AKAI Professional MPC Key 61 – Standalone Music Production Synthesizer Keyboard with Touch Screen, 16 Drum Pads, 20+ Sound Engines, Semi Weighted Keys

Introducing the Akai Professional MPC Key 61, the revolutionary new standalone production synthesizer keyboard powering the next chapter of the MPC legacy. Building on the history of powerful sequencing and revolutionary sampling, MPC Key 61 adds the most advanced next-generation virtual instruments and effects to MPC, adding to its arsenal of industry-leading music production tools. And now, with the addition of a 61-key semi-weighted keybed with aftertouch, the MPC experience ascends to an unprecedented level of creative interaction and expression, delivering the world’s most powerful and complete standalone workflow.

BREAKING SOUND BARRIERS
Inside MPC Key 61, experience a new dimension of sound like never before. Powered by 25 plugin instrument engines at your fingertips, and with over 6000 cutting-edge presets, MPC Key 61 delivers the most modern-day sound pallet ever programmed in a production synthesizer. Each plugin instrument features advanced synthesis, deep parameter editing, and modern effects developed for a truly inspiring musical experience—all designed with a fast and vibrant touch interface for an intuitive and compelling workflow. Immerse yourself in a world of sound.

KEYS TO EXPRESSION

The MPC Key 61 features an incredibly expressive and playable semi-weighted keybed with aftertouch to drive its world-class sounds with dynamic responsive control. With players and producers in mind, technology and artisanship were combined to breathe inspiration into every performance. The MPC Key 61’s keybed is designed to deliver the highest performance experience possible connecting the dots between sound and feel.

PLUGIN TO A WORLD OF EFFECTS

MPC Key 61 includes over 100 state-of-the-art effects ready to load across your music productions for mixing and mastering. Insert lush and spacious Reverb & Delay effects to your tracks, add bounce and punch to your drums and mix using modern or vintage style compressors and limiters. Experience plugin FX like never before only inside MPC Key 61.

PERFECT TUNE & HARMONY

MPC Key 61 is the world’s first production synthesizer incorporating modern day vocal FX plugins which can also be used for the most creative sound design. Fully record and mix the perfect vocals directly inside MPC Key 61’s standalone environment with 2 onboard high-end preamps. From modern-day vocal tuning FX, to doubling, to adding 4-part harmonies to your vocals—the AIR Vocal Suite delivers.

STANDALONE POWER AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

The powerful features integrated inside MPC Key 61 were engineered for a seamless standalone creative workflow. Powered by 4GB of Ram, MPC 2.11 Operating System, 32 GB internal storage, a world-class 16GB onboard Factory Library, comprehensive I/O Connectivity, and a dedicated SATA bay for SSD Expansion, the MPC Key 61 comes packed with everything needed for modern music production.

FEATURES
Expressive Keybed with aftertouch
Vibrant 7” Color Touch Screen with Multi Touch & Gestures
Sounds Button for Fast Browsing
25 Cutting-edge Instrument Plugins
Powerful 128 Track Midi Sequencer
Assignable Touch Strip Controller
16 RGB Velocity-Sensitive MPC Drum Pads with Note Repeat
2 Mic/Line Inputs with high-end preamps
Audio Interface with high-quality AD/DA converters
Accepts Class Compliant Audio Interfaces and MIDI devices
Onboard Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
4 Assignable Q Link Controller knobs
4GB Ram / Quad Core ARM Processor / 32 GB Internal Storage
Pitch Bend/Modulation Wheels
Dedicated Transport Section
4 Discrete Line Outputs
8 Audio Tracks
8 CV/Gate Output Jacks for modular integration