The MPK49

The MPK49

The MPK49 is a MIDI over USB performance keyboard and pad controller for programmers, producers, writers, DJs, and other musicians. The MPK49 is an instrument for the studio and the stage. This first of the kind controller that marries classic MPC pads and assignable Q-links controllers with a bonus 49- key bed is something that we have never experienced yet. This instruments no mere controller, its way more than that. This is a performance instrument.
The MPK49 is known for its controls; after all it is a controller. The MPK49 has a bank of 16 velocity and pressure-sensitive MPC pads are just an Akai bonus. The MPK49 also allows you to control nearly any parameters in your software in real time. You will also get 8 Q-link faders. This device is a DJ career at the tips of your fingers. The MPK49 also give you a dedicated set of transport controls for instant access to the most commonly used DAW (digital audio workstation) or sequencing-software controls without even thinking about touching the mouse. The MPK49 keyboard is a semi-weighted and has a feature called after touch. This allows you to capture your entire performance and play it back. The MPK49 can also be used as a regular piano or a rhythmic and melodic machine. This is what caught my attention; the MPK49 is capable with a MAC and PC. The MPK49 doesn’t even need batteries; all you need is a USB power cord. So as long as you have that you’re in business. The MPK94 just gave birth to an little brother, the MPK25. The MPK25 is based closely on the MPK49, which was the first MIDI controller to feature MPC pads. The smaller frame makes the MPK25 a more portable and perfect travel companion. The MPK25 combines a 25-key keyboard and 12 genuine MPC pads. MPK25 places dedicated transport controls within your reach for easy reach and control. Some might think that the mini MPK49 is better because of its great portability and easy access. The MPK25 also has modulation and pitch bend wheels for expressive musicality. The most important input device on it is its Q-link assignable control section. The MPK25 is a MIDI controller that sends its MIDI values over USB. It is bus powered, so all you need to connect and power the MPK25 is the supplied USB cable. Because it is MIDI compliant, the MPK25 works with most MIDI recording, sequencing, and performance software for musical performers from keyboard players to producers to DJ.

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