MPK61 61 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

Akai MPK61 61 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller; fully loaded for studio and stage! The MPK61 is a keyboard performance MIDI controller that expands the popular MPK line. Each MPK controller combines a piano style keybed with a bank of genuine Akai Professional MPC pads, assignable Q Link controllers and key technologies from the iconic MPC family of music production workstations. Akai MPK61 Features: 61 key semi weighted keyboard with aftertouch for expressive melodic creativity 16 genuine MPC pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity MPC pads access four banks each for instant access to 48 samples Control 72 software parameters with 24 assignable Q Link controllers Key Split enables two different sounds from the same keyboard MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and arpeggiator aid in creative process Transport controls for use with sequencers and DAWs MPC Full Level, MPC 12 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 Edition software Works with virtually all MIDI recording, sequencing, and performance software Producers, performers and DJs will appreciate the MPK61A s mix of 61 semi weighted keys