The Akai Professional MPK249 is a performance pad and keyboard controller that combines deep software integration, enhanced workflow, and core technologies from the iconic line of MPC workstations.

Each member of Akai Pro's MPK series comes fully loaded with a comprehensive interface for manipulating virtual instruments, effect plugins, DAWs, and more.

MPK249 features 49 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, 8 assignable knobs, faders, and switches, 16 MPC-style pads with RGB feedback, and onboard transport buttons. Three banks expand the number of knobs, faders, and switches (up to 24 each), and four pad banks expand the number of pads (up to 64 total).

Plus, MPK249 is optimized to interface directly with your Mac or PC with USB power and plug-and-play connectivity. Features 49 semi-weighted, full-size keys with aftertouch 16 pressure- and velocity-sensitive, light-up MPC-style pads x 4 banks 8 control knobs, 8 faders, and 8 backlit switches USB-MIDI with 5-pin MIDI input & output 10 with Octave Up and Down Additional Controls: MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, MPC Full Level, 16 Levels, Tap Tempo, and Time Division