The AKAI Advance 61 is a professional MIDI controller keyboard designed for use with virtual instruments and DAWs. It features 61 full-size velocity-sensitive keys, 8 velocity-sensitive pads, 8 assignable knobs, and a full-color LCD display. The Advance 61 also includes a built-in arpeggiator, step sequencer, and chord memory. It is designed to be used with the included VIP software, which allows users to control their virtual instruments and plugins directly from the keyboard.