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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 MPD226 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 MPD226 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.
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. The aforementioned Software Preset Editor allows you to enjoy intuitive control editing right from the front panel of the MPD226.
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.
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PC-160A: MIDI Keyboard Controller
Features Minor size, major convenience... Have you ever wished your keyboard could shrink, so you could carry it with you on the plane, in your car, or along with your laptop computer? Have you ever wished it was in arm's reach of your desktop computer, on your desk, where you need it? Countless times already these problems have been answered with the Roland PC-160. Weighing less than 3 lbs. and measuring under two feet in length, the PC-160 qualifies as the most powerful compact, portable keyboard ever. With 32 full-size velocity-sensitive keys, pitchbend, modulation and an assignable slider you have at your fingertips more control than is available in many full-length controllers. So next time you get up and walk across the room to play that string section, or wish you could take your keyboard on the plane, think to yourself, "I need a PC-160." Steinberg Cubasis AV for Mac/Win included. |
PCR-300: USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
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-300 also offers new innovative and intuitive controls. This controller is solidly built, and optimized for both music production and live performance.
- 32 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)
Keyboard32 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 WeightWidth606 mm23-7/8 inchesDepth251 mm9-7/8 inchesHeight91 mm3-5/8 inchesWeight2.9 kg6 lbs. 7 oz. |
Ever since the needle hit vinyl, DJ's have been been setting the standards for what's hot. Denon comes from that same philosophy and passion leading the way and creating the path for DJ evolution. That path has lead to the Denon DNHC5400. Denon's first USB/MIDI audio interface designed exclusively for computer, performance, club, and mobile DJs worldwide. This feature packed professional PC/Mac compatible controller combines unmatched hardware performance with internal high quality audio processing offering low latency ASIO/OS X Core Audio support. The DNHC4500 does more than talk MIDI, it offers exclusive flexibility to control Denon's optional BU4500 dual CD/mp3 player for simultaneous 4-player configuration. The controller is bundle and complemented with an LE trial-version of PCDJ's revolutionary new software, "Reflex“, that offers an array of amazing forward thinking features.
Features
Includes LE trial-version of Reflex by PCDJ
DNHC4500 and Reflex both support PC and Mac platforms
Fully compatible and pre-mapped for DNHC4500, just Plug and Play
Internal 24-bit Processing and USB Audio
BU4500 CD/mp3 player drive support
Multi functional touch sensitive jog disc
Vibrant tube display w/2-line character text support
Highly responsive soft rubber buttons, switches and knobs
Designed to interface with Reflex LE and other popular DJ programs that support MIDI
Traditional intuitive dual CD player style
High speed USB 2.0 interface
Fader start
Recessed side panel for easy connections
Versatile rackmount and tabletop design
User adjustable presets
Software upgradeable via USB
Technical Info
Dimensions (W x H x D): 19.0 x 5.2 x 4.0 in.
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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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The LPD8 laptop pad controller 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.
The LPD8 is based on Akai Professionalʼs MPC line of iconic music production stations. Producers who love the feel of the MPC and want to work with software on their computer will find that the LPD8 gives their laptop the controls they prefer over a mouse and keyboard.
The LPD8 has eight orange light-up pads that are velocity sensitive for programming rhythmic or melodic parts. The pads can also send program-change information to software. Additionally, the LPD8 has eight assignable Q-Link knobs you can assign to virtually any parameters in their software for hands-on control.
The LPD8 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.
Make music in any setting with the LPD8.
- 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
Includes:
- LPD8 controller
- USB cable
- Software CD
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