AKAI 49-Note Keyboard Controller with Drum Pads Synthstation49

Now you can use an iPad as a DAW device. Akai Synthstation49 has a built-in dock for seamless use with your iPad. That's one spectacular feature for musicians seeking mobility for music Editing and enhancement on-the-go.

SynthStation49 is the most advanced, intuitive music controller designed specifically for use with the iPad and the first true iPad performance tool for musicians. Working seamlessly with Akai Professional’s heralded SynthStation software, SynthStation49 provides unparalleled music creation capabilities, including direct in-app MIDI Recording from its velocity-sensitive keyboard, nine MPC-style drum pads and array of transport controls. In addition to its integration with the SynthStation app, SynthStation49 is also completely iOS CoreMIDI compatible, making it instantly compatible with dozens of music APPS already in the App Store and hundreds more on the way.

Dock, power and position the iPad perfectly using the adjustable-angled cradle, or establish commanding control over your favorite Computer software using SynthStation49‘s USB/MIDI port. Professional ¼" outputs and extreme portability ensure you’ll be able to take your sequences straight to the stage at a moments notice.

SynthStation49 is among the only full-featured, professional keyboard controller allowing direct MIDI performance recording onto an iPad. Bridging Akai Professional’s popular MPK controllers with the previously released SynthStation25, SynthStation49 provides immense software control with forty-nine, full-size velocity-sensitive keys, nine Backlit MPC-style drum pads and full transport buttons. An adjustable-angled dock for iPad allows the User to easily slide their tablet into the SynthStation49’s cradle and position the screen to their preference.

SynthStation49’s keyboard, pitch/modulation wheels and sustain pedal Input provide great feel and the essential controls for musicians and producers to compose, record and perform. The nine drum pads of SynthStation49 give users immediate, intuitive beat-creation capabilities over the 50 classic and modern kits available within the SynthStation software.

Portable, 49-Key velocity-sensitive keyboard with pitch and modulation wheels

Nine velocity-sensitive MPC-style drum pads which light when triggered

Dedicated transport control buttons including Play, Pause and Record

Play MIDI keyboard and drum pad performances into an iPad via CoreMIDI or AkaiConnect apps

Built-in, adjustable dock charges your iPad while positioning the screen at the perfect angle

USB port for connecting to a Mac or PC, receiving power and controlling MIDI music software

Professional ¼" Stereo outputs with volume control to connect mixers, speakers and recording equipment

Headphone output to practice and compose in private