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Intech Studio PBF4vsIntech Studio ZONA

Summary

Intech Studio PBF4 and Intech Studio ZONA: 2 Intech Studio pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 14 compared specifications.

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Intech Studio

PBF4
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Intech Studio

ZONA
General
ManufacturerIntech StudioIntech Studio
StatusCurrentAnnounced
Released20252026
Pads & controls
AftertouchPolyphonic (pressure)None
Pads41
Faders40
Knobs / encoders40
DisplayRGB LEDs9 × 9 RGB matrix
Pitch / modNoneNone
Connectivity
USBUSB-CUSB-C
CV / Gate outNoNo
Bluetooth MIDINoNo
USB bus poweredYesYes
Features & software
FeaturesVelocity sensitive, Pressure sensitive, Endless Lua scripting, Modular magnetic linkingXY 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 softwareGrid Editor (free)HANGAR app and Grid Editor (free)
Size & weight
ColoursBlackBlack

Key differences

  • Pads: PBF4 – 4 ZONA – 1
  • Faders: PBF4 – 4 ZONA – 0
  • Knobs / encoders: PBF4 – 4 ZONA – 0
  • Aftertouch: PBF4 – Polyphonic (pressure) ZONA – None
  • Released: PBF4 – 2025 ZONA – 2026
  • Display: PBF4 – RGB LEDs ZONA – 9 × 9 RGB matrix