Akai MPK2 61 Keys

The Controller Keyboard, Evolved

Akai Professional’s MPK controller keyboards have become standard equipment in many professional MIDI rigs. The latest MPK261 rocks improvements in every major area, from its new RGB-illuminated MPC-style pads to the superb action of its aftertouch-enabled 61-note keybed. The MPK261 gives you boatloads of workflow-enhancing features such as MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and an arpeggiator for complex rhythmic and melodic manipulation. With its assignable faders, buttons, and encoders (eight each), 16 performance pads, transport controls, LCD screen, and USB/iOS modes, the MPK261 gives you absolute control over your software.

Akai Professional MPK261 Controller Keyboard Features:

• 61 semi-weighted, full-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 backlit 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 arpeggiator 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 jack, one 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
• Includes SONiVOX Eighty Eight Ensemble
• Includes Akai Professional VIP3 virtual instrument workstation software/plug-in

Tech Specs

• Type:Keyboard Controller
• Number of Keys:61
• Type of Keys:Semi-weighted
• Velocity Sensitive:Pressure and Velocity-sensitive pads
• 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 Sustain, 1 x Expression
• MIDI I/O:In/Out/USB/iOS
• USB:1 x Type B
• Computer Connectivity:USB
• Software:VIP3.0 (free download)
• Hardware Requirements – Mac:1.25 GHz G4/G5 or Faster (Intel Recommended), 2GB RAM
• Hardware Requirements – PC:1.5 GHz Pentium 4 or Celeron CPU, 2GB RAM, Windows-compatible Sound Card
• OS Requirements – Mac:OS X 10.7 or Later
• OS Requirements – PC:Windows 7 SP1 or later
• Power Supply:Bus Powered
• Height:3.38″
• Width:35.63″
• Depth:12.25″
• Weight:15.1 lbs.