AKAI MPK-88 Hammer Action USB/MIDI Controller

Piano-action production powerhouse.

The Akai Professional MPK88 is a professional performance keyboard controller with MPC production controls. The MPK88 draws on the design of the popular MPK49, the first keyboard ever to features MPC pads. This first-of-its-kind keyboard is ideal for performance, starting with a premium, fully weighted, hammer-action keyboard, adding MPC pads, Q-Link controls, and a selection of MPC technologies. The MPK88 is born for the stage and is equally at home in the studio.


CREATIVE INPUT
MPK88 features an 88-key keyboard and 16 genuine MPC pads. The hammer-action keyboard is fully weighted and features aftertouch for expressive melodic control. The MPC pads are pressure and velocity-sensitive to capture every nuance of your creative concepts. The pads can access four banks of sounds, so you have 64 samples at your fingertips with the touch of a button.

The MPK88 places dedicated transport controls within your reach for easy control of some of the most important tracking and editing controls. The MPK88 has modulation and pitch-bend wheels for expressive musicality, and two assignable footswitch inputs enable you to connect an expression pedal or other continuous controller and a footswitch for momentary controls like patch change or start/stop.


Q-LINK COMMAND
One of the most important input devices on an MPC is its Q-Link assignable control section. Akai Pro built a massive collection of Q-Links into the MPK series. The MPK88 gives you eight virtual knobs that are assignable to control nearly any software parameter. You can control three different parameters per knob thanks to the knobs' three-bank selection, totaling 24 parameters of instant, hands-on control. Like the virtual knobs, eight virtual faders and eight virtual buttons also control three banks of parameters each, so you get 24 virtual faders and 24 virtual buttons. That's 72 Q-Link controls!


EXPRESSIVE ENGINE
Two technologies pioneered in the MPC series and built into the MPK series are MPC Note Repeat and MPC Swing. These note-modifying features can be heard in many of the most popular tracks over the last two decades. MPC Note Repeat is a capability that enables the MPK (or MPC) to automatically play a rhythm pattern, such as 16th notes on a hi-hat, for accuracy and speed of entry. MPC Swing is sometimes referred to as "the heart and soul of hip hop" because it turns perfectly aligned sequences into human feeling time alignments. You can specify exactly the degree and timing of swing you want to apply for the perfect feel.

The MPK88 has Key Split, enabling you to control two different sounds from the same keyboard. On top of MPC technologies, the MPK88 has its own arpeggiator, which enables you to create quick, creative riffs in seconds. Just pick a note or chord and a rhythm pattern in the arpeggiator's library and the MPK will play your notes in the rhythm and sequence you choose.

The MPK88 also has MPC Full Level and MPC 16-Level on its pads, as well as Tap Tempo and Time Division so you can nail the tempo, timing, and dynamics exactly as you hear them in your head.


COMPLETE SYSTEM
The MPK88 is a MIDI controller that sends its MIDI values over USB. It is bus powered, so all you need to connect and power the MPK88 is the supplied USB cable. Because it is MIDI compliant, the MPK88 works with most MIDI recording, sequencing, and performance software for musical performers from keyboard players to producers to DJs and even VJs!

The MPK88 comes with Ableton Live Lite Akai Edition, one of the most popular and powerful performance and production programs in the world. Ableton Live Lite enables musicians to spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise, and edit musical ideas in a seamless audio/MIDI environment.

Hit the stage with the only keyboard designed to enable you to perform the way todayʼs music is made.

• 88-key fully weighted, hammer-action keyboard with aftertouch for expressive melodic creativity
  
• 16 genuine MPC pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity
  
• MPC pads access four banks each for instant access to 64 samples
  
• Control up to 72 software parameters with 24 assignable Q-Link knobs, buttons, and faders
  
• Key Split enables two different sounds from the same keyboard
  
• MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and arpeggiator aid in creative process
  
• Transport controls for use with sequencers and DAWs
  
• MPC Full Level, MPC 16-Level, Tap Tempo, and Time Division assist with tempo and dynamics
  
• MIDI output over USB, bus powered, class compliant: plug and play with one USB cable
  
• Comes with Ableton Live Lite Akai Edition software
  
• Works with virtually all MIDI recording, sequencing, and performance software

Includes

• MPK88 keyboard controller
  
• USB cable
  
• Software CD
  
• Quick Start guide

• Number of Keys: 88 + 16 x 4 banks of drum pads
• Type of action: Fully weighted hammer action
• Aftertouch (Channel)
• Computer Interface: USB/MIDI
• Displays: Custom LCD
• Footswitchable Patch Changes: yes
• Number of Independent MIDI Ins/Outs: 1
• Programmable Continuous Footpedals: 1
• Programmable Footswitches: 2
• Programmable controllers: MMC, MIDI START/STOP, MIDI CC
• System Real-Time Controls: MMC, MIDI START/STOP, MIDI CC

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.

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

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.

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.

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)