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AKAI Professional MPK261 - USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 61 Semi Weighted Keys, Assignable MPC Controls, 16 Pads and Q-Links, Plug and Play

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Size: 61 Keys


Style: Controller Only


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
  • Your Studio Centerpiece - Take command of your peripheral MIDI equipment courtesy of an onboard USB-MIDI interface with 5-pin MIDI input and output
  • Core MPC Tools - MPC mainstay controls included - MPC Note Repeat, arpeggiator, MPC Full Level, Tap Tempo and Time Division
  • Comprehensive Production Software Package for Mac and PC included - Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech and Xpand2(downloads)
  • The MPC Production Experience - Includes MPC Beats Software complete with the finest features and essential production tools from the Akai Professional MPC Series

Description

Complete Workstation Control – Introducing the MPK2 Series Engineered to be an all-in-one controller solution, the Akai Professional MPK261 is a 61-key performance pad and keyboard controller that combines deep software integration, enhanced workflow, and core technologies from the iconic line of MPC workstations. The MPK261 comes fully loaded with a professional production software package plus a comprehensive, customizable interface for manipulating virtual instruments, effect plugins, DAWs and more. MPK261 features 61 semi- weighted keys with aftertouch, 16 MPC-style pads with RGB feedback, 8 assignable knobs, faders and switches, and onboard transport buttons. Three banks expand the number of knobs, faders and switches (up to 24 of each), and four pad banks expand the number of pads (up to 64 total). Plus, MPK261 is USB-powered and optimized to interface directly with your Mac or PC with hassle-free plug-and-play connectivity.

Brand: AKAI


Number of Keys: 61


Connectivity Technology: USB


Special Feature: Studio Recording, Velocity Sensitive Keys


Model Name: MPK261


Item Weight: 15.1 pounds


Product Dimensions: 12.28 x 36.65 x 3.39 inches


Country of Origin: Taiwan


Item model number: MPK261


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: June 1, 2015


Color Name: Black


Connector Type: USB-MIDI with 5-pin MIDI input & output


Hardware Interface: USB


Musical Style: Electronic


Number of Keyboard Keys: 61


Size: 61 Keys


Power Source: USB power; no power adapter required


Standing screen display size: 3.5


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Size: 25 Keys Style: Controller Only
I wanted a reliable desktop controller that was easy to use. The MPK225 is exactly what I needed. I agree with the positive Amazon reviews that this controller has received. It's an excellent controller for Window and Mac I Am however scratching my head about the one-star reviews. Unfortunately, some people look at the negative review percentages and base their purchase decisions on them. I feel the need to address some of them so that potential buyers can see how illogical and nonsensical they are. It’s not that the MPK225 is a one star controller, it’s that the buyers didn’t bother to read the description before purchasing it. Either that or they have poor comprehension skills. My comments are proceeded by a - “You can't use it without an amplifier and/or a computer connected to it.” -It’s MIDI controller. Nowhere in the description does it say that this controller has a built-in amplifier. This is not a self-contained keyboard. (Read the description). “There is not plug-in feature for a headphone.” -Nowhere in the description does it say that this controller has a headphone jack. (Read the description). “No power adapter (for 6 Volt 1 Amp) included - is optional (come on, how ridiculous is that?).” -Read the description “This product did not come with a power supply cord. Why?” -Read the description -Not ridiculous at all in the year 2020+. Again, why would you buy something that doesn’t come with everything you want? (Read the description). “It feels much heavier than described.” -Lol, what??? It weighs what it weighs. “It has an incredible high quality feel to it, but the outfitting is 'cheap', poor, at best, meaning Akai should include the power adapter, install a head-phone plug and/or make the controller bluetooth capable, and battery-capable.” -Why not purchase a controller that has all of that? (Read the description). “It's ridiculous if you think about it. Why would you want to have only a 61 key keyboard other than for reasons being truly portable and then not being able to take it on the road trip, use it while in the bus cross country or in the car when bord or on the plane... Size = portability feature, very important. The only reason why I chose a 61 key and not a 88 key.” -Since when is a 3ft wide keyboard considered “portable”? Wow, just WOW! Is this person being serious? I can’t say I ever saw a person on an airplane jamming away on a 61 key controller. ” I had to resort to buying the expensive heavy non-portable stationary 61 key controller in order to find out that I can only operate it with a direct power source such as at least a laptop (USB connection) - I could plug it into the car of course, after I buy a 'longer' cable. But you still can't hear any sound until you set up speakers in your amplifier / computer through your MIDI/OUT connection.” -Yeah, I’m sure this person had a gun pointed to their head. If you know a product isn’t capable of doing what you want it to do, why on Earth would you buy it?!? -Regarding the need for sound. For portability, use a laptop. It has USB for you MIDI connection, and a headphone jack. That’s the way people do it with this type of controller. “it's going all back today.” What a shame, what a hassle, what an inconvenience.” -This is what happens when you don’t read item descriptions. The shame is on you and not AKAI. ” I suggest, if you want to find out if this is what you want or need, if it is right for you, really, the only and best option is to buy it and look at it yourself and see if it fits your need and expectations.” -Nonsense! In this day and age of information overload, a simple web search, YouTube reviews, a few phone calls to a music store, etc. can provide you with all the info you need. That being said, of course you will have the occasional faulty unit. I think low ratings are fair in those cases especially if product support is unwilling to rectify the problem. Also, I wish Amazon would have a separate rating for bad shipping. It’s not a manufacturers fault if an item is late or damaged by the shipping company. I bought a car once, the add said the car had no tires. I bought the car and then complained that it didn’t come with tires <sarcasm>. You see how silly that is? READ THE DESCRIPTION!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2022 by Al R.
    • A tool to learn, gets better with time, practice and a little patience.
Size: 61 Keys Style: Controller Only
This is a beginners candyland. Knobs, buttons, pads, wheels, and keys. Works with pretty much anything. You may regret it, but that's waaaaaay later. It's also an advanced user's dream. Everything is customizable. I believe the 5-pin midi can function independent of the usb midi, and will do sends when programmed specifically to do so for whatever of 30 pre-sets it's saved in. I don't have a use for that yet, but I'm tempted to go find one just to do it. 4x4 pads on 4 banks, that's 64 hits, and each can be specifically dual color coded for on/off changes. Firm but sensitive. 8 knob/slider/toggles in 3 banks, that's 24 wide. Transport control dead center. DAW control is arrow keys and the enter button in the middle. It's a little thing, but it comes in handy. I'd say I sit low to middle between these two. I'm not a novice, but I've really jumped deep in the fire here to get stuff done. What I've discovered along the way is that you need to be ready to learn and be wrong about buying this from time to time. That's okay. Given the price, it's actually on point for what it does. I'm using Ableton, Fl Studio 20, and I've started fooling around with MPC Beats. Know your DAW. Know what does what and how. Why is not important, we don't have time for that. Set things, change things, play with things. Midi learn works with everything. Factory reset it and do it again. Youtube University is a thing. Ave Mcree is a big Akai lover, so check his stuff out. Professoar is a fun kid to watch and really knows how to set things up. Two great places to start a rabbit hole. I've come at working with this thing with the mindset that if you can do it once, do it five times, and if you can do that, you can do it a hundred times. MPC Beats is the freebie they "sell" you on when you register. It's... um... it's okay. It's not the greatest, but it's not bad at all, and you can do some respectable things with it. Additionally, there is a setup for the MPK2 series that lines up your knobs, pads and transport. You might have to dig into Youtube a bit for it, but it will line up when you find it. Support is slim for what is not obvious. There's little gripes you will come across. My little gripe I can't seem to get around is finding a DAW or DAW setting that sends color changes to the pads. It's there, but I can't find it. Seems like it's a common gripe. You can change the colors in the preset settings, save them and they stay, but if you flip between several drum pad kits on your DAW, the colors won't follow. You can power this with the USB cable, but I've noticed that if I don't plug directly into a PC USB port, I don't get full power or data (one or the other). Tried it with a few powered USB hubs, same result. I would suggest a solid, longer cord, or an extender cable. Again, mind the power draw. There are people who know they want this controller, and there are people that know they want nothing to do with Akai at all. This review is not for either of those. This is for the people caught in the middle. It's not the greatest, but it's good, functional, and does most of the job. I would say the free VST software that comes with it makes the price and the little things balance out (they throw Hybrid 3 in with everything, great synth VST). Don't delay in getting your software codes and downloads, and save them all in zip/rar/7z files, just in case. iLok does the licensing, works fine. Read, research, experiment, reset, repeat. Once you know how you flow... go go go. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2022 by Steve Webb
    • Great but read the review
Size: 49 Keys Style: Controller Only
If you have a MacBook Pro M1, do not try to update this MIDI interface to the latest MS 1.02 (not sure this is the correct one but you get the idea) operating system using your M1, it won’t work. Use an Intel Mac or a PC to upgrade your MIDI, then connect your MIDI to your M1 and it should work. The upgrading link and step by step procedure is available on the Akai website. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2023 by lucian calugaru

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