Advance 49 Akai
Master Keyboard

Master keyboard 49 Key Semi-Weighted velocity sensitive and aftertouch, with 8 MPC pads, also works as a standalone controller. An unprecedented playability and easy navigation to virtual instruments via an interactive display on a color screen combined with intelligent software management plug-ins, supplemented by a wealth of MIDI controls! Includes 16GB of data representing more than 10,000 high-quality sounds directly from Air Music Technology, Sonivox and Toolroom Records.

ARTICLE N° 46496
  • Advance Akai 49
  • Master Keyboard 49 keys for advanced control virtual instruments
  • Touch-sensitive semi-weighted velocity and aftertouch
  • Display high-resolution 4.3-inch color with dedicated control buttons
  • Real-time visual feedback of plug-in parameters on the screen
  • 8 type MPC pads, RGB backlit velocity sensitive
  • 8 large knobs endless
  • Bank Change Buttons, octave, transport and performance
  • Buttons Note Repeat, time-division, arpeggiator and tap-tempo
  • Wheels pitch and modulation rubberized
  • Inputs expression pedal and footswitch
  • USB, MIDI input and output 5-pin
  • Also functions as a standalone controller
  • Includes Virtual Instrument Player host software for optimal management of virtual instruments, compatible with virtually all VSTi plug-ins and pre-mapped to hundreds of virtual instruments industry leader.
  • Includes a suite of virtual instruments including 16GB Pro Vacuum, Loom, Hybrid 3 Xpand 2 and Transfuser Velvet Air Music Technology, Eighty Eight Sonivox Ensemble and exclusive sample packs artists Toolroom label! Records (download)
Akai announces the introduction of a series of master keyboards appointed Advance. Available in 25,49 and 61 notes, this series provides an unprecedented gameplay and virtual instruments to easy navigation through an interactive display on a color screen combined with intelligent software management plug-ins, complemented by a multitude of controls MIDDAY. Designed to merge the power of virtual instruments with the playability of a master keyboard, the Advance series transforms each of the plug-ins on your computer, an intuitive gaming experience. The surface of the keyboard has a built-in high resolution color 4.3 inch screen, providing real-time control of all parameters of virtual instruments. The display adapts instantly to the selected plug-in, and allows immediate access to the instrument and the various modifiable parameters. Better yet, Advance Series keyboards works with any VSTi virtual instrument. With the new Virtual Instrument Player Host Software (VIP) included with each Advance keyboards, all your VSTi library can be controlled by a single application. VIP can run as a plug-in within any major digital audio workstation (DAW) or as a standalone application on both Mac or PC.
Included with the Advance keyboards, the VIP program will allow you to easily control the settings of your DAW and plug-ins VST across the keyboard with easier access to the entire collection of virtual instruments with or DAW without a powerful way to play virtual instruments directly or integrating them into recording a session. VIP users also can create Set-Lists that provide access to on-demand customized instruments for the stage or studio work. One press of a keyboard button Advance, and the player can adjust its settings to optimize live performance without manipulating their computer. Users from all walks enjoy the facilities offered by VIP to navigate quickly between different virtual instruments or patch, to split the keyboard into several areas, earn up to 8 layers of virtual instruments ... VIP supports the VSTi plug-ins, AU, RTAS and AAX, allowing you access to virtually any DAW, including Pro Tool, Logic Pro and Ableton Live via VSTi.

Each keypad also includes Advance via download, no less than 16GB of data representing more than 10,000 high-quality sounds directly from Air Music Technology, Sonivox and Toolroom Records. This complete collection of plug-ins 9 offers each user an instantaneous range of the most coveted contemporary sounds both live performances as for studio production.

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