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Intech Studio BU16vsIntech Studio VSN1

Summary

Intech Studio BU16 and Intech Studio VSN1: 2 Intech Studio pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 4 of 14 compared specifications.

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Intech Studio

BU16
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Intech Studio

VSN1
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General
ManufacturerIntech StudioIntech Studio
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20252025
Pads & controls
AftertouchPolyphonic (pressure)Polyphonic (pressure)
Pads168
Faders00
Knobs / encoders01
DisplayRGB padsLCD
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 linkingScriptable LCD, Jog wheel, Velocity sensitive, Pressure sensitive, Endless Lua scripting
Bundled softwareGrid Editor (free)Grid Editor (free)
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack

Key differences

  • Pads: BU16 – 16 VSN1 – 8
  • Knobs / encoders: BU16 – 0 VSN1 – 1
  • Display: BU16 – RGB pads VSN1 – LCD

Both are the same on aftertouch (Polyphonic (pressure)) and faders (0).