Akai Professional LPK25 Laptop Performance Keyboard
The Akai Professional LPK25 Laptop Performance Keyboard is a USB-MIDI controller for musicians, producers, DJs and other music creators. The keyboard measures less than 13" across and weighs under a pound, so it fits easily into your laptop case, backpack, or messenger bag for extreme portability. Keyboard players who want to work with software on their computer will find that the Akai Professional LPK25 gives their laptop the keys they need to express themselves anywhere. The LPK25 is a scaled-down relative to the Akai Professional MPK series of keyboard performance controllers. The diminutive keyboard is made up of 25 miniature, velocity-sensitive keyboard keys with synth action. The Akai Professional LPK25 Performance Keyboard contains an arpeggiator, which steps through chords automatically, assisting musicians with creating quick melodic ideas. Sustain, octave up and down, and tap tempo controls round out the Akai Professional LPK25 keyboard controller's easy-to-learn layout. The Akai Professional LPDK25 offers plug-and-play with Mac and PC computers and requires no software driver installation or wall power for operation. The LPK25 Laptop Performance Keyboard has 4 memory banks for programming and recalling settings appropriate to the software programs you use.
Akai Professional MPK249 49-Key Controller
The Akai Professional MPK249 is a performance pad and keyboard controller that combines deep software integration, enhanced workflow, and core technologies from the iconic line of MPC workstations. Each member of Akai Pro's MPK series comes fully loaded with a comprehensive interface for manipulating virtual instruments, effect plugins, DAWs, and more. MPK249 features 49 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, 8 assignable knobs, faders, and switches, 16 MPC-style pads with RGB feedback, and onboard transport buttons. Three banks expand the number of knobs, faders, and switches (up to 24 each), and four pad banks expand the number of pads (up to 64 total). Plus, MPK249 is optimized to interface directly with your Mac or PC with USB power and plug-and-play connectivity. Made To PlayMPK249 comes equipped with 49 semi-weighted, full-size keys and a premium piano-style keybed for unprecedented response and natural feel. Each key is velocity-sensitive and outfitted with aftertouch for dynamic, expressive performances and recordings. In addition, onboard Octave Up and Down controls allow players to access the entire melodic range; play bass lines, piano harmony, solo leads and much more. Genuine MPC FunctionalityClassic MPC Swing, MPC Note Repeat, MPC Full Level, and 16 Levels are all onboard for further inspiration. With MPK249, musicians and composers can incorporate genuine MPC workflow into their productions and create with the tools that producers have relied on for years: MPC Swing lets MPK249 users obtain that tight, organic groove that made Akai Pro's groundbreaking MPC music-making machines so legendary. MPC Note Repeat and 16 Levels make it easy to build beats and construct short melodic sequences using the MPC-style pads. In addition, an arpeggiator, with adjustable resolution, range, and patterns, enables users to explore complex melodic ideas, effortlessly. Production SoftwareMPK249 is armed with powerful production software-Ableton Live Lite and MPC Essentials-for out-of-the-box music creation. Ableton Live Lite is a fluid audio/MIDI environment that enables musicians and producers to spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise, and edit musical ideas. MPC Essentials, a groove/beat production and sample-triggering software, can integrate directly into any DAW, such as Ableton Live Lite, or run standalone. In addition, it extends the power of MPK249 by adding up to 8 pad banks and 4 samples and insert effects per pad. Virtual SynthesizersTwo high-definition virtual synthesizers bring the best of synthesis technology to MPK249 users. Hybrid 3, by AIR Music Tech, is a versatile virtual synthesizer that combines the warmth of legendary analog synths with a full range of futuristic, digital manipulation capabilities. SONiVOX Twist, a spectral morphing synthesis virtual instrument, makes it easy to create serious sounds using simple controls. Together, these powerful instruments give MPK249 users professional music-creation tools that can jumpstart any project.
Akai Professional LPD8 - USB-MIDI Pad Controller
The LPD8 laptop pad controller from Akai Professional is a USB-MIDI controller for musicians, producers, DJs and other music creators. It measures less than 13 inches across and weighs less than a pound to easily fit into a laptop case, backpack or messenger bag for extreme portability.
Akai Professional MPK Mini Play Keyboard Controller
The ultra-portable MPK mini Play is based on the world’s most popular MIDI controller—Akai Professional’s MPK mini—but now it comes packed with 128 sounds and its own built-in speaker. Add in 8 backlit MPC drum pads, knobs for editing your sounds and a 4-way joystick for simple control, and you have all you need to take your music on-the-go. Powered by 3 “AA” batteries, the MPK mini Play is built for hours of wireless fun. You can also connect to a computer via USB port for plug-and-play MIDI capability. Don’t want to disturb others or you want really big sound? Use the mini-audio output jack to connect headphones or any external speakers you want.
Akai Professional MPK mini MKII Limited Edition White
This limited-edition MPK mini comes in an all-white finish with inverted color keys that will instantly grab your attention and ignite your creativity. The ultra-compact MPK mini is designed for the traveling musician and the desktop producer. With an array of hardware controls, MPK mini lets you record, compose, and perform with virtual instruments, effect plugins, and DAWs whenever inspiration strikes. It features 25 velocity-sensitive synth-action keys, a 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation manipulation, 8 backlit velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads, and 8 assignable Q-Link knobs. Plus, two banks expand the number of MPC-style pads to 16 for extended creative capabilities. Get CreativeMPK mini includes all the essentials for quickly laying down and expanding upon your musical ideas. Dedicated Octave Up and Down buttons increase the keyboard to the full melodic range, and a sustain pedal input is built in for expressive playing and recording. An onboard arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range, and modes makes it easy to create intricate melodic lines with little effort. Plus, MPC Note Repeat and Full Level allow users to access genuine technologies from Akai Professional's line of MPC workstations. Plug-And-Go! For maximum portability, MPK mini requires no software drivers or external power adapter for operation. It supports plug-and-play connectivity, features USB-MIDI, and powers up with a single USB connection to your Mac or PC. Four memory banks enable you to store hardware/software presets for quick and easy setting up of your computer and MPK mini. Software IncludedMPK mini comes bundled with professional production software and virtual instruments for immediate music creation. Hybrid 3, by AIR Music Tech, is a high-definition synthesizer that can create anything from fat, retro synth sounds to edgy modern leads and everything in between. SONiVOX's Wobble is an electronic music grime synthesizer that features two independent channels of spectral morphing synthesis with harmonic controls, individual filtering, and discrete LFO controls. MPC Essentials, a groove/beat production and sample-triggering software, lets producers and musicians incorporate genuine MPC workflow into their DAW of choice and extends the power of MPK mini by adding up to 8 pad banks and 4 samples and insert effects per pad. MPC Essentials also runs in standalone mode, so you can start making music without a DAW. MPK mini MIDI EditorUnlock the true potential of your MPK mini with the MPK mini MIDI Editor software. This MIDI editor is a powerful preset management software that lets MPK Mini users customize their hardware and software setup on their Mac or PC. Create and tweak presets for your favorite virtual instruments, plugins, and DAWs, then store them on your MPK mini. You'll spend less time setting up your gear and more time doing what you love-making great music.
akai professional mpx8 | 8pad sample player with sd card slot
Load virtually any sample via standard SD or SDHC card and assign it to any of the Akai Professional MPX8s eight backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads. Its that simple. Use it in the studio. Use it live on stage or on air. MPX8 packs proven Akai Pro technology into a compact, durable design thats built to perform. MPX8 also has USB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputs. Control everything from music software on your laptop to outboard MIDI gear. The included USB cable and 1/8-to-MIDI adapter make it easy to connect. With the included sample kit editor, you can easily arrange, tune, and add reverb to your samples on your Mac or PC before loading them onto MPX8. The editors drag-and-drop functionality makes loading your samples as easy as possible. Technical Specs Pads 8 pads (velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive) Kits 8 Internal Kits 99 User Kits possible (on optional SD card, sold separately) Internal Sounds: 21 Supported File Format 16-bit mono WAV with a sample rate of 48, 44.1, 32, 22.05, or 11.205 kHz Supported SD Cards SD or SDHC up to 32 GB capacity (FAT16 or FAT32 file format) Connections (2) 1/4 TS (Main Out) (2) 1/8 TRS (Headphone Out) (2) 1/8 TRS (MIDI In/Out) (1) USB-MIDI port (1) SD card slot (1) Kensington lock slot Power 5 V, 1 A (via USB) Dimensions (width x depth x height): 11.6 x 4 x 1.3 Weight: 1 lb Box Contents MPX8 MPX8 Sample Kit Editor (download) Loop Library (download) USB Cable (2) 1/8-to-MIDI Adapters USB Power Adapter User Guide Safety & Warranty Manual UPC NO: 644535532263 SKU: ADIB00BDFQCXA
Akai Professional Fire FL Studio Controller with FL Studio Signature Bundle
This perfect combination pairs the 20th Anniversary Edition of FL Studio's Signature Bundle and Akai Professional's Fire, the first dedicated controller made to get hands on with FL Studio. Representing more than 20 years of innovative development it's the DAW that has everything you need in one package to compose, arrange, record, edit, mix and master professional quality music. And the seamless integration of Fire will immediately enhance the workflow and music-creating experience for all FL Studio producers. Akai Professional Fire ControllerThe Akai Pro Fire is one of the first dedicated hardware controllers for the FL Studio DAW platform. Created in close partnership with Image-Line, Fire is a high-performance tool designed to enhance the workflow and music-creating experience for all FL Studio producers. Featuring plug-and-play integration, within seconds you’ll be creating patterns and building tracks using Fire’s 4x16 matrix. Instantly navigate the Channel Rack, Browser, Tool Bar and Playlist menus without the click of a mouse. The graphical OLED display makes for easy browsing and tactile control over the various files, menus and parameters within your FL Studio session. And the dedicated transport buttons give you full control of your music. When in Performance mode, Fire deftly blurs the lines between controller and instrument with its ability to play and record notes in time using the velocity-sensitive RGB pads. Up to four units can be connected to FL Studio at once, creating an 8x32 matrix for the ultimate Fire experience. Compatible with both PC and MAC to coincide with the release of FL 20, the Akai Pro Fire is built for the FL Studio user who wants to stop clicking and start playing FL Studio like a powerful studio and stage instrument. Image-line FL Studio SoftwareFL Studio is a complete software music production environment. Representing more than 20 years of innovative development it's the DAW that has everything you need in one package to compose, arrange, record, edit, mix and master professional quality music. Mix and master music to the highest professional standards. All the features you need to create today's most complex productions including, effects chains, audio sends, sidechain control, advanced automation, plug-in delay compensation and more. FL Studio's Piano roll has the well deserved reputation as one of the best in the business. The Piano roll is used to send note and automation data to plug-in instruments (sequencing). It includes a wide range of tools to aid complex score editing and manipulation. No other DAW matches the flexibility of FL Studio’s Playlist. Sequence all elements of the project to make the final song. Tracks can hold notes, audio and automation. Place any data type anywhere and even overlay them. Use the Browser to organize all the data in your project. FL Studio Producer Edition includes over 80 instrument and effect plug-ins covering automation, sample playback/manipulation, synthesis, compression, delay, equalization filtering, flanging, phasing, chorus, reverb, distortion, bit-crushing and more. With FL Studio you will be ready to create just about any style.
Akai Professional Fire FL Studio Controller with FL Studio Producer Edition
This perfect combination pairs the 20th Anniversary Edition of FL Studio's Producer Edition and Akai Professional's Fire, the first dedicated controller made to get hands on with FL Studio. Representing more than 20 years of innovative development it's the DAW that has everything you need in one package to compose, arrange, record, edit, mix and master professional quality music. And the seamless integration of Fire will immediately enhance the workflow and music-creating experience for all FL Studio producers. Akai Professional Fire ControllerThe Akai Pro Fire is one of the first dedicated hardware controllers for the FL Studio DAW platform. Created in close partnership with Image-Line, Fire is a high-performance tool designed to enhance the workflow and music-creating experience for all FL Studio producers. Featuring plug-and-play integration, within seconds you’ll be creating patterns and building tracks using Fire’s 4x16 matrix. Instantly navigate the Channel Rack, Browser, Tool Bar and Playlist menus without the click of a mouse. The graphical OLED display makes for easy browsing and tactile control over the various files, menus and parameters within your FL Studio session. And the dedicated transport buttons give you full control of your music. When in Performance mode, Fire deftly blurs the lines between controller and instrument with its ability to play and record notes in time using the velocity-sensitive RGB pads. Up to four units can be connected to FL Studio at once, creating an 8x32 matrix for the ultimate Fire experience. Compatible with both PC and MAC to coincide with the release of FL 20, the Akai Pro Fire is built for the FL Studio user who wants to stop clicking and start playing FL Studio like a powerful studio and stage instrument. Image-line FL Studio SoftwareFL Studio is a complete software music production environment. Representing more than 20 years of innovative development it's the DAW that has everything you need in one package to compose, arrange, record, edit, mix and master professional quality music. Mix and master music to the highest professional standards. All the features you need to create today's most complex productions including, effects chains, audio sends, sidechain control, advanced automation, plug-in delay compensation and more. FL Studio's Piano roll has the well deserved reputation as one of the best in the business. The Piano roll is used to send note and automation data to plug-in instruments (sequencing). It includes a wide range of tools to aid complex score editing and manipulation. No other DAW matches the flexibility of FL Studio’s Playlist. Sequence all elements of the project to make the final song. Tracks can hold notes, audio and automation. Place any data type anywhere and even overlay them. Use the Browser to organize all the data in your project. FL Studio Producer Edition includes over 80 instrument and effect plug-ins covering automation, sample playback/manipulation, synthesis, compression, delay, equalization filtering, flanging, phasing, chorus, reverb, distortion, bit-crushing and more. With FL Studio you will be ready to create just about any style.
Akai Professional Fire FL Studio Controller with FL Studio Fruity Fire Edition
The Akai Professional Fire is one of the first dedicated hardware controllers for the FL Studio DAW platform. Created in close partnership with Image-Line, Fire is a high-performance tool designed to enhance the workflow and music-creating experience for all FL Studio producers. Featuring plug-and-play integration, within seconds you’ll be creating patterns and building tracks using Fire’s 4x16 matrix. Instantly navigate the Channel Rack, Browser, Tool Bar and Playlist menus without the click of a mouse. The graphical OLED display makes for easy browsing and tactile control over the various files, menus and parameters within your FL Studio session. And the dedicated transport buttons give you full control of your music. When in Performance mode, Fire deftly blurs the lines between controller and instrument with its ability to play and record notes in time using the velocity-sensitive RGB pads. Up to four units can be connected to FL Studio at once, creating an 8x32 matrix for the ultimate Fire experience. Compatible with both PC and MAC to coincide with the release of FL 20, the Akai Professional Fire is built for the FL Studio user who wants to stop clicking and start playing FL Studio like a powerful studio and stage instrument. In commandInstantly navigate the Channel Rack, Browser, Tool Bar and Playlist menus and quickly browse audio and project files without clicking a mouse. The graphical OLED display makes browsing and controlling the various files, menus and parameters within your FL Studio session a breeze; plus, the dedicated transport buttons give you full control of FL Studio’s standard playback, navigation and recording functions. All in the mixBringing a tactile, mouse-free mixing solution to the FL Studio environment, Fire includes 4 banks of 4 touch-capacitive knobs that enable the user to instantly see and adjust parameter values. This facilitates a more intuitive workflow, giving the ultimate control over channel, mixer and user-assignable parameters. From tweaking volume and pan within FL Studio’s mixer to adjusting filter controls within the selected channel and recording automation, you’ll spend less time clicking and more time executing. FL Studio Fruity Fire Edition includedEnter the groundbreaking, high-powered workflow heard all over the charts with the FL Studio Fruity Fire Edition software, included with Fire. FL Studio is a complete software music production environment, the culmination of more than 20 years of innovative development. The software features everything you need in one package to compose, arrange, edit, mix and master professional quality music. With access to FL Studio’s piano roll editor and step sequencer, unlimited tracks, VST & DXi instrument support, full automation functionality, plus 18+ virtual instruments and over a dozen built-in effects and processors, FL Studio Fruity Fire Edition provides the ultimate platform to spark that initial idea, ignite your creativity and complete your masterpiece—all in an ultra-intuitive, inspiring environment engineered to keep you tuned in to what’s important—your music.
