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Akai Professional MPK61

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Sitting in front of the MPK61 is like being in front of a cockpit of awesome gear. Yeah, it's a 61-key MIDI controller with semi-weighted keys (with aftertouch). And you're going to love playing them for synth-driven goodness — that's a fact. But beyond the basics, the Akai Professional features an assault of control capabilities across its top panel there. You've got the ability to play in grooves with the 16 genuine MPC pads... and by the way, people pay for MIDI controllers with JUST MPC pads. Think about it. Then beyond that, you've got eight sliders and eight knobs to control anything you want.

All in all, you've got the power to play musical content, program beats, and then produce your music... no mouse necessary. And with plug-and-play convenience, you can see why gearheads are lining up around the doors for the Akai Professional MPK61... CRAZY control, crazy-awesome value.

Akai Professional MPK61 61-key MIDI Controller Features at a Glance:
  • 61-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch
  • Eight full-sized, 360-degree rotation pots, each with three banks
  • 16 MPC-style velocity and pressure sensitive pads
  • Eight full-sized sliders with three controller banks each
  • MPC-style note repeat and all new arpeggiator
  • Eight assignable backlit switches with three controller banks each
  • MMC/MIDI Start Stop transport buttons
  • Large, easy-to-read custom LCD display
  • Ships with Ableton Live Lite Akai Edition software
Akai Professional MPK61 Specs:
Number of Keys 61
Type of Keys Semi-weighted
Aftertouch Yes
Number of Performance Pads 16
Number of Encoders/Pots 13
Number of Sliders/Faders 8
Dedicated Transport Control Yes
Other Controllers Pitchbend, Mod Wheel
System Requirements Mac 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)
System Requirements PC 1.5 GHz Pentium 4 or Celeron compatible CPU or faster, 1 GB RAM, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, Windows compatible soun
Pedal Inputs Sustain, Expression
MIDI I/O In, Out, and USB
USB Yes
Height 2.5"
Width 36"
Depth 11.25"
Weight 28 lbs.
Power Supply Bus Powered, AC Adapater Optional

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