Akai Professional MPK249vsAkai Professional MPK261
Summary
Akai Professional MPK249 and Akai Professional MPK261: 2 Akai Professional controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 3 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional MPK249CurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPK261CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2014 | 2014 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 49 | 61 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Semi-weighted | Semi-weighted |
| Aftertouch | Channel | Channel |
| Keybed | Akai semi-weighted with aftertouch | Akai semi-weighted with aftertouch |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 16 | 16 |
| Faders | 8 | 8 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 8 |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| Pitch / mod | Wheels | Wheels |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | DIN out, DIN in | DIN out, DIN in |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain, Expression | Sustain, Expression |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, Note repeat, DAW transport | Arpeggiator, Note repeat, DAW transport |
| Bundled software | MPC Beats, AIR Hybrid 3, SONiVOX Twist, Ableton Live Lite | MPC Beats, AIR Hybrid 3, SONiVOX Twist, Ableton Live Lite |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 737 × 311 × 88 mm | 900 × 311 × 88 mm |
| Weight | 5.7 kg | 6.8 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: MPK249 – 49 MPK261 – 61
- Dimensions (W × D × H): MPK249 – 737 × 311 × 88 mm MPK261 – 900 × 311 × 88 mm
- Weight: MPK249 – 5.7 kg MPK261 – 6.8 kg
Both are the same on key action (Semi-weighted), aftertouch (Channel) and pads (16).