Akai MPK88 Hammer-Action USB/MIDI Controller

The Akai Professional MPK88 is a professional performance keyboard controller with MPC production controls. The MPK88 draws on the design of the popular MPK49, the first keyboard ever to feature MPC pads. This first-of-its-kind keyboard is ideal for performance, starting with a premium, fully weighted, hammer-action keyboard, adding MPC pads, Q-Link controls, and a selection of MPC technologies. The MPK88 is born for the stage and is equally at home in the studio. 

• 88-key fully weighted, hammer-action keyboard with aftertouch for expressive melodic creativity
• 16 genuine MPC pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity
• Ableton Live Lite Akai Pro Edition software included
• MPC pads access four banks each for instant access to 64 samples
• Control up to 72 software parameters with 24 assignable Q-Link knobs, buttons, and faders
• Key Split enables two different sounds from the same keyboard
• MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and arpeggiator aid in creative process
• Transport controls for use with sequencers and DAWs
• MPC Full Level, MPC 16-Level, Tap Tempo, and Time Division assist with tempo and dynamics
• MIDI output over USB, bus powered, class compliant: plug and play with one USB cable
• Works with virtually all MIDI recording, sequencing, and performance software

Product Specs

• Number of Keys: 88 + 16 x 4 banks of drum pads
• Type of action: Fully weighted hammer action
• Aftertouch (Channel)
• Computer Interface: USB/MIDI
• Displays: Custom LCD
• Footswitchable Patch Changes: yes
• Number of Independent MIDI Ins/Outs: 1
• Programmable Continuous Footpedals: 1
• Programmable Footswitches: 2
• Programmable controllers: MMC, MIDI START/STOP, MIDI CC
• System Real-Time Controls: MMC, MIDI START/STOP, MIDI CC
• Dimensions: (WxDxH) 51.7” x14.9” x 5.2”
• Shipping Weight: 67 lbs