Akai MPK261 vs M-Audio Oxygen Pro 25
| Akai MPK261 | M-Audio Oxygen Pro 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | MPK261 comes equipped with 61 semi-weighted, full-size keys and a premium piano-style keybed | 25 semi-weighted velocity-sensitive keys (PrecisionTouch keybed) with channel aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | yes (channel aftertouch) | yes (channel aftertouch) |
| Sounds / presets | — | 0 |
| Sequencer | an arpeggiator, with adjustable resolution, range, and patterns; MPC Note Repeat | — |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Pads / faders | 16 pads; velocity- and pressure-sensitive; 4 banks; 8 faders (3 banks); 8 360-degree encoders (3 banks); 8 switches (LED-backlit, 3 banks) | — |
| Weight | 6.84 kg | 2.46 kg |
| Released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Release month | 2 | 11 |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 25 |
| Controls | — | 16 RGB velocity-sensitive pads with Note Repeat, 5-pin MIDI output |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the M-Audio Oxygen Pro 25 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (6.84 kg vs 2.46 kg).
Full spec sheets: Akai MPK261 · M-Audio Oxygen Pro 25. Rows with a highlighted background differ.