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AKAI Professional MPK261 and EXP - USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 61 Semi Weighted Keys, Assignable MPC Controls, 16 Pads, and Expression Pedal

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Size: 61 Keys


Style: Controller w/ Expression Pedal


Features

  • Pro Keyboard Performance - 61 semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive full-size keys and a premium piano-style keybed for unprecedented response and natural feel
  • Beat Making Essentials - 16 RGB-illuminated MPC-style pads each with 4 banks for 64 pads - the perfect solution for triggering samples, loops, one-shots, melodics and more
  • Assignable Control - 24 assignable Q-Link controllers comprising 8 control knobs, faders and switches engineered for hassle-free DAW / virtual instrument mapping
  • The MPC Production Experience - Includes MPC Beats Software complete with the finest features and essential production tools from the Akai Professional MPC Series
  • Expand your MIDI capabilities - The universal expression pedal connects to MIDI controllers, digital piano, keyboard, synthesizer, or guitar effect, expanding your MIDI capabilities
  • Play your way - Manipulate MIDI parameters with Expression Pedal, including volume control, effects, modulation, panning, filter sweep and more

Date First Available: December 29, 2021


Size: 61 Keys


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    • Love it, love Akai.
Size: 25 Keys Style: Controller Only
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I’ll keep this short. By far my favorite USB / MIDI keyboard I’ve used. I had tried the cheaper 25 key Akai, but it was just too small and the synth key action I didn’t like. By contrast, this thing is a full sized keyboard. For most electronic music production, you might try a riff or something on the keyboard, test out chords etc., but you’re unlikely to be playing Mozart. Point being, I’d rather a very useful 25 key to a less useful full size 88. 25 is also about as big as fits decently on a desk, especially with a mixer and more. The drum pads are super responsive and sensitive, and 4x8 banks gives you 32 options, though I doubt many use them much - I’d get an MPC or something if I wanted just the pads. They’re there and work very well though. Note repeat is like an arp for the pads as well. Regular arp mode is nice too and well implemented, you can get some cool sounds going by playing with latch and letting the arp bounce around notes. You’ll almost always edit them in a DAW, but it’s a starting point for some cool stuff. The keys feel great, play great, etc., far from the synth action of the cheaper models. Tons of onboard DAW presets plus Ableton Live Lite included is good, too. No support for mixcraft which I use, but no surprise there.. anything common is covered though, and you can make your own presets as well. I do wish there was more variability in the presets - swappable banks like the pads would be nice, since for example if you’re using a VST like serum, there’s a lot of places you can map the knobs - plus if you mod one, changing the mod % is a different knob. Of course, there’s really not much room, and if I care that much there are MIDI controllers with more options, I even have a 49-key that at least has sliders and 12 knobs, but I still rarely use it, this is so much more preferable. (And yes I keep note stickers on some keys.. never officially learned to play so those are helpful at times). By far my favorite MIDI equipment, would buy again for sure. Also just confirms my love for Akai, I think more Akai products are in my future. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2018 by aberwah aberwah
    • Akai Doesn't Let You Know
Size: 49 Keys Style: Controller Only
That the free Ableton Live lite software that you are supposed to get with this keyboard/controller is no longer available. Because Ableton has failed to heed the warnings of Apple (for five years straight actually!), it can no longer be supported on Apple Computers. Honestly, if I hadn't already thrown the box, I'd return this and go with a different brand. The keyboard is not very useful without the midi files to support it. Very disappointed that Both Akai and Amazon have continued to support what is essentially a misrepresentation of the value of this buy. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2020 by Swansuite
    • A worthy upgrade from the Mini MK3
Size: 25 Keys Style: Controller Only
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I didn’t want a MIDI controller that was very big, so I first purchased the Akai MPK Mini MK3 but I wasn’t very happy with its keys. It was a great quality controller, but the Mini keys felt strange and cramped to me. On top of that, the velocity of every note I played into Logic Pro X came in very soft & quiet unless I really smashed into the keys as fast as I could while I played. Next, I ordered this MPK225 and the difference was night and day. It’s a bigger than I preferred, but as you can see in the pic, it still fit between my keyboard and computer, so that’s good enough for me. The semi-weighted full-sized keys on MPK225 feel way nicer to play, and I have zero velocity issues. Everything about this unit feels top-notch. It’s a really great bang for your buck. The Mini MK3 is a great unit too, but if you’re checking out both of them like I was, I’d say just go for this larger unit. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2020 by kyldh kyldh
    • Comprehensive control with a good feel
Size: 25 Keys Style: Controller Only
I wanted a lot of control in a small space and this keyboard delivers. The keys feel nice - solid with some mass. The pads are great with excellent aftertouch, fully programmable in four banks with a "full velocity" switch and a programmable repeat. It syncs to external clock easily. The keyboard arpeggiator is excellent with most common patterns available. The other programmable knobs and switches (with a transport control) are what you want. Not great for master clock as you have to go page diving to get to tempo and the internal clock isn't very accurate. I have not used the included software - I am using it with MIDI DIN only. The USB port is being used for power. (NB - No wall wart included.) Buy an OnStage pedestal stand and you will be styling. <g> Highly recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2018 by trickdog
    • Good at first but broke quickly
Size: 49 Keys Style: Controller Only
When this keyboard first arrived, it worked extremely well and was very easy to use. I work in the music industry, and the portability and power of this keyboard was great. A few months after purchasing the keyboard, the lowest D note started malfunctioning, playing at the highest volume no matter the pressure on the key or sometimes not playing at all. I emailed the Akai staff to ask for help as I had only had the keyboard for a few months. After a full factory reset, they suggested I send the keyboard back to them. I was expected to pay for shipping to them and was told the repairs would take 2-4 weeks (not including shipping). Because I use the keyboard for my work, not having the item for over a month isn't a viable option, and so I've had to play with the broken key since. The rest of the keyboard works great, but I've been disappointed by the help I received in fixing this issue. Don't expect much help when/if your keyboard needs repairs. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2018 by Miguel Torres
    • My new best friend
Size: 49 Keys Style: Controller Only
My only qualm (not problem), is that I have to plug it into my iMac directly instead of my power hub. Great device. I use logic pro X and it has a preset for it. I have not had any issues plus it looks real cool too. I would say definitely get this if you use logic pro X, it has been worth the money I spent. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2017 by Shavoz

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