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Akai MPK49 $399 Akai MPK49 Akai MPK49 Description: PERFORMANCE CONTROLLER WITH 12 MPC DRUM PADS CAPTURE EVERY NUANCE OF YOUR PERFORMANCE. Maximize musical ideas on-stage or in the studio with the new Akai MPK49 performance controller. The Akai MPK49 ushers in a new era for USB/MIDI controllers by combining a high-quality, 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and 12 genuine MPC drum pads. 48 total pads are accessible via 4 pad banks. The pads feature the heart and soul of hip hop: the MPC Note Repeat function and Swing parameters. The Akai MPK49 Performance Controller also has its own arpeggiator, for creating quick, creative riffs in seconds. The Akai MPK49 features MPC 'Full Level' and '12 Levels' functions on its pads, and MPC Swing can be applied to both Note Repeat and Arpeggio functions. Tap Tempo and time-division buttons allow for real-time control of Note Repeat and Arpeggio clock speeds. The Akai MPK49 delivers an amazing 76 assignable controls, with assignable inputs that include an expression pedal, footswitch, pitch bend and modulation wheel. More than just a USB/MIDI controller, the MPK49 captures the soul of your performance. Akai MPK49 Features: 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and full-sized keys 8 full-sized, 360 degree rotation pots, each with 3 banks for 24 pots total 12 genuine MPC pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity 8 full-sized sliders with 3 controller banks for each for 24 sliders total MPC note repeat and all-new arpeggiator 8 assignable backlit switches with 3 controller banks each for 24 switches total MMC/MIDI Start Stop transport buttons Large, easy-to-read custom LCD display Akai MPK49 Specifications: Number of Keys: 49 + 12 x 4 banks of drum pads Type of action: Semi-weighted 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: 1 Programmable controllers: MMC, MIDI START/STOP, MIDI CC System Real-Time Controls: MMC, MIDI START/STOP, MIDI CC Get your Akai MPK49 today! |
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Akai Professional Portable Keyboard with 61 Semi-Weighted Keys $499 Make beautiful music with this Akai Professional MPK61 portable keyboard that features 61 semi-weighted keys for expressive playing and 24 Q-Link controllers for enhanced control over your sound. |
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Akai MPK49 49-Key USB/MIDI Controller $399 Maximize musical ideas on-stage or in the studio with the new Akai MPK49 performance controller. The Akai MPK49 ushers in a new era for USB/MIDI controllers by combining a high-quality, 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and 12 genuine MPC drum pads. 48 total pads are accessible via 4 pad banks. The pads feature the heart and soul of hip hop: the MPC Note Repeat function and Swing parameters. The Akai MPK49 Performance Controller also has its own arpeggiator, for creating quick, creative riffs in seconds. The Akai MPK49 features MPC 'Full Level' and '12 Levels' functions on its pads, and MPC Swing can be applied to both Note Repeat and Arpeggio functions. Tap Tempo and time-division buttons allow for real-time control of Note Repeat and Arpeggio clock speeds. The Akai MPK49 delivers an amazing 76 assignable controls, with assignable inputs that include an expression pedal, footswitch, pitch bend and modulation wheel. More than just a USB/MIDI controller, the MPK49 captures the Height: 2.5 Width: 0 Weight: 21.8 |
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Akai $68.51 Akai (japanisch fur rot) ist ein nach seinem Grunder Masukichi Akai benanntes japanisches Elektronikunternehmen, das ausserhalb Japans in den 1960er und 1970er Jahren vor allem durch seine Tonbandmaschinen Bekanntheit erlangte. Die Firma wurde 1929 als kleine Baumwollspinnerei gegrundet, produzierte ab den 1930er Jahren zunachst Elektromotoren fur Filmprojektoren, spater auch fur Plattenspieler. Durch die Verkaufsaktivitaten in den USA kommt in den 1950er Jahren der Kontakt zu dem amerikanischen Tonbandgeratehersteller Roberts zustande, der Akai mit der Fertigung der Elektromotoren fur seine Gerate beauftragt. Wenig spater startet Akai, inspiriert durch ein als Anschauungsstuck zugesandtes RobertsGerat, selbst die Fertigung von Tonbandgeraten, worauf Roberts die eigene Produktion einstellt und fortan in den USA AkaiTonbandgerate unter eigenem Namen vertreibt. Ab Mitte der 1960er Jahre wurden auf dem nordamerikanischen Markt identische Gerate parallel unter den Markennamen Akai und Roberts vertrieben. Einige Jahre spater verschwindet die Marke Roberts vom Markt, die Gerate sind nur noch unter dem Namen Akai erhaltlich Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 76 Publication Date: 2010/08/13 Language: German Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.18 inches |
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Akai MPK49 49 Key Controller Keyboard $319.95 The Akai MPK49 lets you capture every nuance of your performance. Maximize your musical ideas on-stage or in the studio with the new Akai MPK49 performance controller. The Akai MPK49 ushers in a new era for USB/MIDI controllers by combining a high-quality, 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and 12 genuine MPC drum pads. 48 total pads are accessible via 4 pad banks. The pads feature the heart and soul of hip hop: the MPC Note Repeat function and Swing parameters. The Akai MPK49 Performance Controller also has its own arpeggiator, for creating quick, creative riffs in seconds. The Akai MPK49 features MPC 'Full Level' and '12 Levels' functions on its pads, and MPC Swing can be applied to both Note Repeat and Arpeggio functions. Tap Tempo and time-division buttons allow for real-time control of Note Repeat and Arpeggio clock speeds. The Akai MPK49 delivers an amazing 76 assignable controls, with assignable inputs that include an expression pedal, footswitch, pitch bend and modulation wheel. More than just a USB/MIDI controller, the MPK49 captures the soul of your performance. Akai MPK49 Features 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and full-sized keys 8 full-sized, 360 degree rotation pots, each with 3 banks for 24 pots total 12 genuine MPC pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity 8 full-sized sliders with 3 controller banks for each for 24 sliders total MPC note repeat and all-new arpeggiator 8 assignable backlit switches with 3 controller banks each for 24 switches total MMC/MIDI Start Stop transport buttons Large, easy-to-read custom LCD display Powered thru the USB connection or an optional AC adapter |
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Xbox 360 - Akai Katana $76.24 AKAI KATANA |
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Akai Professional MPK61 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller $499 The Akai Professional MPK61 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller combines a piano-style keybed with a bank of genuine Akai Professional MPC pads, assignable Q-Link controllers and key technologies from the iconic MPC family of music production workstations. Producers, performers and DJs appreciate the MPK61's mix of 61 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, 16 MPC pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity, 72 assignable Q-Link controllers, MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing and an arpeggiator. The MPK61's size is ideal for performers who need a larger keyboard than the original 49-key MPK49 offers, but also prefer the lighter weight and associated portability of a semi-weighted keyboard. The MPK61 retains the key split features from the MPK88, enabling you to divide the keyboard into two zones for performing with two different programs at once. The MPK61 MIDI controller empowers you to create and manipulate melodic, harmonic and rhythmic content and inspires creative production with its arpeggiator, MPC Swing and MPC Note Repeat technologies. The Akai MPK61 controller is bundled with Ableton Live Lite Akai Edition software, one of the most popular and powerful performance and production programs. Ableton Live Lite composes, records, remixes, and helps you improvise and edit musical ideas seamlessly. The MPK61 sends MIDI data over USB for plug-and-play performance with both Mac and PC computers. The Akai MPK61 works with virtually all MIDI recording, sequencing, and performance software for musical performers from keyboard players to producers to DJs and VJs.61-key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch for expressive melodic creativity 16 genuine MPC pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity MPC pads access four banks each for instant access to 48 samples Control 72 software parameters with 24 assignable Q-Link controllers 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 12-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 Comes with Ableton Live Lite Akai edition software Works with virtually all MIDI recording, sequencing, and performance software |
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Akai Professional Mpk61 Usb Midi Keyboard Controller $499 The Akai Professional MPK61 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller combines a piano-style keybed with a bank of genuine Akai Professional MPC pads, assignable Q-Link controllers and key technologies from the iconic MPC family of music production workstations. Producers, performers and DJs appreciate the MPK61's mix of 61 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, 16 MPC pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity, 72 assignable Q-Link controllers, MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing and an arpeggiator. The MPK61's size is ideal for performers who need a larger keyboard than the original 49-key MPK49 offers, but also prefer the lighter weight and associated portability of a semi-weighted keyboard. The MPK61 retains the key split features from the MPK88, enabling you to divide the keyboard into two zones for performing with two different programs at once. The MPK61 MIDI controller empowers you to create and manipulate melodic, harmonic and rhythmic content and inspires creative production with its arpeggiator, MPC Swing and MPC Note Repeat technologies. The Akai MPK61 controller is bundled with Ableton Live Lite Akai Edition software, one of the most popular and powerful performance and production programs. Ableton Live Lite composes, records, remixes, and helps you improvise and edit musical ideas seamlessly. The MPK61 sends MIDI data over USB for plug-and-play performance with both Mac and PC computers. The Akai MPK61 works with virtually all MIDI recording, sequencing, and performance software for musical performers from keyboard players to producers to DJs and VJs.61-key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch for expressive melodic creativity 16 genuine MPC pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity MPC pads access four banks each for instant access to 48 samples Control 72 software parameters with 24 assignable Q-Link controllers 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 12-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 Comes with Ableton Live Lite Akai edition software Works with virtually all MIDI recording, sequencing, and performance software |
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Akai EWM1 $25 Akai EWM1 Akai EWM1 Description: EWI4000S replacement mouthpeice A mouthpiece for the Award Winning Akai EWI4000S wind instrument. Get your Akai EWM1 today! |
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Akai MP12-1 $19 Akai MP12-1 Akai MP12-1 Description: AC Adaptor for MPC500 (Included)and XR20 (included) Get your Akai MP12-1 today! |
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Akai EXM-E3 $149 Akai EXM-E3 Akai EXM-E3 Description: 128 MB RAM memory expansion for MPC5000 Get your Akai EXM-E3 today! |
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Akai HDM10 $29 Akai HDM10 Akai HDM10 Description: Hard drive adaptor kit for MPC1000 (optional) Get your Akai HDM10 today! |
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Akai EWM1 Mouthpiece for EWI4000S $25 Replacement mouthpiece for the Akai EWI4000S. |
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Akai MP6-1 $24 Akai MP6-1 Akai MP6-1 Description: AC Adaptor (optional) for MPD24, MPD32, and MPK49 Akai MP6-1 AC Adapter for MPD24 and MPK49 (optional). Get your Akai MP6-1 today! |
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Truss; Pitch-Adj Akai $249.99 Truss Pitch-Adj Akai |
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Truss/Pole St Akai $188.99 Truss/Pole St Akai |
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