So twice as much RAM and storage as the current MPC Live II which has 2 GB and 16 GB internal memory. The MPC Key 61 hardware is powered by a Quad-Core ARM processor with 4GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. So you can see the screen while sitting and don’t have to look down from above. Also the interface is a bit inclined, which I like. Something that immediately catches my eye is that the design is very slim compared to the competition. A domain in which Korg, Roland, Yamaha, or Kurzweil are very active. With the MPC Key 61, Akai Pro officially enters the world of Synthesizer workstations. Let’s take a closer look at the features. After countless leaks, Akai Pro officially introduced the MPC Key 61 today, its first standalone MPC Synthesizer keyboard with the brain of the current MPC lineup and more.

My leak-ending prayers have been answered.

Akai Pro has today unveiled the MPC Key 61, a standalone Synthesizer keyboard powered by the MPC Software including brand-new synth engines & more.

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