Akai Professional MPK49 & MPC Renaissance Package 1

Akai keyboard controller package with MPC Renaissance, headphones and more.

This AKAI Professional keyboard controller package includes the MPK49 MIDI controller, the Akai MPC Renaissance, an M-Audio SP2 Sustain Pedal, Ableton Live 9 Intro, a pair of Gear One G900DX headphones, and a copy of the Course Technology Big Studio Secrets for Home Recording and Production (Book & CD).

Akai MPK49 Keyboard Controller
Beat creation, MIDI sequencing, and live performance control are all possible with Akai’s MPK49 USB/MIDI controller. Featuring a sleek black design, this 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch comes with 12 MPC-style drum pads with 4 pad banks each for a total of 48 total pads. The pads have swing parameters that can be applied to the MPC Note Repeat function and the MPK49 keyboard’s own arpeggiator for instant creation of ear-catching riff effects. They also feature the MPC-style Full Level and 12 Level velocity functions.

Akai MPC Renaissance
Fusing Akai Professional’s legendary MPC layout and workflow with the power of your computer, MPC Renaissance is truly a powerhouse of an instrument for making music. The Akai MPC Renaissance is a fully integrated hardware/software system that allows you to construct and create songs using the classic hardware controls and pop-up display that have made the MPC a known name in the world of music production, while incorporating an intuitive software program for sequencing on your computer. Along with legendary controls, the MPC Renaissance features Akai’s exclusive MPC software with 128-track sequencing, instant mapping and real-time adjustment of VST plug-ins, and a massive 6GB+ sound library that will vastly expand your production capabilities to your Mac or PC.

M-Audio SP2 Sustain Pedal
The M-Audio SP-2 Sustain Pedal is a high-quality pedal designed to work and feel just like the sustain pedal on an acoustic piano. The classic-style single pedal works with any M-Audio keyboard and has a specially designed rubber bottom that grips the floor to help it stay put while you play.

Ableton Live 9 Intro
Ableton Live 9 is the latest iteration of one of the best performance based DAWs available on the market today. The developers at Ableton have added a host of upgrades to their flagship software. With Live 9 you can easily browse for new sounds, instantly capture your performance, record automation directly into clips, enhance your sound with improved studio effects, and then take your performance straight to the stage. There are 3 versions of Live 9, this is the Intro version and includes limited software features, 3 instruments, 26 effects, and over 700 sounds (4GB).

Gear One G900DX Headphones
Gear One G900DX are circumaural headphones designed for playback, monitoring, and recording. With a lightweight 40mm neodymium driver, soft leatherette earpads and versatile hinge design, the G900DX offers extended frequency response, hours of comfort, and easy storage and handling.

Course Technology Big Studio Secrets for Home Recording and Production (Book & CD)
This book will give you the technical prowess you need to make solid recordings, as well as tips and tricks to make your recordings stand out in the crowd. Many famous recordings, ones that sound excellent even by current standards, were made with simpler equipment than most modern home studios have available now.