New Namm 2012: Akai MAX49

The new Akai MAX49 keyboard controller sets a new control standard. Akai have merged MPC technology with renowned MPK technology with a new added flavour to make a revolutionary all in one controller keyboard.

Innovative Control Strips

MAX49 is one of the most unique controllers ever engineered. Four banks of eight backlit LED ribbon styled touch faders, allowing you to assign up to 32 control parameters. You can use MAX49's LED touch faders just like analog faders by simply dragging a finger along the touch strips, or you can perform instant leaps in any MIDI value from zero to maxed out and everything in between for a super-fast MIDI control experience.

Classic MPC Pad Control

Akai have equipped the MAX49 with four banks of 12 backlit MPC pads, giving a total of 48 assignable pads, allowing you to integrate legendary Akai Pro production capability into live performances and recording sessions alike. These backlit, velocity sensitive pads come with classic MPC Swing, Note Repeat, Full Level and navigation controls.

Many Connection Options

The Max49 really si filled to the Max with controls and connectivity. USB MIDI, traditional 5-pin DIN MIDI and even Control Voltage and Gate outputs are onboard, allowing you to control everything from today's most advanced music software, to analog modular synths from as far back as the 1960s. Mackie Control and HUI protocols are also built in to give you instant compatibility with many industry standard DAWs

The Complete Package

With a full sized, 49 Key touch sensitive keyboard with aftertouch, a huge array of assignable controllers, rubberised control wheels and a sleek red metallic design, the Max 49 is a 1 stop instrument offering all the control and integration you could ever want, and more!

Main Product Features:

• 49 semi-weighted keys with Aftertouch for complete musical expression
• Built-in step sequencer for detailed track construction
• Expanded arpeggiator with latch and time division controls
• Included AkaiConnect software automatically maps to VST plugins
• 12 backlit, real MPC pads with MPC Note Repeat and MPC swing
• Eight backlit LED touch faders for gradual or instant parameter value changes
• Four pad banks & four fader banks provide a total of 80 assignable pads & faders
• CV & Gate outputs for use with vintage analog synths (1V/Oct)
• Large, centrally-positioned transport controls & rubberized pitch and modulation wheels
• Mackie Control & HUI modes provide instant compatibility with many DAWs