Unleash your creativity with the Akai Professional Red MPK249, an all-in-one MIDI controller that combines the best of both worlds: a powerful keyboard and the iconic MPC drum pads. Designed for musicians and producers who demand precision and versatility, this MIDI controller boasts 49 semi-weighted keys that offer an authentic playing experience, allowing you to express every nuance of your performance.

The MPK249’s 16 MPC-style pads are perfect for tapping out beats, triggering samples, and more, all while offering velocity sensitivity and backlit illumination for a truly dynamic experience. The pads also feature MPC essentials like Note Repeat and Full Level, ensuring your rhythms are as tight or loose as you want them to be. Integrated Q-Link knobs, faders, and switches provide seamless control over your DAW and virtual instruments, giving you hands-on access to your sounds and effects.

Whether you're in the studio or on the stage, the MPK249’s USB connectivity ensures that setup is a breeze, while compatibility with Mac, Windows, and iOS devices means you can focus on what really matters—your music. With bundled software like Ableton Live Lite and MPC Essentials, this MIDI controller offers an out-of-the-box creative suite ready to transform your ideas into reality.

Key Features:

• 49 semi-weighted, full-size keys with aftertouch
• 16 velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads with RGB feedback
• Eight assignable Q-Link knobs, faders, and switches
• Comprehensive transport and parameter controls for seamless DAW integration
• USB-powered with plug-and-play connectivity for Mac, Windows, and iOS
• Includes software bundle: Ableton Live Lite, MPC Essentials, and three virtual instruments

Product specs

FAQs

How many keys does the Akai Professional Red MPK249 have, and are they weighted?

The Akai Professional Red MPK249 features 49 full-size, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, providing a responsive and expressive playing experience.

Are the pads on the Akai MPK249 velocity-sensitive?

Yes, the Akai MPK249 includes 16 pressure- and velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads, which are ideal for dynamic drumming and sample triggering.

Does the Akai MPK249 offer any MIDI connectivity options?

The Akai MPK249 provides USB-MIDI connectivity as well as 5-pin MIDI input and output, allowing it to integrate seamlessly with both computer-based setups and traditional MIDI hardware.

What kind of software integration does the Akai MPK249 support?

The Akai MPK249 is designed for easy integration with popular DAWs, featuring assignable control knobs, faders, and switches to facilitate hands-on control of your software instruments and effects.

What unique features does the Akai MPK249 offer for beat-making?

The Akai MPK249 includes features like MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and 16 Levels, which are essential for creating complex rhythms and grooves with ease.