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AKAI Professional MPK249 - USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 49 Semi Weighted Keys, Assignable MPC Controls, 16 Pads and Q-Links, Plug and Play

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Size: 49 Keys


Style: Controller Only


Features

  • Pro Keyboard Performance - 49 semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive full-size keys and a premium piano-style keybed for unprecedented response and natural feel
  • Beat Making Essentials - 16 RGB-illuminated MPC-style pads each with 4 banks for 64 pads - the perfect solution for triggering samples, loops, one-shots, melodics and more
  • Assignable Control - 24 assignable Q-Link controllers comprising 8 control knobs, faders and switches engineered for hassle-free DAW / virtual instrument mapping
  • Your Studio Centerpiece - Take command of your peripheral MIDI equipment courtesy of an onboard USB-MIDI interface with 5-pin MIDI input and output
  • Core MPC Tools - MPC mainstay controls included - MPC Note Repeat, arpeggiator, MPC Full Level, Tap Tempo and Time Division
  • Comprehensive Production Software Package for Mac and PC included - Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech and Xpand2(downloads)
  • The MPC Production Experience - Includes MPC Beats Software complete with the finest features and essential production tools from the Akai Professional MPC Series

Description

Complete Workstation Control – Introducing the MPK2 Series .Engineered to be an all-in-1 controller solution, the Akai Professional MPK249 is a 49-key performance pad and keyboard controller that combines deep software integration, enhanced workflow, and core technologies from the iconic line of MPC workstations. The MPK249 comes fully loaded with a professional production software package plus a comprehensive, customizable interface for manipulating virtual instruments, effect plugins, DAWs and more. MPK249 features 49 semi- weighted keys with after touch, 16 MPC-style pads with RGB feedback, 8 assignable knobs, faders and switches, and onboard transport buttons. 3 banks expand the number of knobs, faders and switches (up to 24 of each), and four pad banks expand the number of pads (up to 64 total). Plus, MPK249 is USB- powered and optimized to interface directly with your Mac or PC with hassle- free plug-and-play connectivity.

Brand: AKAI


Number of Keys: 49


Connectivity Technology: USB


Special Feature: Studio Recording, Velocity Sensitive Keys


Model Name: MPK249


Item Weight: 12.6 pounds


Product Dimensions: 12.28 x 29.06 x 3.39 inches


Country of Origin: Taiwan


Item model number: MPK249


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: June 1, 2015


Compatible Devices: DAW, REASON, SONAR, CAKEWALK, CUBASE, NUEDO, LOGIC PRO, PRO TOOLS, MAC PRO, WINDOWS, COMPUTER MUSIC


Connector Type: USB


Hardware Interface: USB


Musical Style: Electronic


Number of Keyboard Keys: 49


Size: 49 Keys


Power Source: USB power; no power adapter required


Standing screen display size: 3.5


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Size: 25 Keys Style: Controller Only
I wanted a reliable desktop controller that was easy to use. The MPK225 is exactly what I needed. I agree with the positive Amazon reviews that this controller has received. It's an excellent controller for Window and Mac I Am however scratching my head about the one-star reviews. Unfortunately, some people look at the negative review percentages and base their purchase decisions on them. I feel the need to address some of them so that potential buyers can see how illogical and nonsensical they are. It’s not that the MPK225 is a one star controller, it’s that the buyers didn’t bother to read the description before purchasing it. Either that or they have poor comprehension skills. My comments are proceeded by a - “You can't use it without an amplifier and/or a computer connected to it.” -It’s MIDI controller. Nowhere in the description does it say that this controller has a built-in amplifier. This is not a self-contained keyboard. (Read the description). “There is not plug-in feature for a headphone.” -Nowhere in the description does it say that this controller has a headphone jack. (Read the description). “No power adapter (for 6 Volt 1 Amp) included - is optional (come on, how ridiculous is that?).” -Read the description “This product did not come with a power supply cord. Why?” -Read the description -Not ridiculous at all in the year 2020+. Again, why would you buy something that doesn’t come with everything you want? (Read the description). “It feels much heavier than described.” -Lol, what??? It weighs what it weighs. “It has an incredible high quality feel to it, but the outfitting is 'cheap', poor, at best, meaning Akai should include the power adapter, install a head-phone plug and/or make the controller bluetooth capable, and battery-capable.” -Why not purchase a controller that has all of that? (Read the description). “It's ridiculous if you think about it. Why would you want to have only a 61 key keyboard other than for reasons being truly portable and then not being able to take it on the road trip, use it while in the bus cross country or in the car when bord or on the plane... Size = portability feature, very important. The only reason why I chose a 61 key and not a 88 key.” -Since when is a 3ft wide keyboard considered “portable”? Wow, just WOW! Is this person being serious? I can’t say I ever saw a person on an airplane jamming away on a 61 key controller. ” I had to resort to buying the expensive heavy non-portable stationary 61 key controller in order to find out that I can only operate it with a direct power source such as at least a laptop (USB connection) - I could plug it into the car of course, after I buy a 'longer' cable. But you still can't hear any sound until you set up speakers in your amplifier / computer through your MIDI/OUT connection.” -Yeah, I’m sure this person had a gun pointed to their head. If you know a product isn’t capable of doing what you want it to do, why on Earth would you buy it?!? -Regarding the need for sound. For portability, use a laptop. It has USB for you MIDI connection, and a headphone jack. That’s the way people do it with this type of controller. “it's going all back today.” What a shame, what a hassle, what an inconvenience.” -This is what happens when you don’t read item descriptions. The shame is on you and not AKAI. ” I suggest, if you want to find out if this is what you want or need, if it is right for you, really, the only and best option is to buy it and look at it yourself and see if it fits your need and expectations.” -Nonsense! In this day and age of information overload, a simple web search, YouTube reviews, a few phone calls to a music store, etc. can provide you with all the info you need. That being said, of course you will have the occasional faulty unit. I think low ratings are fair in those cases especially if product support is unwilling to rectify the problem. Also, I wish Amazon would have a separate rating for bad shipping. It’s not a manufacturers fault if an item is late or damaged by the shipping company. I bought a car once, the add said the car had no tires. I bought the car and then complained that it didn’t come with tires <sarcasm>. You see how silly that is? READ THE DESCRIPTION!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2022 by Al R.
    • Love it, love Akai.
Size: 25 Keys Style: Controller Only
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I’ll keep this short. By far my favorite USB / MIDI keyboard I’ve used. I had tried the cheaper 25 key Akai, but it was just too small and the synth key action I didn’t like. By contrast, this thing is a full sized keyboard. For most electronic music production, you might try a riff or something on the keyboard, test out chords etc., but you’re unlikely to be playing Mozart. Point being, I’d rather a very useful 25 key to a less useful full size 88. 25 is also about as big as fits decently on a desk, especially with a mixer and more. The drum pads are super responsive and sensitive, and 4x8 banks gives you 32 options, though I doubt many use them much - I’d get an MPC or something if I wanted just the pads. They’re there and work very well though. Note repeat is like an arp for the pads as well. Regular arp mode is nice too and well implemented, you can get some cool sounds going by playing with latch and letting the arp bounce around notes. You’ll almost always edit them in a DAW, but it’s a starting point for some cool stuff. The keys feel great, play great, etc., far from the synth action of the cheaper models. Tons of onboard DAW presets plus Ableton Live Lite included is good, too. No support for mixcraft which I use, but no surprise there.. anything common is covered though, and you can make your own presets as well. I do wish there was more variability in the presets - swappable banks like the pads would be nice, since for example if you’re using a VST like serum, there’s a lot of places you can map the knobs - plus if you mod one, changing the mod % is a different knob. Of course, there’s really not much room, and if I care that much there are MIDI controllers with more options, I even have a 49-key that at least has sliders and 12 knobs, but I still rarely use it, this is so much more preferable. (And yes I keep note stickers on some keys.. never officially learned to play so those are helpful at times). By far my favorite MIDI equipment, would buy again for sure. Also just confirms my love for Akai, I think more Akai products are in my future. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2018 by aberwah aberwah
    • Beatmakers look no further!!!!!
Size: 25 Keys Style: Controller Only
Been making beats since 2013; this is easily the best 25 key midi keyboard on the market, but what do you expect from Akai. I had to buy a replacement because my midi cord input jack got ripped out (please beware of this with all MIDI controllers, the jack is very fragile!!) and I noticed that the updated version was a lot sleeker and about 5 pounds lighter ( I had my previous mpk225 for 5 years as a gift from a friend) and it makes for toting it around a lot easier. Akai I would recommend marketing a carrying case for these because it would come in handy. Regardless amazing controller, great arpeggio function and note delay function, 8 mini pads on the top aren’t too stiff, the keys play as perfect as a midi controller could, don’t stick or lag and respond well in real time playing. For the price, durability (I dropped my last mpk 50-60 times), design, easy compatibility with most DAWs (I’ve plugged it up easily to FL studio 12, FL studio 20, and a friend’s Logic in his home studio setup), and easy assurance you’re getting with a name like Akai, you can rest assured you’re getting every dollar tenfold. I argue that Akai is better than Native Instruments in every debate I have with other producers/engineers because of this controller. I would say that Akai should be sponsoring me because of how sweet I make them sound, but really I should be sponsoring them for this MPK225. If you don’t have one of these to make music on your computer, you are lacking!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2021 by Average Joseph

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