AKAI LPK-25-V2 Keyboard

Melodic performance in the palm of your hand.

The LPK25 laptop performance keyboard 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.

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 LPK25ʼs easy-to-learn layout.

The LPDK25 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.

• 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
• Send note information or program changes from keys
• Comes with editor software for Mac and PC
• USB bus powered – no additional power cable needed

Includes

• LPK25 keyboard controller
• USB cable
• Software CD

• USB-MIDI controller works with virtually all audio software
• Eight backlit, velocity-sensitive drum pads can send note or program change
• Eight Q-Link knobs for controlling virtually any parameters in software
• 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

• LPD8 controller
• USB cable
• Software CD

Edirol announced the PCR-1 at Winter NAMM, a new combo device that integrates a USB bus powered 24-bit/96kHz audio interface into a 25-key MIDI keyboard controller. The PCR-1 measures a mere 1-3/16" thick, weighs under 3 pounds & offers a wide variety of audio & MIDI features.

Edirol has devised a new technology known as "S.L.I.M." (Short-stroke Low-profile Impact Mechanism) which allows a compact MIDI keyboard to maintain reasonable playability.

This 25-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller offers full 128-step velocity sensitivity and the same control map support as its larger PCR siblings. The assignable controls can be assigned to send any MIDI message. Also, like the other PCRs, it offers 16 on-board Memory locations for saving control maps for your favorite software applications.

The audio features include stereo RCA input/outputs as well as a stereo mini headphone connection which doubles as an optical digital S/PDIF Port. The PCR-1 offers support for Mac & PC with WDM, ASIO, & Core Audio drivers.

* 25-note keyboard controller for melodic control of virtually all MIDI hardware and software
    * Velocity sensitive keys for expressive, musical performance
    * USB MIDI and traditional MIDI for use with Mac and PC, as well as MIDI hardware
    * Pitch and Modulation wheels for capturing musical expression
    * Backlit Octave Up and Down buttons expand your range
    * Assignable volume/data-entry slider enables you to control your most-used parameter
    * Sustain pedal input for complete performance (pedal sold separately)
    * Comes with Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition for recording, sequencing, and performing
    * Bus powered via USB, so you won't need a power cable

Includes:

    * Q25 keyboard
    * USB cable
    * Software DVD
    * Quick start guide

Dimensions: 19" (w) x 7.25“(d) x 2 3/8" (h)
Weight: 4.6 lbs.

The PCR-A30 is a compact, USB bus powered 24-bit/96kHz Audio interface & 32-key velocity sensitive MIDI controller offering an addition 27 assignable controls which can send any MIDI message including CC, RPN, NRPN, Sysx, & more. The PCR-A30 has a powerful editor which allows the user to easily create control maps for his or her favorite application. Up to 16 different control maps can be stored in the keyboard for instant recall during performance.

Main Features

• 32 standard-sized keys with velocity sensitivity
• 27 full-assignable controllers (8 knobs, 8 sliders, 9 buttons, 2 pedals)
• 1/4" phone Headphones jack
• 1/4" phone Line input jacks (L/R) and volume
• 1/4" phone RCA pin output jacks (L/R)
• S/P DIF optical output
• USB MIDI IN/OUT Interface
• USB Bus powered, no AC Adaptor required
• Built-in small monitor speakers
• Compatible with WindowsXP/2000/Me/98, MacOS9, OSX
• Intuitive software "PCR Editor" for Windows/Mac OS/Mac OS X
• Low Latency Driver support on PC & Mac.
• ASIO & WDM low latency driver support

The PCR-A30 can control a number of parameters not accessible from other controller keyboards at this price point; such as RPN, NRPN, SysEx.

The PCR-A30 is fully compatible with all the latest operating systems including WinXP and Mac OSX. It is the ideal keyboard for use with Arturia Storm, SONAR, Cubase, Reason, FruityLoops, and most other popular sequencers and software synthesizers. As such it comes equipped with templates for these and other programs.

Industry Standard Real-time MIDI Controller for the Musician 

With a newly designed key mechanism ― taken from Roland's 30 years of synthesizer development ― players can control a wide dynamic range at will. The re-designed white & black key assemblies have a rounded shape for better reaction to the player’s touch and more comfortable glissando, plus changes have been made to reduce mechanical noise and eliminate vertical shake on the key strokes. In conjunction with this, the newly developed pitch bend and modulation design offers you easier and more expressive control. All these features add up to a keyboard that even the most discerning player can appreciate.