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Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPK261

CurrentReleased 2014

61-key version of the MPK2 series with the same semi-weighted aftertouch keybed and control layout as the MPK249.

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
Akai Professional
Status
Current
Released
2014

Keyboard

Keys
61
Key size
Full
Key action
Semi-weighted
Aftertouch
Channel
Keybed
Akai semi-weighted with aftertouch

Controls

Pads
16
Faders
8
Knobs / encoders
8
Display
LCD
Pitch / mod
Wheels

Connectivity

USB
USB-B
MIDI ports
DIN out, DIN in
CV / Gate out
No
Bluetooth MIDI
No
Pedal inputs
Sustain, Expression
USB bus powered
Yes

Features & software

Features
Arpeggiator, Note repeat, DAW transport
Bundled software
MPC Beats, AIR Hybrid 3, SONiVOX Twist, Ableton Live Lite

Size & weight

Colours
Black
Dimensions (W × D × H)
900 × 311 × 88 mm
Weight
6.8 kg

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