The velocity-sensitive keys allow you to accurately express dynamics, while accessing different pitch ranges is done instantly through dedicated Octave Up and Down buttons.
With a 25-note keyboard, 8 back-lit, MPC-style pads and 8 Q-Link knobs, the MPK mini is the ultimate portable controller to get your music moving.The MPK mini keyboard is ideal for quickly entering notes and phrases into your computer. MPK mini strikes the perfect balance between portability and comprehensive software control by melding together the complete control offered in the popular Akai Pro MPK family with the grab-and-go convenience of the LPK25 and LPD8. The Akai Pro MPK mini is an ultra-compact mini-keyboard with an impressive array of buttons, knobs and pads to provide "hands-on" performance and production control no matter your location. You can even send Program Changes from the Q49's keys to change programs, patches, and more. Place it a tier above an existing workstation keyboard and utilize Q49's streamlined layout to maximize your sound and performance options. Its compact size and portability make it ideal for fitting into existing rigs and then hitting the road. The Q49 is also the perfect choice for controlling hardware MIDI devices. The Q49 comes with a copy of Ableton Live Lite, Alesis Edition software, for performing, recording, and sequencing music right out of the box.
The Q49 provides keyboard players with a full compliment of controls including pitch and modulation wheels, octave up and down buttons, an assignable data slider, and the ability to send program changes from the keys. The compact controller features USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI jacks for easy connection to Mac, PC and MIDI hardware. The Q49 is a 49-note keyboard controller that works with virtually all music software and MIDI hardware devices. Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition software is included to get you creating right out of the box.Single USB cable simplicity delivers both data and power.Sustain pedal input and MIDI output for pro-level functionality and versatility.
Octave Up and Down buttons extend the note range without taking up critical desktop space.Pitch and Modulation wheels add musical expression perfect for emulating the nuances of specialized musicians via DAW software.49 velocity-sensitive keys ensure a dynamic performance.49-key USB MIDI keyboard controller provides the ideal surface for composing and performing music with computer-based digital audio workstations, sequencers, and more.