The Akai MPK261 MIDI Keyboard Controller features semi weighted keys giving you greater control over speed and the sounds you produce. The MPK261 also comes with RGB backlit velocity sensitive trigger pads derived from the MPC Renaissance 8 assignable control knobs the ability to send QWERTY-style commands using soft-controls and advanced music production software titles including Ableton Live Lite and MPC Essentials.
Now Available – VIP 3.0 With EastWest support The third generation of the innovative platform accompanying a wide range of M-Audio & Akai based MIDI controllers. One of the most prominent enhancements to the system is the MIDI Learn functionality allowing you to map the controls of any VIP-compatible keyboard to VIP’s parameters allowing you to use the ever-growing library of MIDI controller mapping for added convenience. Pad Chord Progressions are also not included allowing you to play factory or user-defined chord progressions. Key Control modes also allow you to play scales harmonised chords or chords progressions for added versatility. The VIP software now includes support for EastWest’s full catalogue of virtual instruments including the award-winning ComposerCloud subscription service. The VIP 3.0 software allows you to play virtually any VST compatible plug-in and/or effects unit. Another highly useful feature is the VIP Native Plugin Map allowing 3rd party virtual instrument and effect creators to craft their own plugin maps for optimised VIP integration and improved workflow. All-in-one controller The Akai MPK261 is a performance pad and keyboard controller that combines software integration enhanced workflow and core technologies from the iconic MPCs. It comes fully loaded with a comprehensive interface for manipulating virtual instruments effects plugins DAWs and more. The controller puts 61 semi weighted keys with aftertouch 8 assignable knobs faders and switches 16 MPC style pads with RGB feedback and onboard transport buttons at your fingertips. Three banks expand the number of knobs faders and switches (up to 24 each) and four pad banks expand the pads (up to 64 total). Plus the Akai MPK261 is optimised to interface directly with your Mac and PC using USB power plug and play connectivity. Perform and record The Akai MPK261 has a premium piano-style keybed with 61 semi weighted full size keys for an excellent natural response and feel. The velocity sensitive keys are fitted with aftertouch for dynamic recordings and expressive performances. Octave Up and Down controls allow players to access the entire melodic range play bass lines piano harmony solo leads and more. Bundled with MPK261 is SONiVOX?s Eighty-Eight Ensemble an authentic grand-piano virtual instrument that lets you compose or perform with pristine expertly voiced piano samples. MPC functionality Classic MPC Swing MPC Note Repeat MPC Full Level and 16 Levels are all onboard for further inspiration. With MPK261 musicians and composers can incorporate genuine MPC workflow into their productions and create with the tools that producers have relied on for years: MPC Swing lets MPK261 users obtain that tight organic groove that made Akai Pros groundbreaking MPC music-making machines so legendary. MPC Note Repeat and 16 Levels make it easy to build beats and construct short melodic sequences using the MPC-style pads. In addition an arpeggiator with adjustable resolution range and patterns enables users to explore complex melodic ideas effortlessly. Complete with music software The Akai MPK261 comes complete with Ableton Live Lite and MPC Essentials for out of the box music creation. Ableton Live Lite is a fluid audio/MIDI environment that enables musicians and producers to spontaneously compose record remix improvise and edit musical ideas. MPC Essentials a groove/beat production and sample-triggering software can integrate directly into any DAW such as Ableton Live Lite or run standalone. In addition it extends the power of MPK261 by adding up to 8 pad banks and 4 samples and insert effects per pad. Free MPC Beats software Bring the iconic MPC work format and sounds to your computer for free! Included with this controller is the new MPC Beats software. With MPC Beats you’ll find the iconic layout of the 4×4 drum sample grid sample library browser which is filled with 2gb of samples from the MPC Expansion packages. Sounds that defined a genre with the original MPC series. MPC Beats can be used as standalone software or a plugin for your DAW and with a variety of Beat Templates and a multitude of effects and processors you can start producing immediately. Features 61 semi-weighted full-size keys with aftertouch 16 RGB-illuminated MPC-style pads each with 4 banks for 64 pads 24 assignable Q-Link controllers include knobs faders and switches (8 of each) Revamped control layout with backlit LCD screen USB-MIDI with 5-pin MIDI input and output iOS compatibility using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately) Comprehensive transport & 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 with split mode for expressive performances 2 assignable footswitch jacks and 1 expression jack USB power and plug-and-play connectivity Production software package included: Ableton Live Lite Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech SONiVOX Twist 2.0 SONiVOX Eighty-Eight Ensemble and Akai Pro MPC Essentials (downloads) Specifications Number of Keys: 61 semi-weighted full-size keys with aftertouch Pads: 16 pressure- and velocity-sensitive light-up MPC-style pads x 4 banks Q-Link Controls: 8 control knobs 8 faders and 8 backlit switches Computer Interface: USB-MIDI with 5-pin MIDI input & output Octaves: 10 with Octave Up and Down Arpeggiator: Yes Additional Controls: MPC Note Repeat MPC Swing MPC Full Level 16 Levels Tap Tempo and Time Division Additional Inputs: (1) 1/4″ (6.35mm) TRS expression pedal input and (2) 1/4″ (6.35mm) TS sustain pedal or footswitch input Power: USB power; no power adapter required Dimensions: 35.63″ x 12.25″ x 3.38″ Weight: 15.1 lbs Requirements Macintosh: 1.25 GHz G4/G5 or faster (Intel Mac recommended) 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended) Mac OS X 10.4.11 (10.5 or later recommended) Windows: 1.5 GHz Pentium 4 or Celeron compatible CPU or faster (multicore CPU recommended) 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended) Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista or Windows XP Windows compatible sound card (ASIO driver support recommended) QuickTime recommended Available USB Port
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