Oh, and way off topic, but:
I love my new MPK61 !!!
It does have stiff keys, with the same spring feel that a synth has, but it has more overall resistance to it's feel.
Gives the feel of something that will last through years of rough playing.
Some out on the interwebz had complained that it was difficult to play for more than a few minutes, to which I ask: compared to what? If playing any instrument were easy, we'd all be gathered 'round the campfire with our instruments of choice as we joined in on rousing rounds of Kumbaya until the cows came home.
So I foresee old & forgotten fore arm muscles groaning & complaining over the next few months as I remind them of what they are there for.
The drum pads are just as stiff as others on the internet has said/complained about.
But all drums sounds can be played through the keys, so it's not a big deal to me.
The drum pads can be assigned to help control changes in Ableton during recording/live performances, so that is my main need for them.
All knobs & faders & buttons feel solid and pro-level. Very reassuringly smooth and strong.
The Akai version of Ableton Live Lite 8.2.7 came with extra drums kits, keyboards, and sound FX plug-ins (Collision, and Electric to name two).
In March I'll be upgrading to the full in-box version of Ableton Live 8 Suite which has everything and two kitchen sinks.
But I have lots to learn over the next 3 or 4 months until then.
Tonight, I attempt 2112 on my bass for a non-stop video cover of it for youtube.
Has to be done by midnight tomorrow night, or else... dire things will happen to me...
