Akai Professional MPK249 | 49-Key USB MIDI Keyboard & Drum Pad Controller with LCD Screen (16 Pads / 8 Knobs / 8 Faders), VIP Software Download Included

Akai Professional MPK249 | 49-Key USB MIDI Keyboard & Drum Pad Controller with LCD Screen (16 Pads / 8 Knobs / 8 Faders), VIP Software Download Included The Akai Professional MPK2 series of performance pad and keyboard controllers are an all-in-one controller solution for studio composers and live music performers. The MPK2 series combines deep software integration, enhanced workflow, and core technologies from the iconic line of MPC workstations with a keyboard for maximum flexibility without complication. The MPK249 features 49 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch pressure sensitivity, 16 MPC-style pads with RGB feedback, 8 Q-Link knobs, faders, and switches, and onboard transport buttons. Four pad banks expand the number of assignable pads to 64 total, and three banks expand assignable knobs, faders, and switches to 24 each. Plus, MPK249 is optimized to interface directly with your Mac or PC with USB power and plug-and-play connectivity, so you can go where you need to and have all you need to. Technical Specs Note Keys: (49) keys; semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive; 10-octave range with octave up/down buttons or transposition Pads: (16) pads; velocity- and pressure-sensitive; (4) banks Faders: (8) faders; (3) banks Knobs: (8) 360º encoders; (3) banks Switches (8) switches; LED-backlit; (3) banks Inputs / Outputs (1) USB port (1) 1/4” (6.35mm) TRS expression pedal input (1) 1/4” (6.35mm) TS sustain pedal or footswitch input (1) 5-pin MIDI in (1) 5-pin MIDI out Power: via computer USB bus or USB charger (sold separately) via power adapter (sold separately): 6V DC, 1A, center-positive

All-in-one controller with keyboard and trigger pads for performing live and composing in studio 49 semi-weighted, full-size keys with pressure sensitivity. USB-MIDI with 5-pin MIDI input & output 16 RGB-illuminated MPC-style pads (64 assignable via 4 banks) 8 control knobs, 8 faders, and 8 switches (24 assignable each via 3 banks) Includes VIP3.0 - the ground-breaking, award-winning music software platform that provides musicians and composers with a powerful hands-on control solution for their virtual instrument and virtual effect collectionPlease Note: This keyboard does not come with a traditional power adapter since the keyboard is mainly used with a computer, and the USB cable is the power cable because the computer fully powers the keyboard.