Akai MPK249 49-Key Keyboard Controller
The Akai MPK249 is a professional 49-key keyboard controller designed for producers, composers, beatmakers, performers, and studio creators who need expressive keys, MPC-style pads, and deep hands-on control. With 49 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, 16 MPC-style pads, assignable knobs, faders, switches, transport controls, and USB plug-and-play operation, it delivers a complete control surface for modern music production.
Available from Audio Shop Australia, the MPK249 is ideal for home studios, professional production rooms, live keyboard setups, and creative workstations across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Canberra, Newcastle, and the Sunshine Coast.
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Professional 49-Key Control
The MPK249 gives players a larger, more expressive keyboard layout with 49 semi-weighted keys and aftertouch. This makes it suitable for playing chords, melodies, basslines, pads, leads, and more detailed performances while maintaining a practical size for studio desks and production setups.
MPC-Style Pads for Beatmaking
Sixteen onboard MPC-style pads provide responsive control for drum programming, sample triggering, clip launching, and performance. Four pad banks expand control up to 64 total pad assignments, giving producers more flexibility when working with drums, samples, loops, and creative performance setups.
Knobs, Faders, Switches and Transport Controls
The MPK249 includes 8 assignable knobs, faders, switches, and onboard transport buttons for controlling virtual instruments, effect plugins, mixers, and DAWs. Three usable banks expand the available knobs, faders, and switches up to 24 each, giving you deeper control without constantly reaching for your mouse.
Native Instruments NKS Integration
With Native Instruments NKS compatibility, the MPK249 supports a smoother workflow with a wide range of virtual instruments and effects. This helps producers browse, control, and perform with compatible sounds more efficiently, making the controller a strong hub for software-based music creation.
USB Plug-and-Play Workflow
The MPK249 is optimised for Mac and PC with simple USB plug-and-play operation. USB bus power keeps setup clean and practical, making it easy to integrate into home studios, professional workstations, teaching spaces, and performance rigs.
Ideal For
The Akai MPK249 is ideal for music producers, composers, keyboard players, beatmakers, electronic musicians, studio owners, educators, and live performers. Whether you are producing in Sydney, composing in Melbourne, recording in Brisbane, arranging music in Perth, or building tracks in Adelaide, Canberra, Newcastle, the Gold Coast, or the Sunshine Coast, the MPK249 offers expressive keys and hands-on production control.
Why Buy from Audio Shop Australia?
Audio Shop Australia supplies MIDI keyboards, DJ equipment, audio interfaces, studio monitors, headphones, microphones, and production tools for Australian creators. With trusted brands, helpful support, and Australia-wide shipping, we make it easier to choose the right gear for your studio or performance workflow.
Order the Akai MPK249 49-Key Keyboard Controller today and bring expressive keys, MPC-style pads, and deep hands-on DAW control to your music production setup.
| Keys | 49 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch |
| Pads | 16 MPC-style pads |
| Pad Banks | 4 pad banks, up to 64 pads total |
| Knobs | 8 assignable knobs, expandable up to 24 via banks |
| Faders | Assignable faders, expandable up to 24 via banks |
| Switches | Assignable switches, expandable up to 24 via banks |
| Transport Controls | Onboard transport buttons |
| NKS Integration | Native Instruments NKS compatibility |
| Computer Compatibility | Mac / PC plug-and-play via USB |
| Power | USB bus powered |
| Dimensions | 29″ x 12.25″ x 3.38″ (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 12.6 lbs |
