Akai Professional MPK249 49-Key Controller, Black-on-Black

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Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPK249 49-Key Controller, Black-on-Black

Name: Akai Professional MPK249 49-Key Controller, Black-on-Black
Brand: Akai Professional
SKU: L84264000000000
Price: 469.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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Engineered to be your all-in-one controller solution.

The Akai Professional MPK249—now in a black-on-black finish—is a performance pad and keyboard controller that combines deep software integration, enhanced workflow and core technologies from the iconShow More

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MPK249 49-Key Controller, Black-on-Black Specifications:

Keyboard

Number of keys: 49
Action: Semi-weighted
Key size: Full
Velocity sensitive: Yes
Aftertouch: Yes
Key type: Piano-style

Connectivity

USB MIDI: Yes
5-Pin MIDI: In/Out
Sustain: Yes
Expression: Yes
iOS compatibility: Yes, Apple camera kit (sold separately)
Audio I/O: Not applicable
Other: Not applicable

Controls

Knobs: 8 knobs; 3 banks
Faders: 8 faders; 3 banks
Drum pads: 16 backlit, velocity sensitive; 4 banks
Buttons/switches: 8 switches; 3 banks
Pitch wheel: Yes
Mod wheel: Yes
DAW transport: Yes

Onboard Features

Edit mode: Yes
Auto mapping: Info not available
Zones: Info not available
Number of presets: Info not available
Display: Backlight LCD
Program change: Yes
Bundled Software: Ableton Live Lite, AIR Hybrid 3, SONiVOX Twist 2.0
Arpeggiator: Yes

Other

Width: 29" (736 mm)
Height: 3.38" (86 mm)
Depth: 12.25" (311 mm)
Weight: 12.6 lb.
Construction: Info not available
USB power: Yes
Power adapter: 6V DC, 1A (sold separately)

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Akai Professional MPK249 49-Key Controller, Black-on-Black

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