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 Professional
Number of Keys: 49
Connectivity Technology: USB
Special Feature: Velocity Sensitive Key, Studio Recording
Model Name: MPK249
Item Weight: 12.6 pounds
Product Dimensions: 12.28 x 29.06 x 3.39 inches
Item model number: MPK249
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: June 1, 2015
Compatible Devices: PC
Connector Type: USB
Hardware Interface: USB
Supported Software: Ableton Live
Material Type: Plastic
Musical Style: Electronic
Number of Keyboard Keys: 49
Size: 49 Keys
Hardware Platform: Any standard computer architecture that supports USB connectivity
Power Source: USB power; no power adapter required
Standing screen display size: 3.5
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Top Amazon Reviews
Size: 61 Keys
Style: Controller Only
This keyboard does what I need and then some. The pads are really incredible. Responsive and really fun to play. I put my portable pad controller on the shelf. This thing does it all - and it’s a standard in the industry so any DAW is going to pick it up right away. Akai’s support is horrible in my experience- so it’s a good thing it requires almost no support. The feel of the keys, the faders, knobs - you can’t ask for anything more. It has really renewed my love for just sitting down and making music. They keys make you want to play. Just a couple of issues: first, the box shows that it comes with Eighty Eight Ensemble. It does not. Apparently an expired agreement to include it. Most of the software it “includes” are obtained by registering the device and downloading. (Ableton Live Lite is included on a disc- everything else has to be downloaded) while this is not a huge issue, it does mean that the software it comes with is subject to change. If you really want Eighty Eight ensemble, be prepared to buy it. Second, Akai’s website is not for the faint of heart. Try finding any downloads (editor, firmware update, anything) and you’ll likely end up frustrated. Just run it as is. It’s fine. Finally, be aware the device IS USB powered so most people won’t need a power supply - but if you’re using it as a controller for a hardware device or you’re not hooking it up to your Mac or PC for whatever reason - you need to buy a power supply. Definitely would buy again, but the way this thing is built I don’t think I’ll ever have to.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2022 by Steve
Size: 25 Keys
Style: Controller Only
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2018 by aberwah aberwah
Size: 49 Keys
Style: Controller Only
Perfecto para aprender perfecto para profesionales perfecto para hacer
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025 by Juan
Size: 49 Keys
Style: Controller Only
This keyboard is probably the best midi keyboard I ever owned with an easy plug & play function & the controller can sync with your favorite daw easily .
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024 by Christian Virrey
Size: 61 Keys
Style: Controller Only
This is a beginners candyland. Knobs, buttons, pads, wheels, and keys. Works with pretty much anything. You may regret it, but that's waaaaaay later. It's also an advanced user's dream. Everything is customizable. I believe the 5-pin midi can function independent of the usb midi, and will do sends when programmed specifically to do so for whatever of 30 pre-sets it's saved in. I don't have a use for that yet, but I'm tempted to go find one just to do it. 4x4 pads on 4 banks, that's 64 hits, and each can be specifically dual color coded for on/off changes. Firm but sensitive. 8 knob/slider/toggles in 3 banks, that's 24 wide. Transport control dead center. DAW control is arrow keys and the enter button in the middle. It's a little thing, but it comes in handy. I'd say I sit low to middle between these two. I'm not a novice, but I've really jumped deep in the fire here to get stuff done. What I've discovered along the way is that you need to be ready to learn and be wrong about buying this from time to time. That's okay. Given the price, it's actually on point for what it does. I'm using Ableton, Fl Studio 20, and I've started fooling around with MPC Beats. Know your DAW. Know what does what and how. Why is not important, we don't have time for that. Set things, change things, play with things. Midi learn works with everything. Factory reset it and do it again. Youtube University is a thing. Ave Mcree is a big Akai lover, so check his stuff out. Professoar is a fun kid to watch and really knows how to set things up. Two great places to start a rabbit hole. I've come at working with this thing with the mindset that if you can do it once, do it five times, and if you can do that, you can do it a hundred times. MPC Beats is the freebie they "sell" you on when you register. It's... um... it's okay. It's not the greatest, but it's not bad at all, and you can do some respectable things with it. Additionally, there is a setup for the MPK2 series that lines up your knobs, pads and transport. You might have to dig into Youtube a bit for it, but it will line up when you find it. Support is slim for what is not obvious. There's little gripes you will come across. My little gripe I can't seem to get around is finding a DAW or DAW setting that sends color changes to the pads. It's there, but I can't find it. Seems like it's a common gripe. You can change the colors in the preset settings, save them and they stay, but if you flip between several drum pad kits on your DAW, the colors won't follow. You can power this with the USB cable, but I've noticed that if I don't plug directly into a PC USB port, I don't get full power or data (one or the other). Tried it with a few powered USB hubs, same result. I would suggest a solid, longer cord, or an extender cable. Again, mind the power draw. There are people who know they want this controller, and there are people that know they want nothing to do with Akai at all. This review is not for either of those. This is for the people caught in the middle. It's not the greatest, but it's good, functional, and does most of the job. I would say the free VST software that comes with it makes the price and the little things balance out (they throw Hybrid 3 in with everything, great synth VST). Don't delay in getting your software codes and downloads, and save them all in zip/rar/7z files, just in case. iLok does the licensing, works fine. Read, research, experiment, reset, repeat. Once you know how you flow... go go go.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2022 by Steve Webb