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Product Info

Entering review for Akai MPK49

General Features

  • How many keys?
  • Type of action (weighted, semi-weighted, synth)?
  • Velocity sensitivity? Channel aftertouch? Polyphonic aftertouch?
  • Onboard display? Color? Touch screen?
  • What parameters are assignable?
  • How is the board powered-AC adapter, batteries, USB, FireWire, etc.?
  • Construction (metal, plastic, wood, combination of materials)?
  • What are you using this controller for?

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Additional Controls

  • Knobs, sliders, faders, buttons, pads, etc? How many?
  • Pitch bend/modulation wheels?
  • Other performance controls (XY pad, ribbon controller, drum pads)?
  • Is there an input for a breath controller?
  • Are the additional controls programmable/assignable?
  • Are there inputs for pedals (sustain, volume, etc.)? How many and for what functions?
  • How well do these other controls perform?
  • Are there templates for the controls designed to control software hosts, synths, etc.? If so, which ones?

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Connectivity

  • Detail the keyboard's I/O section. How many MIDI outs?
  • USB or other computer connectivity? 1.1 or 2.0 USB? Is it Mac- and/or PC-compatible?

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Additional features

  • Included editor/librarian software? If so, Mac, PC, or hybrid? Describe what the software does and if you've found it useful.
  • Is there any bundled software, such as lite versions of other programs?
  • Octave up/down, transpose, or similar functionality?
  • Keyboard zones? How easy is it to do splits and layers?
  • Ability to insert sound cards to get new sounds?

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Overall Rating

  • How has this product performed for you in the real world?
  • How are the reactions to velocity and aftertouch, if applicable? How do the keys feel overall?
  • Would you recommend it to other musicians?
  • If it was destroyed or stolen, would you buy it again or get something else?
  • Anything you wish it had?

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