Essential for music production and beat making - USB-powered MIDI controller with 25 velocity-sensitive mini MIDI keys, used for studio production, virtual synthesizer control, and beat making Complete control of your production - innovative 4-way thumbstick for dynamic tone and modulation control, plus a built-in arpediator with adjustable resolution, range, and mode This device features Kontrol standard NKS integration - Akai Professional and Native Instruments have collaborated to provide NKS support for the MPK controller series, allowing you to control directly from your MPK Choose your exclusive free NKS pack - browse and control Native Instruments presets and sound libraries; choose from one of three carefully curated Komplete 15 packs: Beats, Band, or Electronic MPC Experience - 8 velocity-sensitive MPC-style MIDI beatpads with note repeat and full level control, used for programming drums, triggering samples, and controlling virtual synthesizers/DAW controls Fully control your virtual instruments and FX - 8 360-degree knobs are assigned to all your music studio plugins for mixing, adjusting synthesizer controls, and more Over 1500 sounds and everything you need for professional production - a complete music production starter kit including MPC beats, 3 virtual instruments, and 2GB of sound content