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Akai Professional MPK49
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Description

The MPK49 ushers in a new era for USB/MIDI controllers by combining a high-quality 49-key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and 12 genuine MPC drum pads. 48 total pads are accessible via 4 pad banks. The pads feature the heart and soul of hip hop—the MPC Note Repeat and MPC Swing. The MPK49 even has a built-in arpeggiator for creating quick, creative riffs in seconds.

The MPK49 also features MPC Full Level and 12 Level functions on its pads, and MPC Swing can be applied to both Note Repeat and Arpeggio functions. Tap Tempo and time-division buttons allow for real-time control of Note Repeat and Arpeggio clock speeds. The MPK49 delivers an amazing 76 assignable controls, with assignable inputs that include an expression pedal, footswitch, and pitch bend and modulation wheels. More than just a USB/MIDI controller, the MPK49 captures the soul of your performance.

Features:

  • 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and full-sized keys
  • 8 full-sized, 360 degree rotation pots, each with 3 banks for 24 pots total
  • 12 genuine MPC pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity
  • 8 full-sized sliders with 3 controller banks for each for 24 sliders total
  • MPC note repeat and all-new arpeggiator
  • 8 assignable backlit switches with 3 controller banks each for 24 switches total
  • MMC/MIDI Start Stop transport buttons
  • Large, easy-to-read custom LCD display

Discussions

Can the Akai Professional MPK49 be played on stage like a regular musical keyboard?

I used to own a Casio CTK-6250 portable keyboard that had built-in tones. Now I'm interested in the Akai Professional MPK49 (or MPK61). From what I understand, Akai Professional MPK49 is a MIDI/USB "keyboard controller" that creates sounds via computer software digital audio workstation. Apparently, it is very useful in the studio. But what about live...

Gear thread - Pics of your setups

Because I am primarily analog audio based in my productions I hesitate to post. I use only one midi keyboard for midi input, an Akai MPK 49 But in any case this is my set up

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