Producers, performers and DJs will appreciate the MPK61’s mix of 61 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, 16 MPC pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity, 72 assignable Q-Link controllers, MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing and an arpeggiator. The MPK61’s size is ideal for performers who need a larger keyboard than the original 49-key MPK49 offers, but also prefer the lighter weight and associated portability of a semi-weighted keyboard. The MPK61 retains the key split features from the MPK88, enabling you to divide the keyboard into two zones for performing with two different programs at once.

Like its 25, 49 and fully weighted 88-key siblings – the MPK25, MPK49 and MPK88, respectively – the MPK61 empowers you to create and manipulate melodic, harmonic and rhythmic content and inspires creative production with its arpeggiator, MPC Swing and MPC Note Repeat technologies.

The MPK61 comes with Ableton Live Lite Akai Edition software, one of the most popular and powerful performance and production programs worldwide. Ableton Live Lite enables musicians to spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise and edit musical ideas in a seamless audio/MIDI environment. The MPK61 is a MIDI controller that sends MIDI data over USB for plug-and-play performance with Mac and PC. Because they are MIDI compliant, the MPK series works with virtually all MIDI recording, sequencing, and performance software for musical performers from keyboard players to producers to DJs and VJs.

Hit the stage with the only keyboard designed to enable you to perform the way today’s music is made.

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 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 Edition software
 Works with virtually all MIDI recording, sequencing, and performance software
 Displays: Custom LCD
 Footswitchable Patch Changes: yes
 Number of Independent MIDI Ins/Outs: 1
 Programmable Continuous Footpedals: 1
 Programmable Footswitches: 1
 Programmable controllers: MMC, MIDI START/STOP, MIDI CC
 System Real-Time Controls: MMC, MIDI START/STOP, MIDI CC
 Dimensions: 36"x11.25"x2.5" (WxDxH)
 Weight: 27.99 lbs shipping weight, 17.2 lbs keyboard only

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