Akai Professional MPK261 61 Key USB/ MIDI Controller with MPC pads

Akai Professional's MPK controller keyboards have become the go to keyboards for most professional MIDI rigs.The MPK261 brings you new RGB-illuminated MPC-style pads to the superb action of its aftertouch-enabled 61-note keybed. With features such as the MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and an arpeggiator for complex rhythmic and melodic manipulation you have more control than ever! With its assignable faders, buttons, and encoders (eight each), 16 performance pads, transport controls, LCD screen, and USB/iOS modes, the MPK261 makes it easy to do the simple things well.

Included Software
Included with the MPK261 is a free download for Akai Pro VIP 3.0 which will enhance your music making with an impressive array of easily searchable virtual instruments and pairs effortlessly with the MPK261 for an intuitive workflow. VIP is capable of impressive tone manipulation as up to 8 instruments and patches can be layered per VIP instance and 4 VST effects can be applied per instrument for rich, intricate sound sculpting. VIP is loaded with features that you’ll find useful on the live stage and in the studio.

Specifications
Specification: Detail
Number of Keys: 61
Type of Keys: Semi-weighted
Aftertouch: Yes
Number of Performance Pads: 16
Number of Encoders/Pots: 8
Number of Sliders/Faders: 8
Dedicated Transport Control: Yes
Other Controllers: 8 x assignable buttons; mod, pitch wheels
System Requirements Mac: 1.25 GHz G4/G5 or faster (Intel recommended), 2GB RAM, OSX 10.5
System Requirements PC: 1.5 GHz Pentium 4 or Celeron compatible, 2GB RAM, Windows 8, 7, Vista, or XP, Windows-compatible sound card
Pedal Inputs: Sustain, Expression
MIDI I/O Din in/out, USB, iOS
USB: Yes
Height: 3.38in
Width: 35.63in
Depth: 12.25in
Weight: 15.1 lbs.
Power Supply: USB Bus Powered
Manufacturer Part Number: MPK261