AKAI Professional MPK261 Performance Keyboard Controller- 61-keys

Description: The Akai MPK261 is a 61-key MIDI keyboard that has semi-weighted keys with aftertouch. It also has 16 RGB performance drum pads with 4 banks. The MPK261 has a USB connection, MIDI input and output, an external power supply input, and an input for an expression pedal and two footswitches.Juice your productions with authentic MPC functionalityWith the Akai Professional MPK261, you can juice your productions with authentic MPC workflows, using the familiar tools producers have relied upon for years. MPC Swing delivers that tight, organic groove that made MPC units instant classics. MPC Note Repeat and 16 Levels make it easy to build beats and construct short melodic sequences using the MPK261's 16 RGB-illuminated MPC-style pads. Also onboard is an arpeggiator that lets you easily explore more complex melodic ideas with its adjustable resolution, range, and patterns.Addictive keyboard feel and plentiful performance controllersThe keyboard feel is a big deal. The MPK261's semi-weighted action is an ideal middle ground, working well for piano parts as well as fast synth leads. Akai Professional has also equipped it with assignable aftertouch - perfect for adding tasty vibrato and other modulation without having to disengage your hands from the keyboard. In addition to its assignable faders, buttons, and rotary encoders, the MPK261 is also fitted with sustain/footswitch and expression pedal jacks, as well as the de rigueur pitch and mod wheels.Enhanced hardware control over your softwareSeamlessly bridging the gap between hardware control and software performance, Akai Professional's latest generation of MPK controllers gives you the enhanced response of a refined new keybed, new RGB-illuminated MPC-style pads, the ability to send QWERTY-style commands via soft-controls, and a low-power iOS mode. It all adds up to enhanced hardware control over your software - which translates to greater productivity for you. The MPK261 is plug-and-play with your Mac or Windows computer, and it also sports iOS compatibility via Apple's optional iPad Camera Connection Kit. It even comes with free software, including Ableton Live Lite, Pro MPC Essentials, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 and Eighty Eight Ensemble, a re-creation of the 9' Steinway CD 327 grand, layered with orchestral and synthetic instruments for rich, cinematic textures.Craft sophisticated Virtual Instrument rigs with Akai Professional VIPThe difference between a cool MIDI controller keyboard and a full hybrid keyboard workstation is Akai Professional VIP3. This third-generation version of Akai Professional's Virtual Instrument Player software is a masterpiece of workflow management. It lets you load up just about any VST plug-in and combine up to eight virtual instruments plus effects into sophisticated arrangements with key zones, splits, and custom mappings — exactly what you'd expect from a standalone workstation. What's more, there's an ever-growing list of plug-ins that automatically map to your controller, but thanks to VIP3's MIDI Learn function, you can map any plug-in with any controller in any way you like. Run it as a standalone platform or use it as a plug-in in your favorite DAW. Either way, VIP3 will revolutionize the way you approach virtual instruments.Akai Professional MPK261 Controller Keyboard Features:61 semi-weighted, full-size keys with aftertouch16 RGB-illuminated MPC pads derived from the MPC Renaissance (each with 4 banks)24 assignable Q-Link controllers include knobs, faders, and switches (8 of each)New control layout with backlit LCD screenUSB-MIDI with 5-pin MIDI input and outputComprehensive transport and parameter controls for hands-on DAW integrationMPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and arpeggiator for advanced rhythmic and melodic manipulationMPC Full Level, 16 Levels, Tap Tempo, and Time Division assist with dynamics and tempoPitch bend, modulation, and octave controls for expressive recording and performingOne sustain/footswitch jack, one expression pedal jackUSB bus power for plug-and-play connectivityiOS compatibility via Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)Production software package included: Ableton Live Lite and Pro MPC EssentialsVirtual synths included: Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech and SONiVOX Twist 2.0Includes SONiVOX Eighty Eight EnsembleIncludes Akai Professional VIP3 virtual instrument workstation software/plug-inADDITIONAL FEATURES61 semi-weighted, full-size keys with aftertouch16 RGB-illuminated MPC-style pads each with 4 banks for 64 pads24 assignable Q-Link controllers include knobs, faders, and switches (8 of each)Revamped control layout with backlit LCD screenUSB-MIDI with 5-pin MIDI input and outputiOS compatibility using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)Comprehensive transport & parameter controls for hands-on DAW integrationMPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and arpeggiator for advanced rhythmic and melodic manipulationMPC Full Level, 16 Levels, Tap Tempo, and Time Division assist with dynamics and tempoPitch bend, modulation, and octave controls with split mode for expressive performances2 assignable footswitch jacks and 1 expression jackUSB power and plug-and-play connectivityProduction software package included: Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, Xpand!2 Synth, and MPC Beats (downloads)Includes VIP3.0 - the ground-breaking, award-winning music software platform that provides musicians and composers with a powerful hands-on control solution for theirKEY SPECSKeys61 semi-weighted, full-size keys with aftertouchPads16 pressure- and velocity-sensitivelight-up MPC-style pads x 4 banksQ-Link Controls8 control knobs8 faders8 backlit switchesComputer InterfaceUSB-MIDI with 5-pin MIDI input & outputOctaves10 with Octave Up and DownArpeggiatorYesAdditional ControlsMPC Note RepeatMPC SwingMPC Full Level16 LevelsTap TempoTime DivisionAdditional Inputs(1) 1/4" (6.35mm) TRS expression pedal input(2) 1/4" (6.35mm) TS sustain pedal or footswitch inputPowerUSB power; no power adapter requiredDimensions35.63" x 12.25" x 3.38" (WxDxH)Weight15.1 lbs

Price: 325 USD

Location: San Francisco, California

End Time: 2024-01-17T01:27:32.000Z

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