To begin, I plugged in the Akai Advance 49 and connected it to my computer. Lastly, if you’d like to learn more about how MIDI works and how to get started, check out this forum and read about midi for beginners.īelow, please take a look at some of the best selling MIDI controller keyboards that are currently available online:ģ) Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88
However, there are so many MIDI keyboards on the market, picking one out can feel downright overwhelming.ĭon’t worry-that’s what I’m here for, as I’ll not only be discussing the Advance 49 in depth today, but also comparing it to some worthy competitors to see how well the Advance 49 stacks up against its rivals. So what does this mean for you? Well, if you have a computer capable of music production already, a MIDI keyboard can be a wonderful investment. It’s actually quite common these days to record music primarily through a MIDI controller and a computer only. MIDI keyboards, if you’re not familiar with them, are designed to control Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and soft synth plugins hosted on the computer to make sounds or recording and live performance. In today’s era of digital synths, keyboards, and MIDI controllers, it’s not unreasonable to expect innovation in the realm of music production. You can use it to compare the Akai Advance 49 to other competitor keyboards on the market, like the Komplete Kontrol S49 and Akai MPK249. That being said, I was very eager to try out the Advance 49 because I wanted to see what all the fuss was about (and while I’ll save my complete thoughts and grade for later, I can already see that if you spend some time with this instrument, you’ll see an improved workflow).Īnd below, please take a quick moment to view our interactive table. I know that for me, I have a specific workflow developed that I usually do not deviate too far from, and while I can see what Akai is doing with this MIDI controller, I am not wholly on board. I’ll talk about the features in a little bit, but I wanted to mention that this MIDI keyboard will take some time to get fully comfortable with, so if you’re already accustomed to using something else, you might not like this keyboard. Ultimately, that message is still conveyed with the Advance 49. However, they ask one thing in return: that you learn their machines first. Akai believes in the power of a good workflow, which means that they think you should be able to make music and perform quickly, easily, and without too many stops. Akai is famous for their music production tools, such as the MPC, a sampler and drum machine that revolutionized hip hop and music production alongside Roland’s TR-808 back in the 80s and 90s, and is still used today. In this review, I’ll be talking about the Akai Advance 49, a 49 key MIDI keyboard from Akai.
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