Akai Professional MPC Key 61 Standalone Sampler and Sequencer

Akai Professional has combined its legendary MPC platform with a keyboard workstation for the first time! The new MPC Key 61 is one of the most feature-packed standalone production tools ever produced. Akai's MPC changed music forever in the late '80s once pop and hip-hop luminaries got their hands on it, and this MPC Key 61 features refined versions of MPC tools with additional pressure-sensitive velocity pads, pad memory, 63 function buttons, and much more. Use the MPC Key 61 as a standalone workstation; a controller/input for DAWs, MIDI devices, or hardware synths; as a sampler; and almost anything else. The onboard LED display features a spacious 8.5-inch x 5.5-inch touchscreen, and the MPC’s 16GB flash storage comes loaded with 10GB of preinstalled content ready for use right out of the box. Plus, it’s easy to expand the MPC’s storage thanks to a built-in drive bay for solid-state or hard disk drives, a feature that Music Bliss MPC enthusiasts are excited to embrace. Legions of devotees are lining up to snag this piece of MPC innovation — order yours today!

FEATURES

• Standalone music production center — no computer required
  
• Sequence, sample, or connect to a DAW, MIDI device, or analog synth hardware
  
• Backlit LED-color display with touch control
  
• MIDI In/Thru/Out
  
• 16 pressure-sensitive pads (RGB-backlit), 8 banks, and 63 function buttons
  
• 4 fully assignable, touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs for any parameters
  
• 8 configurable CV/Gate outputs for modular gear control
  
• Hardware supports up to 8 audio tracks while software supports up to 128 audio tracks and 128 software MIDI / drum / VST / keygroup / CV tracks
  
• 16GB flash memory with a SATA slot for adding a SSD or HDD
  
• Ableton Link and Bluetooth 4.0 support
  
• Wide assortment of I/O including USB, XLR, 1/4-inch, TRS, and more
  
• 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch headphone outputs
  

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type:    Keyboard Workstation
  
• Sound Engine:    25 Plugin Instrument Engines
  
• Analog/Digital:    Digital
  
• Number of Keys:    61
  
• Type of Keys:    Semi-weighted
  
• Aftertouch:    Yes
  
• Velocity Sensitive:    Yes
  
• Other Controllers:    Pitchbend, Mod wheel, Assignable Touch Strip, Assignable Q Link Controller knobs
  
• Pads:    16 x RGB Velocity-sensitive MPC Drum Pads
  
• Number of Presets:    Over 6000
  
• Sequencer:    8-track Audio, 128-track MIDI
  
• Sampling:    Full MPC Sampling
  
• Audio Recording:    24-bit Audio Interface
  
• Memory:    4GB RAM
  
• Storage:    32GB internal storage (15GB free for user), Dedicated SATA bay for SSD
• expansion
  
• Audio Inputs:    2 x XLR-1/4" combo
  
• Audio Outputs:    4 x 1/4"
  
• Headphones:    1 x 1/4"
  
• USB:    2 x Type A, 1 x Type B
  
• Bluetooth:    Yes
  
• MIDI I/O:    In/Out/Thru/USB
  
• Pedal Inputs:    3 x 1/4" (sustain, footswitch, expression)
  
• Other I/O:    8 x CV/Gate, Ethernet Network Port
  
• Features:    7" Multi-touch LED Display
  
• Software:    MPC2 Software
  
• Power Source:    Standard IEC AC cable
  
• Height:    3.8"
  
• Width:    38.8"
  
• Depth:    12.3"
  
• Weight:    17.9 lbs.