All user reviews of 1/5 for the Akai Professional MPK49

Reputation keyboard was essential in my choice, because I wanted a safe bet, I do not know yet much gear on my purchase level.

UTILIZATION

The affected is poor for my taste, too hard, and the springs of each button too hard. It's not worth a heavy hit (or even a light touch). No On / Off, forced to unplug the USB cable behind each time, and find the hole in each entrenchment ... It's heavy every time.

OVERALL OPINION

I for 5 years, and with the experience I would not repeat that choice clearly. I tried other models in the same price range, more expensive and less expensive, and all was better, even the simple keyboard 200 €. Pads (reputedly in with Akai MPC) are really bad ......! Hyper Drive! Forced buggers above for the note / sample sounds ... And almost impossible to play the velocity because of this hardness, really nothing to do with the MPC pads which they are quality. Bugs and more with the keyboard that sends info twelve o'clock alone (that mute me in my tracks sessions on Logic Pro 9).
In short, avoid! Despite being a reference in the middle, this keyboard has disappointed many. Orient you on another brand, really. Especially if you have the budget for this keyboard, there much better elsewhere.

Exactly what I needed ...

UTILIZATION

Pro Tools, Native Instruments, Reason ...

OVERALL OPINION

I thought buying an M-Audio Axiom 49 by year-end but dernire Aki saw what was about to leave MODEL I temporis my purchase until that one is available. Unfortunately, it is clear Aki ad Precipitation Occurred just launched this product because I have a first copy of the REU that MPK49 Submitted dysfunction Ab key did not work or Fawn with an intermittent problem of sensitivity. I returned my dealer prfr. APRS few days, I have a second REU and l. .. same problem but on the F #. I therefore returned and I also now get a refund. I am really, because apart from this problem all the other keyboard commands are gniales and fall to hand well. It is well recognized in Reason 4. What a pleasure to be able to easily control all the virtual instruments in a flash. Too bad this default, visibly SERIES, comes gcher pleased that I was: o (
I think I finally fall back on my first choice.

Edit: Actually, I bought a Novation ReMOTE 49SL COMPACT -> EXCELLENT!

A lot of reading on the sites, comparison forums, youtube demo ...etc.

UTILIZATION

Touched: unplayable when you want chords, good dynamic, but very precise, I tried to get used to it but impossible.
Manuel: Yeah
Setup: very complex logic because no preset for this DAW factory while there is for everyone else.
This detail was the deciding factor in my motivation to return my purchase

OVERALL OPINION

You need two weeks to test it, try to get used to it and then finally to abdicate!
I unfortunately could not try it before, but I regret because I will not certainly not buy impulsively anymore ...
The pads are not so catastrophic that on the other hand, contrary to what I've read.
Value for money: expensive for a disappointment.
I will not buy it again, for sure.
Too bad because I like its appearance and ergonomics, but the keyboard has removed any possibility of adoption between me and the beast ....;(
I ordered Novation 49SL MK2 which is supposedly better in its class.
I expect the product soon and will give my opinion here.