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.
| 2 items | Intech Studio BU16CurrentView details → | Intech Studio PO16CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Intech Studio | Intech Studio |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | Polyphonic (pressure) | None |
| Pads | 16 | 0 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 0 | 16 |
| Display | RGB pads | LED rings |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Velocity sensitive, Pressure sensitive, Hall-effect switches, Endless Lua scripting, Modular magnetic linking | Endless Lua scripting, RGB LED feedback, Modular magnetic linking, Centre-detent option |
| Bundled software | Grid Editor (free) | Grid Editor (free) |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
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).

