1A+ / 2A do not require UPDD; UPDD adds extra touch features.
- Enclosure
- Metallic enclosure with side mounting holes. Rack-mountable; rack kit available at checkout.
- Connections
- USB-C for display power, video (Thunderbolt) and touch data · USB-C optional secondary power port for the display · USB-C for MIDI · HDMI as a fully-compatible video alternative. None of the USB connections require USB-3 bandwidth.
- Cables included
- 2 × USB-C to USB-A (USB 3.1 Gen 2), 1 m. 1 × USB-C, 1 m. 1 × HDMI-to-HDMI, 2 m.
- Plugin formats
- MP Host as VST3, AU and AAX. The AAX Bridge Plugin controls VST/AU plugins inside Pro Tools (not AAX-format plugins). Controls 64-bit plugins.
- Operating systems
- Windows 7 / 10 / 11. macOS 11 or above. Apple Silicon compatible. MP Host runs natively on ARM Apple Silicon. Mac plugin binaries are universal (Intel + ARM).
- Control surfaces
- Native control surfaces for Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, Cubase / Nuendo, Logic Pro, Reaper and Reason, included.
- Documentation
- Online knowledge base at kb.mpmidi.com and the FAQ on this site.
- Warranty & transfers
- Worldwide warranty. Second-hand transfers handled per our published policies.
