Hardly will you come across a keyboard that supports a 4×4 pad grid with relatively longer faders. On the whole, however, the Arturia KeyLab 49 MkII is much more complex and serious in design, even more than most MIDI keyboards you will find in the market today.

Talk about similarities, you can say there’s a striking resemblance between the MkII and Essential. It also may not be exactly hands-on for newbies who just need something less complex with entry options.

One flaw we spotted was that it shared some features with some of the old MPK series.

Which disadvantages must you keep in mind? The Akai Professional MPK249 is also very slick by design and easy to move around especially advantageous for bands and performers. We think they did well with the well-lit, super-intuitive LCD screen.

Our test team really enjoyed the wide array of shiny colors on the drum pads.

This product is ideal for any small or medium-sized events like churches services, parties, and small concerts. I mean, the Akai Professional MPK249 is a complete package! Its backlit LCD screen offers a superb layout for easy control and manipulation. With up and down control units for the octave, players can have unlimited access to the whole melodic range. The controller comes with 49 medium-weight sensitive keys, 16 stylish pads (four bank spaces for each) with RGB feedback, 8 work-ready knobs, and onboard transportation functions. Then there’s the keyboard that comes with third-party optimization letting you directly integrate with a Mac or Windows PC using plug-and-play or USB functionalities.

This entry into the Akai Professional family also has an elaborate interface for messing around with DAWs, virtual instruments, plug-ins, and so much more. The Akai Professional MPK 249 is a high-performance keyboard controller and pad that combines the unique abilities of super-enhanced workflow, software integrations, and advanced workstation technologies.

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