MPC KEY 61

STANDALONE MPC SYNTHESIZER KEYBOARD

 

The Power of Sound

Introducing the Akai Professional MPC Key 61, the revolutionary new standalone production synthesizer keyboard

powering the next chapter of the MPC legacy. Building on the history of powerful sequencing and revolutionary

sampling, MPC Key 61 adds the most advanced next-generation virtual instruments and effects to MPC, adding to its

arsenal of industry-leading music production tools. And now, with the addition of a 61-key semi-weighted keybed with

aftertouch, the MPC experience ascends to an unprecedented level of creative interaction and expression, delivering

the world’s most powerful and complete standalone workflow.

 

Breaking Sound Barriers

Inside MPC Key 61, experience a new dimension of sound like never before. Powered by 25 plugin instrument engines

at your fingertips, and with over 6000 cutting-edge presets, MPC Key 61 delivers the most modern-day sound pallet

ever programmed in a production synthesizer. Each plugin instrument features advanced synthesis, deep parameter

editing, and modern effects developed for a truly inspiring musical experience—all designed with a fast and vibrant

touch interface for an intuitive and compelling workflow. Immerse yourself in a world of sound.

 

Keys to Expression

The MPC Key 61 features an incredibly expressive and playable semi-weighted keybed with aftertouch to drive its

world-class sounds with dynamic responsive control. With players and producers in mind, technology and artisanship

were combined to breathe inspiration into every performance. The MPC Key 61’s keybed is designed to deliver the

highest performance experience possible connecting the dots between sound and feel. The 16-velocity sensitive RGB

pads on MPC Key 61 are the same award-winning pads as the MPC One. In addition to the iconic MPC pads are

the renowned Time Correct, Swing, and Quantize features of MPC that continue to endure as mainstays of modern

music production.

 

Plugin to a World of Effects

MPC Key 61 includes over 100 state-of-the-art effects ready to load across your music productions for mixing and

mastering. Insert lush and spacious Reverb & Delay effects to your tracks, add bounce and punch to your drums and

mix using modern or vintage style compressors and limiters. Experience plugin FX like never before only inside MPC

Key 61. MPC Key 61 is the world’s first production synthesizer incorporating modern day vocal FX plugins which can

also be used for the most creative sound design.

 

Touch Strip and Hands-on Control

The onboard assignable Touch Strip Controller is a catalyst for new ways to control, create and interact with your

own signature sounds. Dedicated Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels mean an added touch of expression to elevate

your compositions. Bend the notes of your synth and lead sounds in Fabric XL, add gentle vibrato to your stringed

instruments in Session Strings, or dial in the speed of the Organ’s rotary Leslie cabinet and hear your parts swell with

a wide chorused tremolo.

 

THE HUB OF YOUR PRODUCTION WORLD

Surround your Creativity

MPC Key 61 will connect your entire creative studio and workflow together. Connect up-to 32 MIDI devices via USB

with MIDI Multi, expand your Audio I/O to 32 inputs and outputs using Class Compliant audio interfaces, or connect

your vintage synths using MIDI In/Out/Thru. 8 CV/Gate jacks allow connections to a wide variety of modular gear and

more. Onboard WI-FI/Bluetooth allows for wireless synchronization with Ableton Link and MPC OS Updates, and an

additional SATA storage bay allows for volumes of expandable sounds and tracks.

 

Standalone Vocal Production and Recording

The MPC Key 61 has an onboard 24-bit Audio Interface with high-end preamps and AD/DA converters. Individual gain

knobs control the input of the combo XLR/TRS .” inputs with phantom power for driving condenser microphones.

2 main outputs, 2 sub outputs and an additional headphone output further allow for expansive connections. Capture

pristine vocal tracks and process them with the onboard AIR Vocal Suite, or record guitars, bass, or any instrument

for the ultimate in recording and sampling capabilities.

 

DAW Integration with MPC2 Software

The bundled MPC2 Desktop DAW for Mac and PC supercharges the MPC experience with expanded track counts

and support for 3rd party AU/VST plugins. MPC2 is the optimum platform for unrestricted creative versatility, delivering

unprecedented surgical control and integration with the MPC Key 61 system. Run it as a DAW or as a VST/AU plugin

in 3rd party DAWs like FL Studio, Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools, Studio One and more.

 

Standalone Power at your Fingertips.

The powerful features integrated inside MPC Key 61 were engineered for a seamless standalone creative workflow.

Powered by 4GB of Ram, MPC 2.11 Operating System, 32 GB Internal SD, a world-class 16GB onboard Factory

Library, comprehensive I/O Connectivity, and a dedicated SATA bay for SSD Expansion, the MPC Key 61 comes

packed with everything needed for modern music production.

Features

• 25 cutting-edge instrument plugins
• Expressive 61-key semi-weighted keybed with aftertouch
• Powerful 4gb RAM / Quad Core Arm Processor – no need for a computer
• 16 RGB velocity-sensitive MPC Drum Pads with aftertouch and Note Repeat
• Assignable Touch Strip controller
• 2 Mic/Line/Instrument inputs with high-end mic preamps
• Onboard Audio Interface with premium AD/DA converters
• Vibrant 7” colour Touch Screen with Multi-touch & Gestures
• Powerful 128 track MIDI sequencer
• Onboard Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
• 4 assignable Q-LINK Controller Knobs
• Pitch Bend/Modulation wheels
• Dedicated Transport section
• Accepts Class Compliant audio interfaces and MIDI devices
• 4 discrete Line outputs
• 8 audio tracks
• 8 CV/Gate output jacks for modular integration
• MPC2 Desktop Software DAW for Mac/PC included