The Akai Professional MPK249 is a performance pad and keyboard controller that combines deep software integration, enhanced workflow, and core technologies from the iconic line of MPC workstations. Each member of Akai Pro's MPK series comes fully loaded with a comprehensive interface for manipulating virtual instruments, effect plugins, DAWs, and more. MPK249 features 49 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, 8 assignable knobs, faders, and switches, 16 MPC-style pads with RGB feedback, and onboard transport buttons. Three banks expand the number of knobs, faders, and switches (up to 24 each), and four pad banks expand the number of pads (up to 64 total). Plus, MPK249 is optimized to interface directly with your Mac or PC with USB power and plug-and-play connectivity.
FEATURES Keyboard
- Number of keys: 49
- Action: Semi-weighted
- Key size: Full
- Velocity sensitive: Yes
- Aftertouch: Yes
- Key type: Piano-style
Connectivity
- USB MIDI: Yes
- 5-Pin MIDI: In/Out
- Sustain: Yes
- Expression: Yes
- iOS compatibility: Yes, Apple camera kit (sold separately)
- Audio I/O: Not applicable
- Other: Not applicable
Controls
- Knobs: 8 knobs; 3 banks
- Faders: 8 faders; 3 banks
- Drum pads: 16 backlit, velocity sensitive; 4 banks
- Buttons/switches: 8 switches; 3 banks
- Pitch wheel: Yes
- Mod wheel: Yes
- DAW transport: Yes
Onboard Features
- Edit mode: Yes
- Auto mapping: Info not available
- Zones: Info not available
- Number of presets: Info not available
- Display: Backlight LCD
- Program change: Yes
- Bundled Software: Ableton Live Lite, AIR Hybrid 3, SONiVOX Twist 2.0
- Arpeggiator: Yes
Other
- Width: 29" (736mm)
- Height: 3.38" (86mm)
- Depth: 12.25" (311mm)
- Weight: 12.6 lb.
- Construction: Info not available
- USB power: Yes
- Power adapter: 6V DC, 1A (sold separately)
Brand | Akai |
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GTIN | 8 25213 00231 9 |
Brand | Akai |