Akai Professional MPC Key 61 Standalone Keyboard Workstation｜ Electronic Accessories

Key Features

Standalone, No Computer Needed
61-Note Keyboard with Aftertouch
Full-Color Multitouch Display: 7"
16 Velocity-Sensitive RGB-Backlit Pads
4 Q-Link Encoders to Control Parameters
32GB of Onboard Storage, 4GB of RAM
5-Pin DIN MIDI Input, Output, and Thru
Two Combo XLR-1/4" Inputs with Mic Pres
8 CV/Gate Outputs
16GB of Content + Air Instruments & FX

 
Overview
Musicians and producers in search of a complete standalone music workstation with an integrated keyboard and drum pads will be thrilled with the Akai Professional MPC Key 61, a revolutionary standalone production synthesizer keyboard that builds upon the impressive MPC lineage. The MPC Key 61 includes advanced, next-generation virtual instruments and effects powered by a Quad-Core ARM processor. The MPC Key 61 includes 25 plug-in instrument engines at your fingertips with over 6000 cutting-edge presets. Each plug-in 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.
 
Key Specs

Sound Generation

Analog Modeling / Digital / Sample-Based

Keyboard

61 Full-Size Keys with Semi-Weighted Action

Touch Sensitivity

No

Expression Controls

16x Pad1x Modulation1x Pitch Bend1x Ribbon Controller5x Knob44x Button
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Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples

25x Factory Sound Preset

Maximum Polyphony

16 Voice (Stereo)

Performance Functions

Arpeggiator, Audio File Tempo Adjustment, Audio File Transpose, Layer, Octave Shift, Sampler, Sequencer, Split/Layer, Transpose, Tuning Adjustment

Audio I/O

2x Combo XLR-1/4" 3-Pin Balanced or Unbalanced Mono Mic/Line/Instrument Input4x 1/4" TRS Balanced Mono Line Output (2 Stereo Pairs)1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Stereo Headphone Output
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Pedal Support

2x 1/4" TRS Expression/Footswitch

MIDI I/O

1x DIN 5-Pin Input1x DIN 5-Pin Output1x DIN 5-Pin Thru

USB I/O

1x USB-A (Device/Controller Connection)1x USB-B (Host Connection)

General

Item Type

Keyboard Workstation

Sound Generation

Analog Modeling / Digital / Sample-Based

Keyboard

61 Full-Size Keys with Semi-Weighted Action

Touch Sensitivity

No

Aftertouch

Yes

Expression Controls

16x Pad1x Modulation1x Pitch Bend1x Ribbon Controller5x Knob44x Button

Transport Controls

Yes: Record, Stop, Play

Display

7" / 17.8 cm Color LED Touchscreen (Backlit)

Sounds

Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples

25x Factory Sound Preset

Maximum Polyphony

16 Voice (Stereo)

Internal Memory

Sample RAM: 4 GBFactory Content: 13 GBInternal OS: 4 GBUser Storage: 15 GB

Built-In Effects

100x Insert FX: Chorus, Compressor, Delay, Vocal Tune

Performance Functions

Arpeggiator, Audio File Tempo Adjustment, Audio File Transpose, Layer, Octave Shift, Sampler, Sequencer, Split/Layer, Transpose, Tuning Adjustment

Built-In Speaker

No

Sequencing & Recording

Sequencer

Yes

Motion Sequencing

Yes

Arpeggiator

Yes

Connectivity

Audio I/O

2x Combo XLR-1/4" 3-Pin Balanced or Unbalanced Mono Mic/Line/Instrument Input4x 1/4" TRS Balanced Mono Line Output (2 Stereo Pairs)1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Stereo Headphone Output

Headphone Output Power

40 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms

Pedal Support

2x 1/4" TRS Expression/Footswitch

Phantom Power

48 VDC, Selectable On/Off per Mic Input

MIDI I/O

1x DIN 5-Pin Input1x DIN 5-Pin Output1x DIN 5-Pin Thru

CV/Gate I/O

8x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS CV/Gate Output

Patch Points

No

Sync I/O

No

Network I/O

1x RJ45 Ethernet

USB I/O

1x USB-A (Device/Controller Connection)1x USB-B (Host Connection)

Media/Memory Card Slot

No

Internal Drive Bays

1x 2.5" SATA (Drive Not Included)

Bluetooth

Yes

Audio Performance

Frequency Response

Combo XLR-1/4" Mic, Line, Hi-Z Inputs:20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.2/-1 dB1/4" Line Outputs:20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.3/-0.2 dB1/4" Headphone Outputs:20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.05/-0.2 dB

I/O Impedance

Combo XLR-1/4" Hi-Z Inputs:1 Megohm1/4" Line Outputs:50 Ohm

Maximum Input Level

Combo XLR-1/4" Mic Inputs:+13 dBuCombo XLR-1/4" Line Inputs:+20 dBuCombo XLR-1/4" Hi-Z:+16 dBu

Maximum Output Level

1/4" Line Outputs:+16 dBu1/4" Headphone:6 dBu

Dynamic Range

1/4" Mic Inputs:111 dBACombo XLR-1/4" Line/Hi-Z Inputs:112 dBACombo XLR-1/4" Hi-Z:112 dBA1/4" Line Outputs:115 dBA1/4" Headphone:108 dBA

SNR

Combo XLR-1/4" Mic Inputs:110 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)Combo XLR-1/4" Line Inputs:111 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)Combo XLR-1/4" Hi-Z:106 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)

THD

Combo XLR-1/4" Mic Inputs:0.002% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)Combo XLR-1/4" Line Inputs:0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)Combo XLR-1/4" Hi-Z Inputs:0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)1/4" Line Outputs:0.004% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)1/4" Headphone Outputs:0.004% (1 kHz, 10 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms Headphones)

Compatibility

OS Compatibility

Windows 10 or Later / macOS 10.15 to 12

OS Compatibility

Windows 10 to 11macOS 10.15 to 12 (64-Bit Only)

Included Software

No

Mobile App Compatible

No

Power

Power Requirements

AC Input

AC Input Power

100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz

Physical

Color

Black

Included Accessories

USB Cable

Dimensions

38.8 x 12.3 x 3.8" / 98.6 x 31.2 x 9.7 cm

Weight

17.9 lb / 8.1 kg

Packaging Info

Package Weight

30 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH)

47 x 19 x 9"

What's in the Box:

Akai Professional MPC Key 61 Standalone Keyboard Workstation with Sampler and Sequencer
Power Cord
USB Cable

Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Brand:AkaiSKU:MPCKEY61XUSTags:Akai, keyboard, Keyboard Workstations, MPCKEY61XUS, Musical Instruments