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SKU: MPK249

Product Description

Akai Professional's MPK controller keyboards have become the go to keyboards for most professional MIDI rigs.The MPK249 brings you new RGB-illuminated MPC-style pads to the superb action of its aftertouch-enabled 49-note keybed. With features such as the MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and an arpeggiator for complex rhythmic and melodic manipulation you have more control than ever! With its assignable faders, buttons, and encoders (eight each), 16 performance pads, transport controls, LCD screen, and USB/iOS modes, the MPK249 makes it easy to do the simple things well.

Free Software Included

Included with the MPK249 is a free download for Akai Pro VIP 3.0 which will enhance your music making with an impressive array of easily searchable virtual instruments and pairs effortlessly with the MPK249 for an intuitive workflow. VIP is capable of impressive tone manipulation as up to 8 instruments and patches can be layered per VIP instance and 4 VST effects can be applied per instrument for rich, intricate sound sculpting. VIP is loaded with features that you’ll find useful on the live stage and in the studio.

Akai Professional MPC Beats

Akai Professional are now offering that classic MPC beat-making workflow in a software format. Introducing MPC Beats! With both Simple and Advanced modes, MPC Beats has features to satisfy both beginner and experienced beat producers. The accessible interface, streamlined Simple mode, and the included templates make MPC Beats a great starting point for those looking to get into making beats. More experienced users will enjoy the over 80 audio FX plugins for warping, manipulating, and transforming audio, as well as the VST/AU compatibility for using third-party virtual instruments and audio plugins. You also get two stereo tracks for recording instruments or vocals.

MPC Beats comes free with this controller but is also free to download and use with any class-compliant USB MIDI controller regardless of brand. You can also expand the sample library in MPC Beats by purchasing expansion packs from premier sound designers.

Specifications

  • Specification: Detail
  • Number of Keys: 49
  • Type of Keys: Semi-weighted
  • Aftertouch: Yes
  • Number of Performance Pads: 16
  • Number of Encoders/Pots: 8
  • Number of Sliders/Faders: 8
  • Dedicated Transport Control: Yes
  • Other Controllers: 8 x assignable buttons; mod, pitch wheels
  • System Requirements Mac: 1.25 GHz G4/G5 or faster (Intel recommended), 2GB RAM, OSX 10.5
  • System Requirements PC: 1.5 GHz Pentium 4 or Celeron compatible, 2GB RAM, Windows 8, 7, Vista, or XP, Windows-compatible sound card
  • Pedal Inputs: Sustain, Expression
  • MIDI I/OD: in in/out, USB, iOS
  • USB: Yes
  • Height: 3.38"
  • Width: 29"
  • Depth: 12.25"
  • Weight: 12.6 lbs.
  • Power Supply: USB Bus Powered
  • Manufacturer Part Number: MPK249
Specifications
Number of Keys
49
Key Action
Semi Weighted
Brand
Akai
Key Size
Full Size
Connectivity
USB

Customer Reviews

4.9

7 reviews

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Mr Tommy Dolan22nd Jul 2021

Dont know what to write here, really. Got it a few weeks ago and its a great piece of kit, but Im only gradually working out how to get the most out of it. But I knew it would be a steep learning curve when I got it as I know basically nothing about midi controllers/mapping etc. In terms of just the keyboard and the buttons/knobs/pads etc they all fell great. I confess I havent used any of the software that came with it as Im using it was Reaper.

Value 4Looks 5Durability 4Sound 4

Stephen Bryson26th Jun 2020

The Akai249 is a solid piece of kit. You can feel that as soon as you take it out the box. I had initially been put off by reviews saying the keybed was very stiff but after I tried (and returned) a cheaper keyboard, it felt the way it should. Good synth style action which is not stiff or hard to play. It just feels solid and the right weight for synth style. If I was to nit pick, i would say the usb connection seems a bit flimsy. So hoping it holds out on me as I am constantly setting up and putting away my set up. It doesn't feel like it will break anytime soon, it just doesn't feel as tight as it could be. I spent a lot of time researching 49 key midi controllers and am delighted with it. I don't regret spending a little bit more to get a solidly constructed piece of kit. Using with ableton and it just works straight out the box with the live lite preset. Exactly what I wanted. I highly recommend this keyboard for ableton live.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

James Hulbert4th May 2020

Great midi keyboard! Seems to plug straight into ableton with full functionality seems pretty intuitive to use too

Mr Connor Speake1st May 2020

Value 4Looks 5Durability 4Sound 5

Mr Ian Stewart30th Jan 2019

After extensive research I chose this keyboard controller as a midi interface and to control software string sample libraries. It is the best semi-weighted keyboard I have ever played and all controls - keyboard, faders, rotary controls and MPC pads - integrate easily with Ableton Live 10.

Trusted Customer3rd Oct 2014

Really nice keyboard,solid build,great features.

Trusted Customer10th Jun 2014

Using with Reason 7.1 and Akai have not provided mapping for it yet.

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