Akai Professional MPK249 Keyboard Controller ( MPK-249 )

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Akai Professional MPK controller keyboards have become standard equipment in many professional MIDI rigs. The latest MPK249 rocks improvements in every major area from its new RGB-illuminated MPC-style pads to the superb action of its after touch-enabled 49-note key bed. The MPK249 gives you boatloads of workflow-enhancing features such as MPC Note Repeat MPC Swing and an arpeggio for complex rhythmic and melodic manipulation. With its assignable faders button sand encoders (eight each)16 performance pads transport controls LCD screen and USB/iOS modes the MPK249 gives you absolute control over your software.

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FEATURES

• 49 semi-weightedfull-size keys with aftertouch
• 16 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 back light LCD screen
• USB-MIDI with 5-pin MIDI input and output
• Comprehensive transport and parameter controls for hands-on DAW integration
• MPC Note Repeat MPC Swing and arpeggio for advanced rhythmic and melodic manipulation
• MPC Full Level 16 Levels Tap Tempo and Time Division assist with dynamics and tempo
• Pitch bend modulation and octave controls for expressive recording and performing
• One sustain/footswitch jackone expression pedal jack
• USB bus power for plug-and-play connectivity
• iOS compatibility via Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)
• Production software package included: Ableton Live Lite and Pro MPC Essentials
• Virtual synths included: Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech and SONiVOX Twist 2.0

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SPECIFICATIONS

Number of Keys:49

Type of Keys:Semi-weighted

Aftertouch:Yes

Pads:16

Other Controllers:8 x Assignable Buttons Mod Pitch Wheels

Encoders/Pots:8

Faders:8

Dedicated Transport Control:Yes

Pedal Inputs:1 x Sustain1 x Expression

MIDI I/O:In/Out/USB/iOS

USB:1 x Type B

Hardware Requirements - Mac:1.25 GHz G4/G5 or Faster (Intel Recommended)2GB RAM

Hardware Requirements - PC:1.5 GHz Pentium 4 or Celeron CPU2GB RAM Windows-compatible Sound Card

OS Requirements - Mac:OS X 10.5 or Later

OS Requirements - PC:Windows XP Vista78

Power Supply:Bus Powered

Height:3.38"

Width:29"

Depth:12.25"

Weight:12.6 lbs.

Manufacturer Part Number:MPK249

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