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Akai Professional MPK249 MIDI Controller Keyboard

  1. 49 semi-weighted, full-size keys with aftertouch
  2. 16 MPC pads with RGB illuminated feedback
  3. 8 assignable control knobs, 8 assignable faders, and 8 backlit switches
  4. USB-MIDI with 5-pin MIDI input & output, pitch bend, modulation and octave controls
  5. Comprehensive production software package included: Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 & Akai Pro MPC Essentials
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The Akai Pro MPK249 is a MIDI keyboard controller that combines software integration with hardware performance features. It features 49 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, velocity sensitivity, and 3 banks for expanding the number of knobs, faders, and switches. The controller also includes 16 MPC-style RGB-backlit pads, 8 assignable control knobs, and 8 assignable faders. It has a USB-MIDI interface with 5-pin MIDI input and output and supports direct plug-and-play connectivity with Mac and PC.

The MPK249 also has an arpeggiator, pitch bend, modulation and octave controls, expression and sustain pedal inputs, and a comprehensive transport and parameter control system for hands-on integration with DAWs. It comes with a comprehensive production software package including Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist 2.0, and Akai Pro MPC Essentials.

In addition, the MPK249 includes the new MPC Beats software, which brings the iconic MPC workflow and sounds to your computer as either standalone software or a plugin for your DAW. It includes a sample library browser filled with 2GB of samples from the MPC Expansion packages and a variety of beat templates and effects and processors for immediate production.

Overall, the Akai Pro MPK249 is a versatile and powerful MIDI keyboard controller for musicians and producers looking for an all-in-one solution for their music production needs.

Product Type:

MIDI Keyboard Controller

Number of Keys:

49 semi-weighted, full-size keys with aftertouch

Pads:

16 pressure- and velocity-sensitive, light-up MPC-style pads x 4 banks

Q-Link Controls:

8 control knobs, 8 faders, and 8 backlit switches

Additional Controls:

MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, MPC Full Level, 16 Levels, Tap Tempo, and Time Division

Arpeggiator:

Yes

Octaves:

10 with Octave Up and Down

Additional Inputs:

(1) 1/4" (6.35mm) TRS expression pedal input and (1) 1/4" (6.35mm) TS sustain pedal or footswitch input

Computer Interface:

USB-MIDI with 5-pin MIDI input & output

Power:

USB power; no power adapter required

Display:

Backlit LCD screen

Dimensions:

29" x 12.25" x 3.38"

Weight:

12.6 lbs

Included Software:

Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 & Akai Pro MPC Essentials

Requirements:

Macintosh: 1.25 GHz G4/G5 or faster (Intel Mac recommended), 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended), Mac OS X 10.4.11 (10.5 or later recommended); Windows: 1.5 GHz Pentium 4 or Celeron compatible CPU or faster (multicore CPU recommended), 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended), Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, Windows compatible sound card (ASIO driver support recommended), QuickTime recommended

Other Features:

RGB backlit, velocity-sensitive trigger pads derived from the MPC Renaissance; ability to send QWERTY-style commands using soft-controls; optimized to interface directly with Mac and PC using USB power plug and play connectivity

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