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The MPC 2 software is undeniably a fully functioning DAW. You can use it to capture and edit samples, apply effects, play the included instruments or other plugins, and finally, bash all of that into some kind of arrangement and export the result. We can’t help think most users see the MPCs as beat-making devices, and use other DAWs to finish projects. To this end, it’s good to see that MPC 2 can also run as a plugin in other DAWs, like Ableton Live. But, if you peak your budget on the MPC Studio, just install the software and get going. No excuses applicable – it can do everything you need.