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.

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.

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.

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.

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