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Akai Professional MPK88

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Sitting in front of the MPK88 is like being in front of a cockpit of awesome gear. Yeah, it's a MIDI controller with a set of 88 fully weighted keys (with aftertouch). And you're going to love playing them for everything from piano-style music to 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 just about 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 MPK88... CRAZY control, crazy-awesome value.

Akai Professional MPK88 88-key MIDI Controller Features at a Glance:
  • 88-key fully weighted, hammer-action keyboard with aftertouch for expressive melodic creativity
  • MPC-pad section of 16 genuine MPC pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity
  • MPC pads access four banks each for instant access to 64 samples
  • Assignable Q-Link controller section for flexible control of most software parameters
  • Eight Q-Link knobs, eight Q-Link faders, eight Q-Link buttons, three banks each
  • Key Split enables control of two different sounds from the same keyboard
  • Dedicated transport controls for tracking and editing
  • MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and arpeggiator aid in creative process
  • MPC Full Level, MPC 16-Level, Tap Tempo, and Time Division assist with tempo and dynamics
  • MIDI output over USB, bus powered, class compliant: plug and play with one USB cable
  • Comes with Ableton Live Lite Akai Professional Edition software
  • Works with most MIDI recording, sequencing, and performance software
  • Includes USB cable, software CD, and Quick Start guide
Akai Professional MPK88 Specs:
Number of Keys 88
Type of Keys Weighted
Aftertouch Yes
Number of Performance Pads 16
Number of Encoders/Pots 9
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 1x Sustain, 2 x Foot Switch
MIDI I/O In, Out, and USB
USB Yes
Height 5.2"
Width 51.7"
Depth 14.9"
Weight 67 lbs.
Power Supply Bus Powered, AC Adapter Optional

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