Akai MPK 49 Controller Keyboard

Akai MPK 49 Controller Keyboard Review

Akai MPK 49 Controller Keyboard Feature

• 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and full-sized keys
• 8 full-sized, 360 degree rotation pots, each with 3 banks for 24 pots total
• 12 genuine MPC pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity
• 8 full-sized sliders with 3 controller banks for each for 24 sliders total
• MMC/MIDI Start Stop transport buttons

More than just a USB/MIDI controller, the Akai MPK49 USB/MIDI Controller Keyboard helps you maximize your musical ideas on-stage or in the studio. It combines a high-quality, 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and 12 genuine MPC drum pads. It also offers 48 total accessible pads via 4 pad banks, and you can control up to 72 different parameters via 24 assignable Q-Link knobs, faders, and buttons as well as optional footswitches.

A selection of MPC technologies are also built into the MPK49. MPC Note Repeat enables the MPK to automatically perform a rhythm pattern, such as 16th notes, for accuracy and speed. MPC Swing, sometimes referred to as "the heart and soul of hip hop," turns perfectly aligned sequences into beats and patterns with an unmistakable human feel. The MPK49 Performance Controller also has its own arpeggiator, for creating quick, creative riffs in seconds. Key Features 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and full-sized keys 8 full-sized, 360 degree rotation pots, each with 3 banks for 24 pots total 12 genuine MPC pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity 8 full-sized sliders with 3 controller banks for each for 24 sliders total MPC note repeat and all-new arpeggiator 8 assignable backlit switches with 3 controller banks each for 24 switches total MMC/MIDI Start Stop transport buttons Large, easy-to-read custom LCD display Specifications Number of Keys: 49 + 12 x 4 banks of drum pads Type of action: Semi-weighted Aftertouch (Channel) Computer Interface: USB/MIDI Displays: Custom LCD Foot switchable Patch Changes: yes Number of Independent MIDI Ins/Outs: 1 Programmable Continuous Footpedals: 1 Programmable Footswitches: 1 Programmable controllers: MMC, MIDI START/STOP, MIDI CC System Real-Time Controls: MMC, MIDI START/STOP, MIDI CC Dimensions: 28 x 11.75 x 2.5 inches (WxDxH) Weight: 12.875 pounds

High-quality, 49-key, semi-weighted, aftertouch equipped keyboard with 12 genuine MPC drum pads (see larger image). Ideal for hardware control of your digital audio workstation (DAW), software plug-ins or virtual instruments (see larger image). Other features include Tap Tempo function, 32 presets to store preferred settings and the flexibility of either master or slave-to-MIDI clock operation (see larger image).

The Akai MPK49 lets you capture every nuance of your performance. Maximize your musical ideas on-stage or in the studio with the new Akai MPK49 performance controller. The Akai MPK49 ushers in a new era for USB/MIDI controllers by combining a high-quality, 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and 12 genuine MPC drum pads. 48 total pads are accessible via 4 pad banks. The pads feature the heart and soul of hip hop: the MPC Note Repeat function and Swing parameters. The Akai MPK49 Performance Controller also has its own arpeggiator, for creating quick, creative riffs in seconds. The Akai MPK49 features MPC 'Full Level' and '12 Levels' functions on its pads, and MPC Swing can be applied to both Note Repeat and Arpeggio functions. Tap Tempo and time-division buttons allow for real-time control of Note Repeat and Arpeggio clock speeds. The Akai MPK49 delivers an amazing 76 assignable controls, with assignable inputs that include an expression pedal, footswitch, pitch bend and modulation wheel. More than just a USB/MIDI controller, the MPK49 captures the soul of your performance. Akai MPK49 Features 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and full-sized keys 8 full-sized, 360 degree rotation pots, each with 3 banks for 24 pots total 12 genuine MPC pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity 8 full-sized sliders with 3 controller banks for each for 24 sliders total MPC note repeat and all-new arpeggiator 8 assignable backlit switches with 3 controller banks each for 24 switches total MMC/MIDI Start Stop transport buttons Large, easy-to-read custom LCD display Powered thru the USB connection or the included AC adapter