AKAI / MPC KEY61

The AKAI / MPC Key 61 is a standalone synthesizer keyboard for music production that inherits the innovative workflow of the MPC. It offers a powerful workflow with 25 instrument plug-ins and semi-weighted keys with aftertouch.

■Synthesizer
■61 keys

Powerful sound
A standalone synthesizer keyboard for music production that inherits the innovative workflow of the MPC. A music production tool that combines next-generation virtual instruments and effects, 61 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, and an MPC. The MPC Key 61 delivers unprecedented creative expression and a powerful standalone workflow.

Music production tool with infinite possibilities
A synthesizer for music production that realizes a new dimension of sound with a modern sound palette programmed. Includes 25 plug-in instrument engines and over 6,000 presets. Each plug-in instrument also features excellent synth sounds, parameters that can be precisely edited, effects that realize modern sounds, and a responsive and vivid touch interface, allowing for an immersive music production experience with a more intuitive and attractive workflow.

Excellent operability
Equipped with semi-weighted keys with aftertouch. Dynamic and responsive control allows you to reproduce the mood and dynamics you want to express with natural and emotional performance. It also has the same velocity-compatible RGB backlit MPC drum pads as the MPC One. In addition to the time correct, swing, and quantize functions that are key to the sound unique to MPC, it covers all the functions that modern creators need.

Effect plug-ins
More than 100 cutting-edge effect plug-ins are installed, allowing you to handle mixing and mastering. In addition to creating a spacious sound with reverb and delay effects on your tracks, the compressors and limiters range from modern to vintage styles, making it easy to give your drums and mixes a bounce and punch. In addition, the latest plug-ins for vocal effects are also installed, allowing for very creative sound design.

Touch strip and wheel control The new control method, the assignable touch strip, allows you to use it to create your own signature sound with a new control method. You can also control the pitch bend and modulation wheels for even more expressive expression. Add some swell to your synthesizers and lead sounds with Fabric XL, add gentle vibrato to your strings with Session Strings, or swell your sound with a tremolo effect by adjusting the speed of the organ's rotary Leslie cabinet. You can get creative control over the sound of any track. ■Main features of MPC KEY 61
25 types of instrument plug-ins
61 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch for expressive performance
Powerful standalone machine with 4 GB RAM and Quad-core ARM? processor
16 RGB backlit drum pads with Note Repeat function and velocity
Assignable touch strip controller
Two inputs with INST/LINE input switching and high-end preamps with phantom power
24-bit audio interface with high-quality AD/DA converters
7-inch multi-touch screen with excellent visibility
Powerful 128-track MIDI sequencer
Supports Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection
4 Q-Link knobs for assigning various parameters
Pitch bend wheel/modulation wheel
Transport control button section
Compatible with USB class-compliant audio interfaces and USB Compatible with MIDI devices
4 line output terminals
8 audio tracks
8 CV/GATE outputs for analog modules
Desktop DAW software MPC2 included

Technical specifications
Keyboard: 61 semi-weighted full-size keys with aftertouch
Pads:
1 velocity-sensitive, pressure-sensitive pad, RGB backlight
8 bank-accessible (via pad bank)
Knobs/Performance controls:
4 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs
Multifunction 5.5"" (140 mm) touch-capacitive controller with LED indicators
1 encoder with push-to-select for 360° display navigation
Pitch bend/modulation wheel
270° knobs for gain, mix, and volume
Buttons: 44 dedicated function buttons; red, orange, and green backlights
Display:
6.9"" / 176 mm (diagonal)
5.9"" x 3.7"" / 150 x 93 mm (width x Height)
Full-color LED-backlit display with touch interface
Memory:
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 32GB [Pre-installed content (13GB), OS (4GB), free user storage (15GB)]
Expandable via SATA connection
Power: IEC connector (included)
Auto-switching built-in power supply (100-240V)
Connections:
2 combo XLR/TRS 1/4"" (6.35 mm) inputs with mic preamps
4 1/4"" (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (2 stereo pairs)
1 1/4"" (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output
1 5-pin MIDI input
1 5-pin MIDI output
1 5-pin MIDI thru
8 stereo CV/Gate outputs
1 Ethernet link port
2 USB Type-A ports
1 USB Type-B port
Dimensions (W x D x H): 98.6cm x 31.3cm x 9.7cm
Weight: 8.1kg
Other:
2 x Line/Instrument switches
+48v phantom power switch
1/4"" (6.35 mm) TRS footswitch input (Sustain+FS2)
1/4"" (6.35 mm) TRS expression pedal input