Akai Professional LPK25 | 25-Key Ultra-Portable USB MIDI Keyboard Controller for Laptops
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. Powered by a USB connection to your computer, 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.
Technical Specs
Number of presets: 4 MIDI output channels over USB: 16 Note keys: 25 (velocity-sensitive) Inputs/outputs: 1 USB-mini port Power: < 100 mA, 5V DC via USB Dimensions (width x depth x height): 13.3” x 3.8” x 1.3” Weight: 1.41oz
Box Contents
LPK25 Software CD USB cable Safety Instructions & Warranty Information
Product Features
- 25-key USB MIDI keyboard controller gives you expressive performance with computer-based digital audio workstations, sequencers, and more
- 25 velocity-sensitive mini-keyboard keys are highly portable; writing sessions, capturing ideas and studio use with nearly all music creation software
- Built-in arpeggiator provides melodic inspiration and versatile patterns for modern music production
- Plug-and-play USB connection for Mac and PC; no driver installation required. Perfect for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, Digital Performer, Ableton, etc
- USB-powered; no additional power cable needed
- Sustain button, octave up and down, and tap tempo controls ensure your ideas translate from head to hardware
- Includes editing software for Mac and PC; easily customize the keyboards’ MIDI commands to fit your workflow
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Decent, if sligtly delicate and finicky tool I’ve had this controller for maybe 3 years and overall it’s great! I recommend it, but there’s a couple things that are good to know before you buy.Number one, and this is a big deal for most people, the (cheaply surface mounted) mini usb port has broken 3 times, rendering the controller 100% useless. Thankfully a good friend builts analog studio equipment for a living and has always been willing to help solder it back. But if you don’t have a friend like this… well this is…
Wireless portability and iOS app support make the LPK25 a winner for mobile songwriting I’ve traditionally played workstation-style and arranger keyboards – all self-contained. Then I got into iOS music apps, but the lack of actual keys was a bit problematic.For me, the LPK25 solves the problem. The wireless feature helps me play it anywhere within reasonable range of the iPad Pro, and it easily connects via GarageBand bluetooth pairing. While the limited number of keys makes it challenging to replicate full piano/keyboard-driven pieces, its versatility helps me…