Premium Response

With MPK261, experience the ultimate in playing response from a controller equally suited to studio and live performance scenarios alike. The MPK261 comes equipped with 61 semi-weighted, full-size keys and a premium Akai Professional piano-style keybed for unprecedented response and natural feel. A dynamic, expressive response and faithful capture of every subtle nuance of your performance is assured thanks to MPK261’s velocity-sensitive keybed with aftertouch. In addition, onboard Octave Up and Down controls allow players to access the entire melodic range – perfect for bass lines, chords, solo leads and much more.

Genuine MPC Functionality

Unlock your creative potential and take your performance to the next level with MPK261’s arsenal of MPC controls.

16 conveniently located, velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads with RGB feedback provide the ideal platform for triggering one-shots, drum hits, loops, instrumental samples and more - expandable up to 64 pads via 4 banks. Add further dynamic flair and experience the ultimate platform for immediate creative inspiration courtesy of Classic MPC Note Repeat, Full Level and an on-board arpeggiator, with adjustable resolution, range and patterns, for unrestricted exploration of complex melodic ideas, effortlessly.

Total Control

Experience total control of your DAW, virtual effects and virtual instruments with MPK261’s collection of in-demand controls, meticulously engineered for the modern producer and live performer. Combining full transport controls and 24 assignable Q-Link controllers - including 8 control knobs, faders and switches (expandable to 24 of each via 3 banks) – MPK261 seamlessly maps to any assignable parameter for surgical creative control. Plus, with MPK261’s onboard 5-pin MIDI input and output, harness the power of our outboard equipment from a controller designed from the ground up to be the ultimate compact creative centrepiece.

Premium Response

MPK261 comes loaded with core functionality to capture your creativity and pave the way for immersive, expressive performances.

Combining on-board pitch bend, modulation and octave controls MPK261 provides critical expressive control in a portable road-tested footprint – plus, with the inclusion of 1 assignable foot-switch jack and 1 expression jack, embellish your performances with natural, piano-style sustain or expand your control-source arsenal for unparalleled creative exploration.

6-month Subscription to Reason+ Included!

Registered customers now get a 6-month subscription to Reason+ included.

Reason+ is a creative bundle for music making that includes the Reason DAW and Reason Rack Plugin which can be used in any DAW (VST3/AU/AAX). With over 80 devices covering everything from creative synths, samplers, drum machines and audio effects, this subscription comes with 39,000 presets, 24gb of samples and new content (plugins and sounds) is added consistently.

Register your product upon purchase to redeem this offer.

MPC Beats Software

Whatever you set out to achieve, MPC Beats will get you started. Incorporating the finest parts of the legendary MPC workflow, MPC Beats features all the essential tools for pro production.

Edit samples, mixdown your tracks, find any sound with the synth engines found on the legendary MPCs, record audio and much more.

MPC Beats will host your AU/VST plugins so as you expand your arsenal, know you’ll have complete compatibility with industry standard virtual studio technology.