Akai Advanced 49-Key USB/MIDI Controller Keyboard With RGB Drum Pads - Black

Description

Introducing the Akai Advanced 49-Key USB/MIDI Controller Keyboard With RGB Drum Pads - Black a sophisticated and dynamic instrument designed to empower musicians, producers, and performers with a comprehensive tool set for music creation. With an expansive 49-key keyboard, RGB drum pads, and advanced control features, this controller offers a seamless integration of traditional keyboard playability and modern production capabilities.

The highlight of the Akai Advanced Controller is the 49 velocity-sensitive keys, providing a responsive and expressive playing surface for melodies, harmonies, and chords. The semi-weighted keys offer a balanced feel, striking a perfect balance between the expressive touch of a piano and the flexibility required for electronic music production.

Complementing the keyboard are the 16 RGB backlit drum pads, each velocity-sensitive and fully assignable. These pads not only serve as a dynamic platform for triggering drum hits and samples but also add a visual dimension to your performance with customizable RGB illumination. Colour-coded feedback enhances your work flow, providing at-a-glance information on different pad functions.

The Advanced Controller's interface goes beyond traditional keyboards, featuring a high-resolution full-colour display for intuitive navigation and real-time parameter feedback. The inclusion of eight endless rotary encoders, nine faders, and an array of assignable buttons ensures precise control over virtual instruments, effects, and various parameters within your digital audio workstation (DAW).

Connectivity is versatile with USB and MIDI connections, making it compatible with a wide range of software and hardware setups. The controller seamlessly integrates with popular DAWs, providing plug-and-play functionality and deep integration with instruments and effects.

Designed to elevate your creative process, the Akai Advanced 49-Key USB/MIDI Controller Keyboard is not just a keyboard, it's a complete production hub. Whether you're in the studio, on stage, or creating on the go, this controller offers a powerful and versatile solution for musicians seeking a seamless blend of traditional playability and modern production capabilities.

With its combination of expressive keys, RGB drum pads, and advanced controls, the Akai Advanced 49-Key Controller opens up new possibilities for musical expression and production, making it an essential tool for those who demand precision, flexibility, and innovation in their music-making journey.

Features

• 49 semi-weighted, full-size keys with aftertouch
• 16 RGB-illuminated MPC pads each with 4 banks for 64 pads
• 24 assignable Q-Link controllers include knobs, faders, and switches (8 of each)
• Revamped control layout with backlit LCD screen
• USB-MIDI with 5-pin MIDI input & output
• Comprehensive transport and parameter controls for hands-on DAW integration
• MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and arpeggiator for advanced rhythmic and melodic manipulation
• MPC Full Level, 16 Levels, Tap Tempo, and Time Division assist with dynamics and tempo
• Pitch bend, modulation, and octave controls for expressive recording and performing
• 1 assignable foot switch jack and 1 expression jack
• USB power and plug-and-play connectivity

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