Korg Kontrol49 VS. Akai MPK49

[csid]

I've been with an Axiom 49 for a while now and I love it. For some reason I am itching to get something new though. Plus my friend wants to buy my axiom. I am looking at these two. Which one would u go with and why.

[csid]

THE NEXT GENERATION OF USB/MIDI PERFORMANCE CONTROLLERS.
Maximize musical ideas on-stage or in a home studio setting with the new Akai MPK49 performance controller. The Akai MPK49 ushers in a new era for USB/MIDI controllers by combining a high-quality, 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and 12 MPC-style drum pads. 48 total pads are accessible via 4 pad banks. The pads feature popular MPC Note Repeat function and Swing parameters, and the Akai MPK49 performance controller has its own arpeggiator, for creating quick, creative riffs in seconds.

The Akai MPK49 features MPC-style Full Level and 12 Levels functions on its pads, and MPC Swing can be applied to both Note Repeat and Arpeggio functions. Tap Tempo and time-division buttons allow for real-time control of Note Repeat and Arpeggio clock speeds. The Akai MPK49 delivers an amazing 72 assignable controls, with assignable inputs that include an expression pedal, footswitch, pitch bend and modulation wheel.

Discover the next generation of USB/MIDI controllers. Step up to the Akai MPK49.

Features

8 full-sized, 360 degree rotation pots, each with 3 banks for 24 pots total

MPC-style note repeat and all new arpeggiator

8 full-sized sliders with 3 controller banks for each for 24 sliders total

8 assignable backlit switches with 3 controller banks each for 24 switches total

MMC/MIDI Start Stop transport buttons

Large, easy-to-read custom LCD display

Applications:
Beat Creation
MIDI sequencing
Live Performance

[csid]

Controller:
Keyboard:
49-full size keys with 8 velocity curves

Rotary Encoder x 8, main encoder

Slider x 8

Pad x 16 (velocity sensitive)

Vector Joystick (independent X and Y assignments)

PITCH Wheel (independent Up and Down assignments)

MOD Wheel

Switch x 2


Display:
Main Display:
8 characters (8x5 dot) three-color backlit LCD module

Sub Display:
8 characters (8x5 dot) three-color backlit LCD module

MIDI Clock/Tempo LED


Memory:
Preset (user) Memory x 12

Global Memory


Connections:
Pedal

Switch

MIDI:
IN, OUT, OUT

USB

DC IN


Power:
USB bus power (in USB connection)

DC9V (AC adapter)


Power consumption:
USB bus power:
approx. 350mA (max. 450mA)

AC adapter:
approx. 450mA (max. 500mA)
AC adapter model - A30950/KA183
(sold separately)
9V 500~600ma Center Pin (-)




Others:
Dimensions:
28.74” (W) x 12.56” (D) x 3.39” (H)
730 (W) x 319 (D) x 86 (H)mm

Weight:
10.8 lbs. / 4.9kg



Accessories:
AC adapter, USB cable, CD-ROM (KONTROL49 Editor/Librarian software for Mac OS X/Windows XP, templates scene data, KORG USB-MIDI driver for Windows XP, demo software), name sheet & sticker for trigger pads

[dBu]

The Akai looks pretty sweet.

[csid]

I like the faders knobs and mpc style pads on the akai... i really like the individual track lcd display on the korg and the metallic feel. tough decision!

[BLAZEN]

Im looking at getting a midi controler

how much does the akai go for?

hey cameron how is the micron working out for you

[csid]

the micron kicks ass thank you! I am seeing the Akai for 399 online. The akai is fairly new. The Korg has been around a while and you can get used ones for 2-300, they are also new for 399 online. I am going by guitar center tonight to see what they can do.

[ROYAL HIGHNUSS]

i like the novation remote sl 25

[csid]

Originally Posted by ROYAL HIGHNUSS

i like the novation remote sl 25

I do like the novation for the lcd screens on the tracks but i do not like the faders and lack of pads

[csid]

just orderd the akai last night at GC. Pretty stoked cause its new to the market and It has the same rotarys and faders as the MPD.. then its got MPC style pads so should be a great controller! They had the korg there and I was very unimpressed with the small pitch and mod wheels as well as the feel of the pads.

[Riga Sprats]

i have the kontrol 49. Its nice.

I have never played around with the akai so i dont know what the build quality is.. i'd recommend playing around with them before you buy.

The korg is very well built. nice key action etc.

The akai does have an arpeggiator though.. so if its a nicely built keyboard then i'd go for that.

[Mundo]

Originally Posted by ROYAL HIGHNUSS

i like the novation remote sl 25

I second this

[csid]

The Akai doesnt ship for a few more weeks.
They sent me home with the novation remote zero sl. This thing is pretty bad ass. I havent played with the pads yet but sofar this thing is very nice!

[ROYAL HIGHNUSS]

Originally Posted by csid

The Akai doesnt ship for a few more weeks.
They sent me home with the novation remote zero sl. This thing is pretty bad ass. I havent played with the pads yet but sofar this thing is very nice!

yea that thing looks pretty sweet

[Jon Avalon]

yea, i was looking into the axioms. Been wanting one for sometime. But that akai looks pretty sweet, might put it into consideration