The Akai Professional MPK25 is a portable keyboard controller with MPC production controls. Based closely on the MPK49, the first keyboard ever to feature MPC pads, the MPK25 scales down the keyboard by 24 keys and retains the utility, capability, and flexibility that makes the MPK49 one of the world's hottest keyboards. Its smaller, more portable size makes the MPK25 the perfect travel companion. Its small footprint can fit in your lap on the couch or on a plane, enabling you to create tracks whenever inspiration strikes. All you need is your laptop and the MPK25.

Features:

25-key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch for expressive melodic creativity

MPC-pad section of 12 genuine MPC pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity

MPC pads access four banks each for instant access to 48 samples

Assignable Q-Link controller section for flexible control of most software parameters

Two banks of 12 Q-Link knobs and four buttons, two banks each

Dedicated transport controls for tracking and editing

MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and arpeggiator aid in creative process

MPC Full Level, MPC 12-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 most MIDI recording, sequencing, and performance software

Specifications:

Number of Keys: 25 + 12 x 4 banks of drum pads

Type of action: Semi-weighted

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: 1

Programmable controllers: MMC, MIDI START/STOP, MIDI CC

System Real-Time Controls: MMC, MIDI START/STOP, MIDI CC