Akai MPC Key 61 Standalone Sampler and Sequencer

The Power of Sound

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. The 16-velocity sensitive RGB pads on MPC Key 61 are the same award-winning pads as the MPC One. In addition to the iconic MPC pads are the renowned Time Correct, Swing, and Quantize features of MPC that continue to endure as mainstays of modern music production.

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. 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.

Touch Strip and Hands-on Control The onboard assignable Touch Strip Controller is a catalyst for new ways to control, create and interact with your own signature sounds. Dedicated Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels mean an added touch of expression to elevate your compositions. Bend the notes of your synth and lead sounds in Fabric XL, add gentle vibrato to your stringed instruments in Session Strings, or dial in the speed of the Organ’s rotary Leslie cabinet and hear your parts swell with a wide chorused tremolo

Features:

• Expressive semi-weighted keybed with aftertouch designed with producers and players in mind

• Industry leading sound pallet and library featuring 25 plugin instruments and over 100 state-of-the-art FX

• Incredibly vibrant 7” Color Touch Screen with Multi Touch & Gestures for clear navigation

• The iconic 16 RGB Velocity-Sensitive MPC Drum Pads with Note Repeat

• Assignable Touch Strip Controller and 4 assignable Q Link knobs for creating and performing signature sounds

• Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels add depth and dimension to keyboard parts

• Audio Interface with 2 Mic/Line Inputs and high-end preamps including phantom power, bringing sampling to another level of creativity (Also accepts Class Compliant audio and midi interfaces)

• Powerful 128 Track Midi Sequencer and 8 audio tracks with a Transport section• 8 CV/Gate Output Jacks for expansive modular integration

• Standalone production hub with 4GB Ram, Quad Core Arm processor, 8 CV/Gate Output Jacks for modular integration, onboard Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and SATA bay for expansion