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Intech Studio EF44vsIntech Studio PBF4

Summary

Intech Studio EF44 and Intech Studio PBF4: 2 Intech Studio pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 4 of 14 compared specifications.

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Intech Studio

EF44
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Intech Studio

PBF4
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General
ManufacturerIntech StudioIntech Studio
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20252025
Pads & controls
AftertouchNonePolyphonic (pressure)
Pads04
Faders44
Knobs / encoders44
DisplayLED ringsRGB LEDs
Pitch / modNoneNone
Connectivity
USBUSB-CUSB-C
CV / Gate outNoNo
Bluetooth MIDINoNo
USB bus poweredYesYes
Features & software
FeaturesLong-throw faders, Endless encoders, Detent or smooth, Endless Lua scripting, Modular magnetic linkingVelocity sensitive, Pressure sensitive, Endless Lua scripting, Modular magnetic linking
Bundled softwareGrid Editor (free)Grid Editor (free)
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack

Key differences

  • Pads: EF44 – 0 PBF4 – 4
  • Aftertouch: EF44 – None PBF4 – Polyphonic (pressure)
  • Display: EF44 – LED rings PBF4 – RGB LEDs

Both are the same on faders (4) and knobs / encoders (4).