Unleash the Power of Sound with the Akai Professional MPC Key 61, a groundbreaking standalone production synthesizer keyboard that redefines the MPC legacy. Combining advanced sequencing, sampling, and next-generation virtual instruments and effects, the MPC Key 61 offers an unparalleled music production experience. Featuring a 61-key semi-weighted keybed with aftertouch, it elevates creative interaction and expression to new heights.
Breaking Sound Barriers:
With 25 plugin instrument engines and over 6000 cutting-edge presets, the MPC Key 61 delivers a vast modern sound palette. Each plugin instrument boasts advanced synthesis, deep parameter editing, and modern effects for an inspiring musical journey.
Keys to Expression:
Experience dynamic control with the expressive semi-weighted keybed and aftertouch, designed to infuse every performance with inspiration and precision.
Plugin to a World of Effects:
Explore over 100 state-of-the-art effects for mixing and mastering, including lush reverbs, punchy compressors, and modern vocal FX plugins for creative sound design.
Perfect Tune & Harmony:
Record and mix vocals with the onboard high-end preamps and modern vocal tuning FX, adding depth and character to your compositions.
Touch Strip for Hands-on Control:
The assignable Touch Strip Controller and capacitive real-time Q-Link controls offer endless creative possibilities, allowing you to bend, warp, and manipulate sounds in real-time.
Dynamic Expression:
Enhance your compositions with dedicated Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels, adding depth and dimension to your keyboard parts.
Experience the future of music production with the Akai Professional MPC Key 61—a versatile and powerful synthesizer keyboard designed to inspire creativity at every turn.
Expressive Keybed with aftertouch
Vibrant 7” Color Touch Screen with Multi Touch & 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
Key Specs
Keys
61 semi-weighted, full-size keys with aftertouch
Pads
(16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit
(8) banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons
Knobs + Performance Controls
(4) 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs for parameter adjustment
(1) Touch Strip multi-function 5.5" (140 mm) touch-capacitive controller with LED indicators
360° encoder for display navigation and selection via push
(2) Pitchbend and Mod Wheel
(3) 270° knobs for gain, mix & level adjustment
Buttons
(44) dedicated-function buttons
Display
6.9” / 176 mm (diagonal)
5.9” x 3.7” / 150 x 93 mm (width x height)
Full-color LED-backlit display with touch interface
Memory
RAM 4 GB
Internal storage 32 GB (user storage, 13 GB pre-installed content), 4 GB (MPC operating system), 15+ GB free-space for user storage
expandable via SATA connections
Power
Via IEC (Included)
Auto Switching Internal Power Supply (100-240v)
Connections
(2) XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (Input 1/2)
(4) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (2 stereo pairs)
1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output
(1) 5-pin MIDI input
(1) 5-pin MIDI output
(1) 5-pin MIDI thru
(8) 1/8” (3.5 mm) CV/Gate outputs
Ethernet Network port
USB Type-A ports
(1) USB Type-B port
Other Controls
(2) Line | Instrument switches
+48v Phantom Power switch
1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS Footswitch jacks (Sustain + FS2)(Variable and switch compatible)
1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS Expression Pedal input
