| Content | Choose Your Weapon: Building on the success of the original, the feature-packed MPD2 Series gives you amazing creative musical ammo with Thick Fat backlit MPC pads, improved controls and new bundled software
OK, it was a tall order. We admit it. People loved the original MPDs so much that we didnʼt want to mess with success.
But we did.
The MPD2 Series is a product of over six years of detailed customer research and user feedback. We asked what you wanted and we listened closely. We took what you told us and turned it into the most capable and user-friendly line of pad controllers Akai Professional has developed to date.
Nitty-Gritty
The MPD232 is a MIDI-over-USB pad controller perfect for producers, programmers, musicians and DJs alike. Its intuitive blend of MPC controls and technologies mesh with easy USB connectivity to bring the feel of classic beat making into the world of computer music production.
Experience the Difference
First, we stepped up our game by adding new, ultra sensitive Thick Fat MPC pads, creating an amazingly responsive user experience. The MPD232 has an expanded control set featuring four knobs, four faders, four buttons arranged in three banks for 36 total controls, versus 12 on the MPD26. This will enable you to maximize your sound and give you increased control over effects.
The MPD232 also boasts an all-new 64-channel, 32-step performance sequencer, which the MPD32 did not have. MIDI information is sent over its plug-and-play USB interface for use on Mac or PC, eliminating the need to install any drivers.
Goodies
Along with the improved functionality weʼve added iOS compatibility using the Camera Connection Kit (sold separately) and included over $400 of free software. Titles include: Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Big Bang Drums and Big Bang Cinema from Sonivox, Ableton Live Lite, and Software Preset Editor.
The aforementioned Software Preset Editor allows you to enjoy intuitive control editing right from the front panel of the MPD232.
Our MPD2 Series marks an important evolution of the pad controller. Many years of research and customer feedback has led directly to some of the most capable pad controllers weʼve ever developed. These MPDs are the perfect bridge between your creativity and your computer-based studio. |
The PC-80 is the easiest and most cost-effective way to put together your home studio or music lab. This 61-note keyboard offers power, flexibility, and a highly-expressive key mechanism. Unlike many compact USB keyboards, the PC-80 is designed to genuinely feel like a musical instrument. Each key is felt-lined and spring-loaded using a recently developed key mechanism that represents Rolandʼs 30 years of experience in the field. Never before has there been a USB MIDI Keyboard Controller built with the quality and technology of the PC-80. The PC-80 has built-in audio capabilities, and comes complete with a standalone GM2 software synth. This allows the PC-80 to function as a complete synth, all through one USB connection to the computer. Through this one connection, the PC-80 can draw power, send and receive MIDI, and send and receive audio.
- 61 full-size, velocity-sensitive keys
- High-quality keyboard mechanism
- Split or Layer mode
- Octave-Shift buttons
- 12 selectable velocity curves
- 3-digit, 7-segment LED and rotary encoder
- Pitch-bender/modulation lever
- Expression & Sustain pedal ports
- USB-Bus powered
- AC adaptor included
- MIDI out port
- 24-bit/96kHz audio capability
- CoreAudio, WDM, ASIO 2.0, and OS-standard driver support
- Powerful low-latency driver performance
- Zero-latency Direct Monitoring
- Audio input (L/R)
- 2W + 2W built-in stereo amplifier and speaker
- 2 x 1/4" headphone ports
- Bass Enhancer
- Subwoofer output
- Software Synthesizer button provided
- Mac OSX and Windows XP/2000 support
- Up to 18-part multi-instrument playback: 2 parts for playing PC-80 and 16 parts for SMF playback
- Up to 256-voice polyphony: 128 for playing PC-80, 128 for SMF playback
- Built-in reverb, chorus/delay, and EQ
- SMF player/metronome functions
Number of Audio Record/Playback ChannelsRecord: 1 pair of stereo
Playback: 1 pair of stereo
Full duplex (except for 96 kHz setting)Signal ProcessingAD/DA Conversion: 24 bits
PC Interface: 24 bitsMaster Volume KnobNumber of Audio Record/Playback ChannelsSampling Rate44.1/48/96 kHzNominal Input Level-45--0 dBuInput ImpedanceLINE: 15 k ohms
GUITAR, MIC: 680 k ohmsMaximam Output LevelAudio Output Jacks (L,R): +5dBu
Audio Output Jack (SUBWOOFER): -2dBuOutput Impedance1 k ohmsResidual Noise Level-80 dBu or less (INPUT MONITOR: OFF, MASTER VOLUME: MAX, IHF-A, typ.)ConnectorsAudio Input Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch phone type
Audio Output Jacks (L, R, SUBWOOFER): RCA phono type
Headphones Jacks: Stereo 1/4 inch phones type x 2
Hold Pedal Jack: 1/4 inch phone type
Expression Pedal Jack: 1/4 inch TRS phone type
MIDI OUT Connector
USB Connector
DC IN ConnectorKeyboard61 Keys (with velocity)ContorollersMaster Volume Knob
MIDI Channel Button
Program Change Button
Software Synthesizer Button
Split Buttons (LOWER/UPPER)
Direct Monitor Button
Octave Shift Buttons (+/-)
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever
Value Encoder
Audio Input Level KnobDisplay7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
Rear PanelPower Switch (USB/OFF/DC)
Audio Input Level KnobPower SupplyDC 9 V (AC Adaptor) or USB Bus PowerCurrent Draw2000 mA (AC Adaptor)
500 mA (USB Bus Power)AccessoriesAC Adaptor (PSB-1U)
CD-ROM (PC-80 Software, SONAR LE)
USB Cable
Owner's Manual
Roland Software License AgreementOptionsPedal Switch: DP-2
Expression Pedal: EV-5PC-80 Software Synthesizer SpecificationsNumber of Part18 (For Keyboard: 2, For MIDI Player: 16)
Maximum Polyphony256 (For Keyboard: 128, For MIDI Player: 128)Signal Processing32-bit Floating Point Processing PrecisionPreset Tone256 Tones + 9 Drum Sets (GM2 Compatible)User Tone512 Tones + 128 Drum SetsEffectsReverb, Chorus, Part EQPlayable File FormatStandard MIDI File (Format 0/1)Metronome TempoQuarter note = 20 to 250PC-80 System Requirements (Windows)OSMicrosoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home/XP Professional/2000 ProfessionalComputerWindows(R)-compatible personal computer equipped with a USB portCPU/ClockPentium(R), Celeron(TM), Intel-compatible Processor / 1.2 GHz or higher (2.0 GHz or higher is recommended)Memory256MB or more
(512MB or more is recommended)Free Hard Disk Space300MB or morePC-80 System Requirements (Macintosh)OSMac OS X v10.3 or laterComputerApple Macintosh computer equipped with a USB portCPU/ClockPowerPC G4/1.25 GHz or higher
(G5 or higher is recommended)Memory256MB or more
(512MB or more is recommended)Free Hard Disk Space100MB or moreSize and WeightWidth1,000 mm39-3/8 inchesDepth232 mm9-3/16 inchesHeight86 mm3-7/16 inchesWeight4.1 kg9 lbs. 1 oz. |
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.
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49 Velocity-sensitive keys
| High Quality Mechanism for the Serious Player
| Twelve Selectable Velocity Curve Combinations and Fixed Velocity Mode
| Comprehensive Connectivity for Maximizing Player's Performance
| 27 Fully-assignable Controls: 8 Knobs, 8 Sliders, 9 Switches, and 2 Pedal Ports
| Rubber-coated Pitch Bender/Modulation Lever
| One GM2 and Fifteen User Memory Set Locations
| FPT Low-latency MIDI Transmission
| PCR Editor Software
| USB Powered or AC Adaptor (Included)
| Switchable MIDI Interface Mode
| MIDI IN/OUT Ports
| Sustain and Expression Pedal Ports
| V-LINK
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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)
Setting New Standards in Portable MIDI Control Specs Keyboard49 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch)ControllersPads[A1]–[A9], [B1]–[B9]Buttons[L1]–[L4], [C1]–[C3]Knobs[R1]–[R9]Sliders[S1]–[S9]Crossfader[H1]–[H2]Foot Pedals[P1], [P2]Bender Lever[BEND], [MOD]Keyboard Aftertouch[AFTERTOUCH]Display7 segments
4 characters (LED)Side PanelPower Switch (USB Bus/OFF/DC IN)
MIDI Merge Switch (ON/OFF)ConnectorsHold Pedal Jack1/4 inch phone typeExpression Pedal Jack1/4 inch TRS phone typeMIDI ConnectorsIN, OUTUSB Connector
DC IN Jack
Power SupplyDC 9 V (AC Adaptor) or USB Bus PowerCurrent Draw300mA (AC Adaptor)
300mA (USB Bus Power)AccessoriesPCR-300/500/800 CD-ROM
USB Cable
Setup Guide
Ownerʼs Manual
Roland Software License AgreementOptionsAC AdaptorPSB-120/PSB-230EU/PSB-230UK/PSB-240APedal SwitchDP-2/DP-6Expression PedalEV-5/EV-7Size and WeightWidth839 mm33-1/16 inchesDepth251 mm9-7/8 inchesHeight91 mm3-5/8 inchesWeight3.8 kg8 lbs. 7 oz. |
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 61 unit in gift box
Length (mm) 1080 (Inches) 42.5
Width (mm) 389 (Inches) 15.3
Height (mm) 136 (Inches) 5.3
Weight (kg) 7.9 (lb) 17.41
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The microKEY25 features excellent portability, allowing you to enjoy playing and producing with a great-feeling keyboard even when you're away from home. It features an expressive Joystick, as traditionally found on larger controllers, and provides simultaneous control of multiple parameters at the same time, along with control of the built-in tempo-synced arpeggiator function. That's not all; the microKEY25 can be powered directly from your iPad via the Camera Connection Kit, and it can be immediately used to control MIDI-capable apps such as Korg's iMS-20. The microKEY25 also includes a download code for FREE Korg M1Le software, giving you all of the preset sounds and all of the PCM waveforms of the original M1, and a browser/search function that makes it easy to find that "perfect sound.“
Also included are licenses* for Applied Acoustics Systems' Strum Acoustic Session, Lounge Lizard Session, and Ultra Analog Session as well as a license for Toontrack's software drum sound module EzDrummer Lite,* and a discount coupon* for Ableton's "Live," "Live Suite," and "Live LE" DAW software, widely popular for its sophisticated functionality.
Keyboard:
Natural Touch mini-keyboard
Controllers:
microKEY-25 =Joystick, arpeggiator button, Sustain / TAP button
Octave Shift:
Connections:
microKEY 25 = USB: Type B (x1)
Power:
Power Consumption:
microKEY 25 = Less than 100mA
Dimensions (W x D x H) :
microKEY 25 =395(W)x 131(D)x 53(H)mm
Weigh:
microKEY 25 =0.65 Kg / 1.43 lbs.
Accessories:
USB cable
KORG BUNDLE SOFTWARE PIN Card System Requirements
[iPad]*1
You can connect the microKEY25 to your iPad and use it to control apps*2 such as the Korg iMS-20 via MIDI *2. (With Apple's iPad Camera Connection Kit or similar device)*3. For the 37/61-key models, you just need to connect them via a USB hub that can supply power.
*1:Operation has been verified on iOS 5.0.1.
*2:The app must support Core MIDI.
*3:For the 25-key model as well, we recommend using a powered hub if you plan to use the microKEY for an extended time.
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