Akai Professional APC Key 25 mk2vsAkai Professional MPK261
Summary
Akai Professional APC Key 25 mk2 and Akai Professional MPK261: 2 Akai Professional controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 14 of 20 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional APC Key 25 mk2CurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPK261CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2014 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 25 | 61 |
| Key size | Mini | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Semi-weighted |
| Aftertouch | None | Channel |
| Keybed | Akai mini keys | Akai semi-weighted with aftertouch |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 40 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 8 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 8 |
| Display | None | LCD |
| Pitch / mod | None | Wheels |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | — | DIN out, DIN in |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | — | Sustain, Expression |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | DAW transport | Arpeggiator, Note repeat, DAW transport |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Lite | MPC Beats, AIR Hybrid 3, SONiVOX Twist, Ableton Live Lite |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 315 × 193 × 47 mm | 900 × 311 × 88 mm |
| Weight | 0.9 kg | 6.8 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: APC Key 25 mk2 – 25 MPK261 – 61
- Key action: APC Key 25 mk2 – Synth-action MPK261 – Semi-weighted
- Aftertouch: APC Key 25 mk2 – None MPK261 – Channel
- Pads: APC Key 25 mk2 – 40 MPK261 – 16
- Released: APC Key 25 mk2 – 2022 MPK261 – 2014
- Key size: APC Key 25 mk2 – Mini MPK261 – Full