Product Detail
Enhance your VST instrument and effect control with the Akai Professional MPK249 USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller. It comes with free Akai Pro VIP3.0 (worth $99.99), providing seamless access to your virtual instrument and effect collection. This software - hardware combo maximizes workflow, offering a natural playing experience and boosting creativity. With VIP3.0, quickly search your VST library by instrument type, timbre, style, or articulation. Sculpt rich sounds by layering up to 8 instruments per VIP instance and adding up to 4 VST effects per channel. Use Pad Chord Progressions and Key Control processors for powerful performances. Engineered as an all - in - one solution, the MPK249 combines deep software integration with enhanced workflow. It features 49 semi - weighted keys with aftertouch, 8 assignable knobs, faders, and switches, 16 MPC - style pads with RGB feedback, and onboard transport buttons. Three banks expand control elements and four pad banks increase the number of pads. It interfaces directly with Mac or PC via USB power and plug - and - play. The 49 semi - weighted, full - size keys have a premium piano - style keybed for a natural feel. They are velocity - sensitive and have aftertouch for dynamic performances. Octave controls let you access the full melodic range. Classic MPC features like Swing, Note Repeat, Full Level, and 16 Levels are onboard. The arpeggiator helps explore complex melodies. Comes with powerful production software: Ableton Live Lite for spontaneous music creation and MPC Beats, a free DAW based on the MPC workflow. It also includes a world - class software suite with MPC Beats Expansions, Hybrid 3, and Xpand!2. Key features include 49 semi - weighted keys, 64 RGB - illuminated MPC pads, 24 assignable Q - Link controllers, a backlit LCD screen, iOS compatibility, USB - MIDI and 5 - pin MIDI, comprehensive transport controls, and more. Technical specs cover key type, pad features, control elements, computer interface, and power requirements.
Using the Akai Professional MPK249 is a breeze. First, connect it to your Mac or PC via USB. It's plug - and - play, so you don't need to worry about complicated setups. If you want to use it with an iOS device, you'll need to buy the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit separately. When playing, the semi - weighted keys with aftertouch give you a natural feel. You can use the octave controls to reach different parts of the musical range. The MPC - style pads are great for creating beats. Use the MPC features like Swing, Note Repeat, and the arpeggiator to add rhythm and melody to your music. For sound shaping, use the Q - Link controllers to adjust parameters of your virtual instruments and effects. Remember to keep your software up - to - date. You can download updates for Akai Pro VIP3.0, Ableton Live Lite, and MPC Beats from the official websites. When not in use, store the MPK249 in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If you need to clean it, use a soft, dry cloth. Don't use any harsh chemicals or abrasive materials as they could damage the device.
