AKAI LPK25 REVIEWS PORTABLE
Measuring in at a diminutive 97x340x28mm and weighing in at only 0.64Kg, the Akai lpk25 midi keyboard has built a truly portable midi controller that can be stowed in almost any kind of backpack, laptop case, messenger bag, or even purse.īut just because it is not huge or heavy does not mean that you have to worry about it being fragile. Small SizeĪnother very useful detail is the sheer lack of size. If those features were not enough to encourage you to start working with the LPK25 then the four built in programmable memory banks will encourage you to push yourself even further. These six buttons, on the left hand side of the keys, give this keyboard midi controller a huge scope of operation and adaptability that will suit all users. When neither key is illuminated then the range starts at middle C. This control actually provides you with a range that exceeds that of a ‘normal’ system. Octave up and down: Just because this keyboard only has 25 keys does not mean that you have to miss out on the range of notes a normal keyboard would offer.Sustain: Does exactly what you expect but with the added bonus of you being in absolute control of duration.
Using this feature you can set the speed of the arpeggiator to suit the beat that you are creating. You just set the speed and range and start playing.
A useful tool that can help develop melodic ideas as it automatically steps through chords. The only thing that will slow you down is your own sense of perfection. While the LPK25 is small it has some outstanding features built in to give it the scope you demand from an Akai product. The LPK25 may be small but it offers you a huge range of possibilities. The velocity sensitive keyboard has a synth action that allows you to play the way you want in order get the sound that you need to achieve your musical goal.
AKAI LPK25 REVIEWS SOFTWARE
The AKAI LPK25 midi controller has been developed to work with virtually all music software in order for it to be the midi controller of choice for musicians, producers, DJ’s, or enthusiastic amateurs to make their music with. Included in the box is a CD-ROM with the Akai editor software that is ready for both Mac and PC as well as the USB cable and almost redundant instruction manual.
AKAI LPK25 REVIEWS DRIVERS
The Akai LPK25 is both Mac and PC compatible and requires no other drivers to make it work. Thanks to its low power consumption this adaptable midi controller can also be used with any model of iPad, with the addition of the Apple camera adaptor, giving you total freedom to compose on the move. There is no external power supply or need to carry a supply of batteries as the LPK25 acts as an extension of your laptop. This USB bus powered keyboard plugs directly into your laptop and is ready to use. This compact 25 key keyboard offers you the versatility you want with the quality you expect from Akai. If you are looking for a compact yet versatile midi controller to act as a keyboard so you can create music when and wherever you want then the Akai LPK25 is the logical choice to make.