TOUCH STRIP FOR 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. Bend, warp and manipulate sounds in real-time in ways no other synthesizer can. Touch capacitive assignable real-time Q-Link controls also allow for endless artistic ingenuity opening worlds of new creative energy for production and performance.

DYNAMIC EXPRESSION

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 Mod and Pitch wheels bring depth and dimension to any MPC Key 61 keyboard part.

SCOTT STORCH

Watch Super Producer Scott Storch breaking down his workflow and production approach using the new MPC Key 61 at Miami House of Hits studio.

ULTIMATE SEQUENCING WORKFLOW

The MPC sequencing workflow is simply unmatched. With 128 tracks of internal and external MIDI, Keygroup Instruments, Clip Launching and 8 plugin instruments and audio tracks, MPC standalone has the power to capture any musical production.

30 YEARS OF LEGENDARY SAMPLING

From over 30 years of genre-defining sampling technology, MPC Key 61 brings the Full MPC sampling experience only Akai Professional can deliver. MPC Key 61 is the world's first true “sampling production synthesizer" with unparalleled MPC sampling features.

THE ULTIMATE FEEL AND GROOVE

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.

KEY FEATURES

• Expressive Keybed with aftertouch
• Sounds Button for Fast Browsing
• Powerful 128 Track Midi Sequencer
• 16 RGB Velocity-Sensitive MPC Drum Pads with Note Repeat
• Audio Interface with high-quality AD/DA converters
• Onboard Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
• 4GB Ram / Quad Core ARM Processor / 32 GB Internal Storage
• Dedicated Transport Section
• 8 Audio Tracks
• Vibrant 7" Color Touch Screen with Multi Touch & Gestures
• 25 Cutting-edge Instrument Plugins
• Assignable Touch Strip Controller
• 2 Mic/Line Inputs with high-end preamps
• Accepts Class Compliant Audio Interfaces and MIDI devices
• 4 Assignable Q Link Controller knobs
• Pitch Bend/Modulation Wheels
• 4 Discrete Line Outputs
• 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