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Intech Studio BU16vsIntech Studio PO16

Summary

Intech Studio BU16 and Intech Studio PO16: 2 Intech Studio pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 14 compared specifications.

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Intech Studio

BU16
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Intech Studio

PO16
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General
ManufacturerIntech StudioIntech Studio
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20252025
Pads & controls
AftertouchPolyphonic (pressure)None
Pads160
Faders00
Knobs / encoders016
DisplayRGB padsLED rings
Pitch / modNoneNone
Connectivity
USBUSB-CUSB-C
CV / Gate outNoNo
Bluetooth MIDINoNo
USB bus poweredYesYes
Features & software
FeaturesVelocity sensitive, Pressure sensitive, Hall-effect switches, Endless Lua scripting, Modular magnetic linkingEndless Lua scripting, RGB LED feedback, Modular magnetic linking, Centre-detent option
Bundled softwareGrid Editor (free)Grid Editor (free)
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack

Key differences

  • Pads: BU16 – 16 PO16 – 0
  • Knobs / encoders: BU16 – 0 PO16 – 16
  • Aftertouch: BU16 – Polyphonic (pressure) PO16 – None
  • Display: BU16 – RGB pads PO16 – LED rings

Both are the same on faders (0).