Akai MPK249 Performance Keyboard Controller

Description

Akai MPK249 - Performance Keyboard Controller

Akai MPK249 is a Compact Keyboard Controller having 49 semi-weighted and full-size keys with aftertouch and iOS compatibility via the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit which is sold separately. It has many exceptional features among which one is that it comes furnished with 16 RGB-illuminated MPC pads each with 4 banks. The model is one of the best choices for both, a beginner as well as a professional as it is equipped with all the features that are not usually found in the Controllers of this price series such as 24 assignable Q-Link controllers including 8 control knobs, 8 faders and 8 switches with it.

MPK249 features New control layout with a backlit LCD screen with a combination of MPC Note Repeat and arpeggiator for advanced rhythmic and melodic manipulation and hence makes it different from other top-selling Controllers. The quality of the audio is oozed out in a bizarre way and also includes a USB Cable to provide Connectivity. In dimensions, it is 3.38 x 29 x 12.25 inches with a weight of 5.7 kg and comes included with Ableton Live Lite and Pro MPC Essentials, the renowned Production software package.

Product Features:

• 49 semi-weighted, full-size keys with aftertouch
• 16 RGB-illuminated MPC pads which are derived from the MPC Renaissance having 4 banks each
• 24 assignable Q-Link controllers which include 8 knobs, 8 faders, and 8 switches
• New control layout with backlit LCD screen
• USB-MIDI with 5-pin MIDI input and output
• Comprehensive transport and parameter controls equipped especially for hands-on DAW integration
• MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and arpeggiator for offering a quality advanced rhythmic and melodic manipulation
• MPC Full Level, 16 Levels, Tap Tempo, and Time Division which helps in assisting with dynamics and tempo
• Pitch bend, modulation, and octave controls given to provide expressive recording and performing
• One sustain/footswitch jack, one expression pedal jack
• USB bus power for plug-and-play connectivity
• iOS compatibility through the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit which is sold separately
• A production software package which comes included are Ableton Live Lite and Pro MPC Essentials
• Virtual synths that are included: Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech and SONiVOX Twist 2.0
• Includes Akai VIP3 virtual instrument workstation software/plug-in

Product Specifications:

• Brand: AKAI
• Model: MPK249
• Colour: Black  
• Type: Keyboard Controller
• Number of Keys: 49
• Type of Keys: Semi-weighted
• Velocity Sensitive: Pressure and Velocity-sensitive pads
• Aftertouch: Yes
• Pads: 16
• Other Controllers: 8 Assignable Buttons, Mod and Pitch Wheels
• Encoders/Pots: 8
• Faders: 8
• Dedicated Transport Control: Yes
• Pedal Inputs: 1 x Sustain, 1 x Expression
• MIDI I/O: In/Out/USB/iOS
• USB: 1 x Type B
• Software: VIP3.0 (free download)
• Hardware Requirements - Mac: 1.25 GHz G4/G5 or Faster (Intel Recommended), 2GB RAM
• Hardware Requirements - PC: 1.5 GHz Pentium 4 or Celeron CPU, 2GB RAM, Windows-compatible Sound Card
• OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.7 or Later
• OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or above
• Power Supply: Bus Powered
• Height: 3.38 inch
• Width: 29 inch
• Depth: 12.25 inch
• Weight: 5.7 kg

• Country of origin: China
• Manufacturer details: Akai
• Packer details: Akai
• Importer details: Akai