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Akai MPK49 Keyboard USB MIDI Controller

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New at Summer NAMM 2007

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Delivers powerful tools for maximizing your musical ideas.

Beat creation, MIDI sequencing, and live performance control are all possible with Akai's MPK49 USB / MIDI controller. Featuring a sleek black design, this 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch comes with 12 MPC-style drum pads with four pad banks each for a total of 48 total pads.

The pads have swing parameters which can be applied to the MPC Note Repeat function and the MPK49 keyboard's own arpeggiator for instant creation of ear-catching riff effects. They also feature the MPC-style Full Level and 12 Level velocity function.

Included in the array of assignable controls are 8 full-sized, 360-degree rotation pots, 8 full-sized sliders, and 8 backlit switches. All of them come with three banks, giving you a total of 24 pots, 24 sliders, and 24 switches to play with. Amongst the other assignable inputs are an expression pedal, footswitch, pitch bend, and modulation wheel. The MPK49 midi keyboard controller also has Tap Tempo and time-division buttons allow for real-time control of Note Repeat and Arpeggio clock speeds.

The large, custom LCD display makes it easy to see what you're working with, whether in the dark atmosphere of a nightclub or in the comfy confines of the studio.

Akai MPK49 Keyboard USB MIDI Controller Features:

  • 8 full-sized, 360 degree rotation pots, each with 3 banks for 24 pots total
  • MPC-style note repeat and all new arpeggiator
  • 8 full-sized sliders with 3 controller banks each for 24 sliders total
  • 8 assignable backlit switches with 3 controller banks each for 24 switches total
  • MMC/MIDI Start-Stop transport buttons
  • Large, easy-to-read custom LCD display
  • Dimensions: 29"L x 12"W x 4"H
  • Weight: 13 lbs.

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The Akai MPK49 USB/MIDI controller is an absolute beast. Whether it be for making hip-hop beats and melodies, to starting your own solo project with drums etc. this is the controller for you. I believe that Reason is the best program to use with this. Because, i have been able to writer full songs using only this controller, and then exporting them to Ableton to record vocals. So if you have a project you are gettng off the ground and seriously writing for, this is the controller for you!! Whether it be hip-hop, rap, electronica, or any other type of alternative genre, this controller will satisfy all needs.

Reviewed by Zac on 4/21/2008 who plays Electronica, Alternative.

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