Akai MPDK2 25 Keys

The Compact Controller Keyboard, Evolved

Akai Professional’s MPK controller keyboards have become standard equipment in many professional MIDI rigs. The latest MPK225 rocks improvements in every major area, from its new RGB-illuminated MPC-style pads to the superb action of its aftertouch-enabled 25-note keybed. The MPK225 gives you boatloads of workflow-enhancing features such as MPC Note Repeat and an arpeggiator for complex rhythmic and melodic manipulation. With its assignable encoders and buttons, eight performance pads, transport controls, LCD screen, and USB/iOS modes, the MPK225 gives you absolute control over your software.

Akai Professional MPK225 Controller Keyboard Features:

• 25 semi-weighted, full-size keys with aftertouch
• Eight RGB-illuminated MPC pads (each with 4 banks)
• 12 assignable Q-Link controllers include eight control knobs and four backlit buttons
• New control layout with backlit LCD screen
• USB-MIDI with 5-pin MIDI input and output
• Comprehensive transport and parameter controls for hands-on DAW integration
• MPC Note Repeat and arpeggiator for advanced rhythmic and melodic manipulation
• MPC Full Level, Tap Tempo, and Time Division assist with dynamics and tempo
• Pitch bend, modulation, and octave controls for expressive recording and performing
• One sustain/footswitch jack, one expression pedal jack
• USB bus power for plug-and-play connectivity
• iOS compatibility via Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)
• Production software package included: Ableton Live Lite and Pro MPC Essentials
• Virtual synths included: Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech and SONiVOX Twist 2.0
• Includes Akai Professional VIP3 virtual instrument workstation software/plug-in

Tech Specs

• Type:Keyboard Controller
• Number of Keys:25
• Type of Keys:Semi-weighted
• Velocity Sensitive:Pressure and Velocity-sensitive pads
• Aftertouch:Yes
• Pads:8
• Other Controllers:4 x Assignable Buttons, Mod, Pitch Wheels
• Encoders/Pots:8
• Dedicated Transport Control:Yes
• Pedal Inputs:1 x Sustain, 1 x Expression
• MIDI I/O:In/Out/USB/iOS
• USB:1 x Type B
• Software:VIP3.0 (free download)
• Hardware Requirements – Mac:1.25 GHz G4/G5 or Faster (Intel Recommended), 2GB RAM
• Hardware Requirements – PC:1.5 GHz Pentium 4 or Celeron compatible, 2GB RAM, Windows-compatible sound card
• OS Requirements – Mac:OS X 10.7 or Later
• OS Requirements – PC:Windows 7 SP1 or later
• Power Supply:Bus Powered
• Height:3.63″
• Width:19.25″
• Depth:11.75″
• Weight:6.09 lbs.