Housed in a slimmer design, the Akai MPK249 features RGB backlit trigger pads lifted straight from the MPC Renaissance and a 20-character LCD screen with comprehensive parameter feedback. Designed to erase the line between hardware control and software performance, the MPK family also includes the ability to send QWERTY-style commands using soft-controls, a low-power mode for iOS connectivity via the Camera Connection Kit and enhanced response from the refined keybed. The latest members of the full-size MPK series also come with advanced music production software titles including Ableton Live Lite and MPC Essentials – a powerful sample-based groove production application – and spectral morphing synth Twist from SONiVOX. Owners of the Akai MPK249 and MPK261 will also receive AIR Music Tech’s high-definition Hybrid 3 virtual synth, while MPK261 owners also receive SONiVOX Eighty-Eight Ensemble.

Akai Professional and Native Instruments have partnered together to bring NKS integration to the MPK Controller series, including the world’s most popular MPK Mini MK3, Play, Plus, and MPK249. Experience the seamless connection between your MPK controller and NI’s legendary sounds with NKS for yourself with your free Komplete 15 Select Bundle of synths, sampled instruments, and studio effects – all ready to Kontrol with your MPK.

Key Features:

• 49 semi-weighted, full-size keys
• 16 MPC pads with RGB illuminated feedback; 4 pad banks
• 8 assignable control knobs; 3 knob banks
• 8 assignable faders; 3 fader banks
• Able to send computer keyboard commands for pad assignable shortcuts
• Updated control layout with backlit LCD screen
• USB-MIDI with 5-pin MIDI input & output
• Comprehensive transport & parameter controls for hands-on DAW integration
• Pitch bend, modulation & octave controls for dynamic performances
• Expression & sustain pedal jack inputs
• Comprehensive production software package included: Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 & Akai Pro MPC Essentials