Intech Studio BU16vsIntech Studio ZONA
Summary
Intech Studio BU16 and Intech Studio ZONA: 2 Intech Studio pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 14 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Intech Studio BU16CurrentView details → | Intech Studio ZONA |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Intech Studio | Intech Studio |
| Status | Current | Announced |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | Polyphonic (pressure) | None |
| Pads | 16 | 1 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 0 | 0 |
| Display | RGB pads | 9 × 9 RGB matrix |
| 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 | XY touch surface, Multitouch (5 contacts), 0 to 1023 per axis, Touch faderbank mode, Gesture and trackpad modes, Two-way parameter feedback, HANGAR app, Endless Lua scripting, RGB LED feedback, Modular magnetic linking |
| Bundled software | Grid Editor (free) | HANGAR app and Grid Editor (free) |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
Key differences
- Pads: BU16 – 16 ZONA – 1
- Aftertouch: BU16 – Polyphonic (pressure) ZONA – None
- Released: BU16 – 2025 ZONA – 2026
- Display: BU16 – RGB pads ZONA – 9 × 9 RGB matrix
- Bundled software: BU16 – Grid Editor (free) ZONA – HANGAR app and Grid Editor (free)
Both are the same on faders (0) and knobs / encoders (0).