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Akai Professional MPK88

[Musikmesse] Akai MPK88

Published on 04/03/2009 by TonyBruno, last updated on 04/03/2009
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Akai is presenting its new MPK88 performance keyboard controller at Musikmesse.

Features
  • 88-key fully weighted, hammer-action keyboard with aftertouch for expressive melodic creativity
  • MPC-pad section of 16 genuine MPC pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity
  • MPC pads access four banks each for instant access to 64 samples
  • Assignable Q-Link controller section for flexible control of most software parameters
  • Eight Q-Link knobs, eight Q-Link faders, eight Q-Link buttons, three banks each
  • Key Split enables control of two different sounds from the same keyboard
  • Dedicated transport controls for tracking and editing
  • MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and arpeggiator aid in creative process
  • MPC Full Level, MPC 16-Level, Tap Tempo, and Time Division assist with tempo and dynamics
  • MIDI output over USB, bus powered, class compliant: plug and play with one USB cable
  • Comes with Ableton Live Lite Akai Edition software
  • Works with most MIDI recording, sequencing, and performance software

Specs
  • Number of Keys: 88 + 16 × 4 banks of drum pads
  • Type of action: Fully weighted hammer action
  • Aftertouch (Channel)
  • Computer Interface: USB/MIDI
  • Displays: Custom LCD
  • Footswitchable Patch Changes: yes
  • Number of Independent MIDI Ins/Outs: 1
  • Programmable Continuous Footpedals: 1
  • Programmable Footswitches: 2
  • Programmable controllers: MMC, MIDI START/STOP, MIDI CC
  • System Real-Time Controls: MMC, MIDI START/STOP, MIDI CC
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