Akai Advance 49 Keyboard Controller

• 4.3″ High-Resolution Full-Color Screen
• View Plug-in Parameter On-Screen
• 8 Control Knobs
• 8 Drum Pads with RGB Illumination
• Note Repeat and Time-Division Functions
• Pattern Arpeggiator and Tap-Tempo
• Virtual Instrument Player Software
• Download 16 GB of Sounds
• Mac and Windows

The Advance 49 from Akai Professional is a 49-key, USB MIDI controller that also features eight MPC drum pads with RGB back-lit illumination. The keyboard boasts an integrated high-resolution full-color 4.3-inch display, which in tandem with the included Virtual Instrument Player (VIP) software application, provides real-time control and feedback of your favorite VSTi virtual instruments. These features and more make the Advance 49 a formidable MIDI control solution whether you’re on-stage or in the studio.
The keyboard’s 49 semi-weighted keys are velocity-sensitive with after touch and the drum pads feature velocity- and pressure-sensitivity. With 8 endless and continuously variable control knobs, transport control, pattern arpeggiator and MPC-style functions such as note repeat and time-division, the Advance 49 offers a deep feature set for producing professional-quality music.