Akai MPC Key 61 Sampling Workstation Keyboard with 8-Track Audio

<p>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. 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 &amp; 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. TOUCH STRIP FOR 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. Bend, warp and manipulate sounds in real-time in ways no other synthesizer can. Touch capacitive assignable real-time Q-Link controls also allow for endless artistic ingenuity opening worlds of new creative energy for production and performance. DAW INTEGRATION WITH MPC2 SOFTWARE The bundled MPC2 Desktop DAW for Mac and PC supercharges the MPC experience with expanded track counts and support for 3rd party AU/VST plugins. MPC2 is the optimum platform for unrestricted creative versatility, delivering unprecedented surgical control and integration with the MPC Key 61 system. Run it as a DAW or as a VST/AU plugin in 3rd party DAWs like FL Studio, Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools, Studio One and more. KEY FEATURES - Expressive Keybed with aftertouch - Vibrant 7” Color Touch Screen with Multi Touch &amp; Gestures - Sounds Button for Fast Browsing - 25 Cutting-edge Instrument Plugins - Powerful 128 Track Midi Sequencer - Assignable Touch Strip Controller - 16 RGB Velocity-Sensitive MPC Drum Pads with Note Repeat - 2 Mic/Line Inputs with high-end preamps - Audio Interface with high-quality AD/DA converters - Accepts Class Compliant Audio Interfaces and MIDI devices - Onboard Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - 4 Assignable Q Link Controller knobs - 4GB Ram / Quad Core ARM Processor / 32 GB Internal Storage - Pitch Bend/Modulation Wheels - Dedicated Transport Section - 4 Discrete Line Outputs - 8 Audio Tracks - 8 CV/Gate Output Jacks for modular integration</p>

• Create and Perform Without Limits: The MPC Key 61 is a professional music production and performance keyboard that delivers an intuitive MPC workflow with world-class plugins. It allows you to create, compose, and perform without needing a computer
• Hands-On Creativity: Features a 7-inch multi-touch display, 16 MPC pads across 8 banks, a responsive keybed with aftertouch, assignable touch strip, data dial encoder, and Q-Link knobs for complete tactile control over instruments and effects
• Studio Connectivity and Power: > Acts as the centerpiece of your recording studio with connections for MIDI devices, electric guitars, CV/Gate synths, XLR microphones, USB storage, and more. It includes 32GB of internal storage, 4GB of RAM, and supports SSD expansion for additional storage
• Break Sound Barriers with Cutting-Edge Technology: Access over 20 instruments and 6000+ customizable sounds, including pianos, synths, orchestral instruments, and drums. Enjoy seamless high-speed data transfer and wireless integration via USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ableton Link