AKAI MPX-8 Mobile SD Pad Controller

Load virtually any sample via standard SD or SDHC card and assign it to any of the MPX8's eight backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads.

It's 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 that's 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 editor's drag-and-drop functionality makes loading your samples as easy as possible.

MPX8 also comes with a free Loop Library download from Akai Pro, plus a large library of standard samples built in, which can be used for live performance in front of a crowd, on a radio show, or for in-studio production.

It's compact, easy to load, and ready to go. MPX8 packs the sounds you need under great-feeling pads inside a solid Akai Pro design. You get quick and convenient one-touch access to a virtually unlimited number of sounds, shots, stabs, and drops. It's that simple.

SD and SDHC cards sold separately.

BPM unites drum machine-style operation with advanced virtual instrument technology to give you the ultimate rhythm programming experience. Combine kits, patterns, and loops with instrument sounds, advanced mixing, and DSP effects to realize your rhythmic vision. Browse a massive library of over 19 GB of rhythm sounds. They sound massive, too, thanks to renowned mastering engineer Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound, NYC. Mix and match thousands of patterns, kits, loops, and hits inspired by dozens of musical styles.

BPM 1.5 adds Beat Box Anthology: authentic sounds from every classic, iconic drum machine that ever mattered during the 70s, 80s, and 90s. You get 80 legendary models (10,000 samples) from the likes of Oberheim, Dynacord, Simmons, Alesis, Korg, Roland, Yamaha, Akai, and others. With enhanced MIDI control features, BPM 1.5 lets you choose your favorite pad controller, MIDI keyboard, or other controller for the ultimate personalized tactile rhythm programming experience. With hundreds of compatible models to choose from, it’s your call.

Co-producer on Michael Jackson\'s Dangerous album and many other multi-platinum releases, Teddy Riley is one of the most successful R&B producers of all time and is widely recognized as the father of New Jack Swing. Teddy uses BPM in his daily work, most recently on the posthumous Michael Jackson album Michael.

• 19 GB sound and loops library
• Drag and drop import of MIDI and audio data as well as loops
• Independent step sequencer per bank (4 banks)
• Time stretching algorithm for tempo adjustment
• Effects such as equalizer, compressor/gate, filter, delay, reverb, phaser, chorus, drive, distortion, resource-saving folding reverb
• Supported formats: Standalone, VST, audio units, MAS and RTAS
• For Win XP / Vista / Mac OSX
• Beat Box Anthology included

Setting New Standards in Portable MIDI Control Features

Introducing the next generation of EDIROLʼs popular MIDI keyboard controllers. In addition to providing more physical controls than previous models, the PCR-500 also offers new innovative and intuitive controls. This controller is solidly built, and optimized for both music production and live performance.

• 49 velocity-sensitive keys, now with aftertouch
• 50 fully assignable controls, and editor software (Mac & PC)
• 18 velocity pads
• New, unique crossfader feature
• High-quality keyboard mechanism, and durable, stable body
• “Dynamic Mapping” — intelligent assignment of controls
• Convenient location of connections on side panel
• USB bus-powered
• MIDI merge
• “Cakewalk Production Plus Pack” included (SONAR LE, Project 5 LE, and Dimension LE)

Forty-nine full-size, expressive, touch-sensitive keys are accurate enough to capture the most subtle musical performance, but rugged enough to withstand the most heavy-handed playing styles. Pitch-bend and modulation controls give you the ability to add subtle nuances in real-time. The assignable Data slider can become any available MIDI controller from volume, to reverb, to pan position. Add a DP-series pedal, and you have complete control over the sound's sustain/hold. Its extended battery operation and ultra-light weight make the PC-180 a perfect choice for a mid-sized controller for the traveling musician. If you need full control and expression from your controller in a compact and affordable keyboard design, look no further than the Roland PC-180.

Now available in stylish champagne gold finish and packaged complete with Steinberg Cubasis AV sequencing software, the new PC-180 MIDI keyboard controller from Roland ED represents the finest 49-key MIDI keyboard at a great price.

• 49-key velocity-sensitive keyboard controller
• Octave-shift & MIDI Select
• Assignable DATA Slider
• Pitch/Modulation Wheel
• General MIDI/Roland GS sound map-ready
• Steinberg Cubasis AV sequencing software (PC and Mac)included
• Battery-powered + AC Adapter included

Note to PC users:
Cubasis AV is only Windows 98/Me compatible.

PC-300: USB MIDI Keyboard Controller Features The new Roland ED PC-300 is the world's first USB MIDI keyboard controller. This 49-key controller is designed to connect directly to your USB equipped Mac or PC providing you adapter-free connection powered through USB bus, plug and play operation, and easy installation. The PC-300 has forty-nine full-size, expressive, touch-sensitive keys for recording every musical nuance. The data slider can be assigned to any MIDI controller from volume, to reverb, to pan position. The PC-300 has an optional port for sustain and hold pedals for use with the Roland DP-6 or Roland DP-2. To help you put the future of desktop media production into your hands the Roland ED PC-300 ships with a hybrid Audio and MIDI sequencing software program called Cubasis A/V by the world's leading music software company Steinberg. The PC-300 also has a new sleek design as well as a stylish champagne gold color. If you need an affordable keyboard controller with built-in USB MIDI interface, look no further than the new Roland ED PC-300.

Impulse is a range of professional USB/MIDI controllers. They each have a precision keyboard and a full control surface powered by a brand new version of Novation's Automap control software - Automap 4 (which makes getting hands-on with your DAW/plug-ins fast and simple). Impulse also has 8 back-lit drum pads which can warp arpeggios, roll beats and launch Live clips.

Impulse 25 unit in gift box 

Length (mm) 582 (Inches) 20.6

Width (mm) 402 (Inches) 15.8

Height (mm) 140 (Inches) 5.5

Weight (kg) 4.2 (lb) 9.25