The Akai Pro MPK mini review is an ultra-compact mini-keyboard with an impressive array of buttons, knobs and pads to provide "hands-on" performance and production control no matter your location. MPK mini strikes the perfect balance between portability and comprehensive
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The Mini Bag provides padded protection for small keyboard and pad controllers, and is designed specially for taking your SynthStation25 on the road.This purpose-designed carry case has red, soft-lined compartments for your controller and accessories so it securely transports your controller and your iPhone or iPod touch in style. A special section is custom-designed to snugly hold any iPhone or iPod and additional compartments hold small accessories. Custom-cut, high-density foam protects your SynthStation25 or other controller when it's in the Mini Bag. The Mini Bag works with the SynthStation25 or MPKmini and other small controllers. The bag also has a convenient, adjustable shoulder strap for hands-free mobility.
Padded, protective bag with perfect fit for SynthStation25
Red, plush-lined SynthStation, and accessory compartments to hold RCA and USB cables
- Control Knobs, Arpeggiator and Pitch Bend : Most of the features of the PSR-E423 have been enhanced over its predecessor. Two control knobs provide real-time control for filtering the main melody tone, and changing the tempo of the arpeggio just like an analog synthesizer. The Pitch Bend wheel brings Voices like the Sax and Trumpet to life.
- Improved Arpeggio Function : Tap into instant inspiration with the Arpeggio function which has been improved for smoother playability. New hold mode and allocated key-range will free your hands for playing with both hands. It provides an expanded150 patterns that automatically generate even more useful phrases that change depending on the notes and chords you play.
- A Variety of New Dynamic Voices : Dynamic Voices usually found on high-end workstations, are now on the new PSR-E423. There are two different waveforms that change depending on how hard you play the keyboard, this allows more expression on Voices such as overdriven or nylon guitar. High quality Voices, from acoustic instruments to electric sounds, have been expanded to 700 varieties. All of these high-quality Voices sound better through 2-way speakers.
- Wider World Content and 174 Varieties of Styles with Auto-backing Mode : Auto-backing Mode Arabic, Indian and Chinese content has been added to Styles, Rhythm and Voices. With our high-quality Styles and Voices, you'll sound like you have a professional backing band behind you.
- Extended Flash Memory, Connectivity to PC via USB : 4 times more flash memory has been added to the PSR-E423 so you can play along with your favorites transferred from a PC.
Bundle Also Includes : Yamaha Electronic Keyboard Survival Kit 1B Accessory Value Pack 2.
This review is from: Yamaha PSR-E423 Synth Focused 61 Key Portable Keyboard Bundle
I am very pleases with the Yamaha keyboard - I was looking for a mid-price range unit to practice keyboards. I am a well versed Harmonium (Indian Instrument) and wanted to get my hands on key board for different sound and rhythm patterns. I am very happy with this unit, specifically the features I got for the low price I paid...
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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 LPK25’s 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.
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Create melodic and harmonic riffs in seconds, anywhere, with the Akai Pro LPK25 Laptop Performance Keyboard, a scaled-down relative to the MPK series of keyboard performance controllers. Made up of 25 miniature, velocity-sensitive keyboard keys with synth action, the LPK25 is a great choice for keyboard players who want to work with software on their computer. Measuring less than 13 inches across and weighing less than a pound, it easily fits into a laptop case, backpack or messenger bag for extreme portability.
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 LPK25's easy-to-learn layout. It offers plug and play capabilities with Mac and PC and requires no software driver installation or wall power for operation. And it has four memory banks for programming and recalling settings appropriate to different software programs you use.
Key Features
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
Comes with editor software for Mac and PC
USB bus powered--no additional power cable needed
The Akai LPK25 keyboard controller.
Small enough to fit in a backpack or laptop bag (see larger image).
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
USB bus powered - no additional power cable needed
Akai Pro LPK25 Laptop Performance Keyboard
Akai Pro LPK25 Laptop Performance Keyboard Reviews
OVERALL IMPRESSION: NOT A TOY! This is an excellent songwriting tool, that makes music making on the go a reality. Not intended to replace your main MIDI controller.
DISCLAIMER: I am an amateur musician making songs mostly to share with family and friends. Also, guitar is my native instrument, and my keyboard skills still leave much to be desired. That being said:
I LOVE THIS DEVICE!!
PROS:
-PORTABILITY AND SMALL FOOTPRINT. I can take this thing with me anywhere and it does not take much space in my laptop bag or work-surface. I have a 20"x20" wood board that I use as a work-surface for my laptop, mouse, LPK25, and headphones. Using that setup I composed whole songs in my bed, sofa, dinner table, backyard chair, passenger seat of my car (at... Read more
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This review is from: Akai Pro LPK25 Laptop Performance Keyboard (Electronics)
I purchased a Korg Nano Keys yesterday and did not like the "button" like keys you had to play on. I could not tell what notes I was hitting without looking at the keyboard. (My old piano teacher would have been cracking the backs of my hands with a ruler for looking...lol).
I traded the Korg in for the Akai LPK25 (which I did know existed till last night!). It was [...] more, but so worth it!
This thing is much better built than the Korg. The Korg felt like it might break in my laptop bag. This is much more solid.
It is about twice as thick as the Korg, but still small enough to put in your messenger bag or laptop case.
No drivers needed, just plug it in and you are ready to go.
Sustain button is a nice feature that the Korg did not have. Only drawback about the sustain is that you cannot shift octaves and add more notes while holding the sustain button down.
The octave buttons light up but could have used a... Read more
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This review is from: Akai Pro LPK25 Laptop Performance Keyboard (Electronics)
The LPK25 has a good build quality. I travel often and it's perfect for that. Still, there are two major annoyances so I can't give it five stars. Four may actually be a bit generous.
The keys have a spongy feel and I do not like the velocity curve. It feels like an instrument more than a toy and it is possible to play expressively, though for me it requires much concentration to hit the keys hard enough to make a sound yet soft enough to avoid running out of velocity response. I could not find any evidence that it is possible to program the velocity curve.
A worse annoyance is that, according to the manual, it requires the included software to change the midi channel. Since I use the keyboard with Linux I have not yet been able to change the channel from 1. Things I thought would work, like depressing "program" and "up" have no effect. It is possible to use the included software to program four presets but that would still yield a maximum of four preset... Read more
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The Mini Bag provides padded protection for small keyboard and pad controllers, and is designed specially for taking your SynthStation25 on the road.This purpose-designed carry case has red, soft-lined compartments for your controller and accessories so it securely transports your controller and your iPhone or iPod touch in style. A special section is custom-designed to snugly hold any iPhone or iPod and additional compartments hold small accessories. Custom-cut, high-density foam protects your SynthStation25 or other controller when it's in the Mini Bag. The Mini Bag works with the SynthStation25 or MPKmini and other small controllers. The bag also has a convenient, adjustable shoulder strap for hands-free mobility.
Padded, protective bag with perfect fit for SynthStation25
Red, plush-lined SynthStation, and accessory compartments to hold RCA and USB cables
This review is from: Akai Mini Bag For Small Controllers (Electronics)
I built a whole laptop studio around what can fit in this awesome bag! The MPK mini is my midi controller, the nanoKONTROL 2 controls my DAW, I use the Apogee One as an audio interface, and I can fit a monotron, mini-KP and Kaossilator as well as cables etc in this little bag! Great bag, very sturdy with lots of compartments. Get it!
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Good, reasonably sturdy soft shell bag for a 25-key controller. Padded pocket for controller, lots of other pockets of various sizes for associated gear.
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