Akai MPK261 vs M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49
| Akai MPK261 | M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | MPK261 comes equipped with 61 semi-weighted, full-size keys and a premium piano-style keybed | Best-in-class, velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch and assignable zones |
| Aftertouch | yes (channel aftertouch) | Channel aftertouch (type stated explicitly) |
| Sequencer | an arpeggiator, with adjustable resolution, range, and patterns; MPC Note Repeat | Note Repeat and the built-in Arpeggiator |
| 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 | 4.2 kg |
| Released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Release month | 2 | 1 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 49 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (6.84 kg vs 4.2 kg).
Full spec sheets: Akai MPK261 · M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49. Rows with a highlighted background differ.