Akai Professional LPK25 Laptop Performance Keyboard

Specification

Keyboard players who want to work with software on their computer will find that the LPK25 gives their laptop the keys they need to express themselves anywhere. The LPK25 is a scaled-down relative to the MPK series of keyboard performance controllers. The diminutive keyboard is made up of 25 miniature, velocity-sensitive keyboard keys with synth action.

The LPK25 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 LPK25's easy-to-learn layout.The LPK25 works plug and play with Mac and PC and requires no software driver installation or wall power for operation. It has four memory banks for programming and recalling settings appropriate to different software programs you use.
Create melodic and harmonic riffs in seconds, anywhere, with the LPK25.

Ignite Included
Ignite music creation software from AIR works seamlessly with LPK25, giving you the fastest way to capture ideas and make music. It’s a refreshingly different approach, a simple and seamless creative partner that empowers your ideas and brings them to life. Say goodbye to the rigid and complicated methods of the past. Say hello to a fresh new way to create.

Ignite includes over 275 instruments, many of which are taken from our renowned instrument collections - including Strike, Structure, and Velvet. All sounds have been optimized to load quickly, and the editing controls are automatically mapped to your connected LPK25 keyboard. These extraordinary sounds include keyboards, drums, percussion, basses, guitars, synths, strings, brass, and woodwinds.

Features

• USB-MIDI controller works with virtually all audio software
• 25 velocity-sensitive mini-keyboard keys
• Arpeggiator, sustain button, octave up and down, and tap tempo controls
• Plug-and-play USB connection for Mac and PC requires no driver installation
• Small enough to fit in a backpack or laptop bag
• Four programmable memory banks
• Comes with editor software for Mac and PC
• USB bus powered—no additional power cable needed

MPC BEATS : Beat Making Starts Here

Great Sounding Beats

Presenting MPC Beats, the fully featured, beat-making software based on the legendary MPC workflow to quickly makegreat sounding beats.

Everything You Need

From the moment you install MPC Beats, you’re ready to start creating. Remix one of the included songs, or start off witha genre template like Trap, Dance, Pop and more. Start fresh and select from 2GB worth of content, including samples,loops and built-in virtual instrument plugins to craft your sound.

Intuitive MPC Workflow

Aspiring beat makers ready to delve into a world of music production will find MPC Beats an ultra-intuitive, inspiring entry-point for producing professional sounding music. Underpinned by the renowned MPC workflow, MPC Beats offersan easily accessible 4 x 4 drum sample grid, a piano roll, sample library browser and sample edit window. Users canseamlessly switch between these workspaces to discover, create, and edit their beats to perfection.

You’re In Control

With MPC Beats, you’re in full control of your sound. Experience plug and play compatibility with all class-compliantUSB controllers. From MPK Mini to M-Audio Oxygen, Alesis V-Mini and much more, get connected with a large list of premappedcontrollers to get completely hands-on with your beat making.

More Power

MPC Beats has plenty of power for ambitious creators. Over 80 audio FX plugins to warp, manipulate and transformaudio into whatever you can think of. Plus, VST/AU compatibility mean there’s room to expand your sonic palette withcompatible third-party virtual instrument plugins and audio processing plugins. You can even record instruments orvocals with 2 stereo audio tracks to add live elements to your music.

MPC Beats Expansions

Introducing the MPC Beats MPC Expansion Pack Editions featuring the best of our top-selling sample collections fromthe music industry’s premier sound designers. From Araab Muzik & Motif Alumni to MSX Audio and F9 Instruments, beefup your sample library with premium sound content to take your production to the next level.

Free software based on the legendary MPC workflow

• 2 Audio, 8 Midi/Instrument Tracks
•  16 Pads, Sample Editing, VST/AU support
•  Ready to create right away - sample/sound content, effects, and virtual instruments built-in
•  Can be mapped to any Controller, including MPC
•  Unified Installer