Product Dimensions | 29.9 x 48.9 x 9.19 cm; 2.76 Kilograms |
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Item model number | MPK225 |
Colour Name | MultiColored |
Compatible Devices | Laptop |
Connector Type | USB |
Hardware interface | USB |
Supported Software | Ableton Live |
Musical style | Electronic |
Number of keyboard keys | 25 |
Size | 25 Keys |
Power Source | USB power; no power adapter required |
Standing screen display size | 3.5 |
Item Weight | 2.76 kg |
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AKAI Professional MPK225 - USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 25 Semi Weighted Keys, Assignable MPC Controls, 8 Pads and Q-Links, Plug and Play
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Brand | Akai |
Number of keys | 25 |
Connectivity technology | Plug-and-play |
Model name | MPK225 |
Size | 25 Keys |
Included components | User Manual, USB Cable |
Colour | MultiColored |
Item weight | 6.09 Pounds |
Style | Controller Only |
Compatible devices | Laptop |
About this item
- Pro Keyboard Performance - 25 semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive full-size keys and a premium piano-style keybed for unprecedented response and natural feel
- Beat Making Essentials - 8 RGB-illuminated MPC-style pads each with 4 banks for 32 pads - the perfect solution for triggering samples, loops, one-shots, melodics and more
- Assignable Control - 12 assignable Q-Link controls including 8 control knobs and 4 backlit buttons engineered for hassle-free DAW / virtual Instrument mapping
- Your Studio Centerpiece - Take command of your peripheral MIDI equipment courtesy of an onboard USB-MIDI interface with 5-pin MIDI input & output
- Core MPC Tools - MPC mainstay controls included - MPC Note Repeat, arpeggiator, MPC Full Level, Tap Tempo and Time Division
- Comprehensive Production Software Package for Mac and PC included - Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech & Xpand!2 (downloads)
- The MPC Production Experience - Includes MPC Beats Software complete with the finest features and essential production tools from the Akai Professional MPC Series
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ASIN | B00IJ77TRI |
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Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #7,036 in Musical Instruments, Stage & Studio (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments, Stage & Studio) #43 in MIDI Keyboards & Accessories #62 in MIDI Controllers |
Date First Available | June 7 2014 |
Manufacturer | Akai Professional |
Place of Business | CUMBERLAND, RI, 02864 US |
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Product description
The Akai Professional MPK225 is a compact performance pad and keyboard controller that combines deep software integration, enhanced workflow, and core technologies from the iconic line of MPC workstations. The MPK225 comes fully loaded with a comprehensive interface for manipulating virtual instruments, effect plugins, DAWs, and more. MPK225 features 25 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, 8 MPC-style pads with RGB feedback, 8 assignable knobs, 4 backlit buttons, and onboard transport buttons. Three banks expand the number of knobs and switches (up to 24 and 12, respectively), and four pad banks expand the number of pads (up to 32 total). Plus, MPK225 is USB-powered and optimized to interface directly with your Mac or PC with plug-and-play connectivity.
From the manufacturer
Premium, Natural Premium
Compact and feature packed, the ultra-portable MPK225 comes equipped with 25 semi-weighted, full-size keys and a premium Akai Professional piano-style keybed for unprecedented natural feel. A dynamic, expressive response and faithful capture of every subtle nuance of your performance is guaranteed thanks to MPK225’s velocity-sensitive keybed with aftertouch. In addition, onboard Octave Up and Down controls allow players to access the entire melodic range – perfect for bass lines, piano harmony, solo leads and much more.
Genuine MPC Functionality
Unlock your creative potential and take your performance to the next level with MPK225’s arsenal of MPC controls. 8 conveniently located, velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads with RGB feedback provide the ideal platform for triggering one-shots, drum hits, loops, instrumental samples and more - expandable up to 32 pads via 4 banks. Add further dynamic flair and experience the ultimate platform for immediate creative inspiration courtesy of Classic MPC Note Repeat, Full Level and an on-board arpeggiator, with adjustable resolution, range and patterns, for unrestricted exploration of complex melodic ideas, effortlessly.
Total Control
Experience total control of your DAW, virtual effects and virtual instruments with MPK225’s collection of in-demand controls, meticulously engineered for the modern producer and live performer. Combining full transport controls and 12 assignable Q-Link controllers - including 8 control knobs and 4 backlit buttons (expandable to 24 and 12, via 3 banks respectively) - MPK seamlessly maps to any assignable parameter for surgical creative control. Plus, with MPK225’s onboard 5-pin MIDI input & output, harness the power of our outboard equipment from a controller designed from the ground up to be the ultimate compact creative centerpiece.
Express Yourself
MPK225 comes loaded with core functionality to capture your creativity and pave the way for immersive, expressive performances. Combining on-board pitch bend, modulation and octave controls MPK225 provides critical expressive control in a compact road-tested footprint – plus, with the inclusion of 1 assignable footswitch jack & 1 expression jack, embellish your performances with natural, piano-style sustain or expand your control-source arsenal for unparalleled creative exploration.
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MPC Functionality
Total Control
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Ableton Live LiteAbleton Live Lite delivers much of the functionality of Ableton Live—the revolutionary, multi-award-winning music production solution that lets you spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise and edit your musical ideas in a seamless audio/MIDI environment. Live brings your acoustic, electronic and virtual instruments—as well as your digital audio recordings and MIDI sequences—together in a single interface with unparalleled ease of use. |
Hybrid 3 & Xpand!2Hybrid 3.0 is the next generation in synthesis. This high-definition virtual synthesizer combines the coveted warmth of analogue synths with a full range of futuristic digital manipulation capabilities. Xpand!2 is a multitimbral workstation offering four active sound slots, or parts, per patch. Each part is provided with its own MIDI channel, Note Range (Zone), Mix, Arpeggiation, Modulation, and Effects settings - an excellent method for creating individual parts. |
Welcome to The World of VIP Music SoftwareExperience expanded control of your VST instrument and effect collection with MPK225 and VIP3.1 (Free Download Included). VIP3.1 provides you with unparalleled access to your virtual instrument and effect collection, seamlessly integrating the hardware / software experience and grants the unrestricted freedom to create in a user-friendly, intuitive format. |
6-month Subscription to Reason+ Included!
Registered customers now get a 6-month subscription to Reason+ included.
Reason+ is a creative bundle for music making that includes the Reason DAW and Reason Rack Plugin which can be used in any DAW (VST3/AU/AAX). With over 80 devices covering everything from creative synths, samplers, drum machines and audio effects, this subscription comes with 39,000 presets, 24gb of samples and new content (plugins and sounds) is added consistently.
Register your product upon purchase to redeem this offer.
MPC Beats Software
Whatever you set out to achieve, MPC Beats will get you started. Incorporating the finest parts of the legendary MPC workflow, MPC Beats features all the essential tools for pro production.
Edit samples, mixdown your tracks, find any sound with the synth engines found on the legendary MPCs, record audio and much more.
MPC Beats will host your AU/VST plugins so as you expand your arsenal, know you’ll have complete compatibility with industry standard virtual studio technology.
Reason+ Included
MPC Beats Software
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With 5 decades of experience, Akai Professional continues to empower music creators with the innovative technology needed to make inspiring music.
The Akai Professional MIDI Production Center (MPC) pattern-based devices revolutionized music creation around the world. Now alongside the next generation of standalone MPC, we lead the way with world-class hardware controllers, software DAWs, plugin instruments, and insert effects products.
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It arrived in the original packaging, which I was very pleased about. The stock handling and care put in the original box was good, with styrofoam holding the product in every side. This made sure even if the product was dropped or hit something, the product would not hit or touch anything except the foam inside. A foam cover was also surrounding the whole product to avoid any dust, dirt, etc. to get on the keyboard until it is in the hands of the customer.
The product comes with 4 different softwares, and the serial code is provided in the manual. You can download these softwares when registering your product on the AKAI website via the serial key on the inside of the cover of the manual. Ableton Live Lite was include in CD form.
Setting up the product is very easy, it was automatically detected on Ableton Live and the preferences already set to use it correctly. There are a large amount of factory presets you can change or customize to your liking for over 15 different DAWs, or Digital Audio Workstations.
I was happy to find out the keys are very responsive, there is no locking or unwanted feeling when using them, and a high authenticity and satisfaction comes with them. There are quite a few buttons for virtually everything you'd need whether as a beginner or knowledgable music producer and audio engineer. Also 8 customizable faders and 8 customizable knobs. Many other options provided by the buttons are very helpful with making your music how you would like to make it.
Controlling, navigating, editing, and personalizing the controller is very simple, although if you are an unexperienced user in the MIDI world and controllers you may want to read the manual, it has very descriptive instructions on how to navigate the control panel/screen.
The pads are very nice quality, and have a very smooth feel. They are not COMPLETELY sensitive, if you put your finger on it lightly enough it will obviously not detect it much if at all, but that is not comparing to other pads, this is completely normal. They are very good pads compared to previous models, and the personalization for light settings on these makes it very pretty when in low-light situations along with the other lights.
The bus-powered USB is very fast, and there is a very small latency, basically impossible to notice, in my personal experience when using the AKAI MPK249. The response time is practically instant.
If you are looking for a new all-in-one MIDI controller, this is the one for you. It has a great price for the quality and experience it will bring you with producing your music. I love this product and am very happy with it.
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Knobs and slides feel quite high quality, responsive as required. Mod wheels also have a great feel to them.
All in all, this controller is great quality, is very capable and well built. I recommend it to anyone looking for a high quality controller at a good price. Well worth the money!
I was able to use the keyboard on my PC
Pros:
+Looks great
+Feels great
+Sturdy
+Tons of banks for tons of configurations
+Comes with some nice software
+Lots of included presets and space to make your own
+Easy to use out of the box on compatible systems
+Class Compliant so doesn't need any special software or drivers to work (except on Big Sur)
+Has MIDI in/out if you need that
+Has external power option (power adapter not included) so it can be used with compatible iPads
Cons:
-No Big Sur support and no ETA on support
-Tech Support may as well not exist
-Included USB cable is only 3 feet long so cable management and reach are pretty limited
Neutrals:
=If you're using a folding X/double X stand, you won't be able to put it very low without some sort of additional board/support as there are no controls beside the keys, making the keyboard shorter than some other keyboards.
All around seems to be a great keyboard with only a few drawbacks which should only apply to a small group of people.
Obviously, I just returned it for my money back. I am shook. I thought I could trust this product because it was more expensive than the alternatives. Now I'm not even so sure anymore about my second choice, the KeyLab 61. The only thing I truly wanted was a reliable, high quality keybed with accurate velocity sensitivity. I'm not trying to be a pianist, but I DO want my key velocities to accurately reflect how I play as I improve my keyboarding skills and make use of velocities during sessions.
Stay away unless you want to deal with returns or like to gamble. Frankly, it sucks because it seems no keyboards are truly made properly these days, unless you pay over $1000 to a small company that hand makes their instruments.
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I Am however scratching my head about the one-star reviews. Unfortunately, some people look at the negative review percentages and base their purchase decisions on them. I feel the need to address some of them so that potential buyers can see how illogical and nonsensical they are. It’s not that the MPK225 is a one star controller, it’s that the buyers didn’t bother to read the description before purchasing it. Either that or they have poor comprehension skills.
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“You can't use it without an amplifier and/or a computer connected to it.”
-It’s MIDI controller. Nowhere in the description does it say that this controller has a built-in amplifier. This is not a self-contained keyboard. (Read the description).
“There is not plug-in feature for a headphone.”
-Nowhere in the description does it say that this controller has a headphone jack. (Read the description).
“No power adapter (for 6 Volt 1 Amp) included - is optional (come on, how ridiculous is that?).”
-Read the description
“This product did not come with a power supply cord. Why?”
-Read the description
-Not ridiculous at all in the year 2020+. Again, why would you buy something that doesn’t come with everything you want? (Read the description).
“It feels much heavier than described.”
-Lol, what??? It weighs what it weighs.
“It has an incredible high quality feel to it, but the outfitting is 'cheap', poor, at best, meaning Akai should include the power adapter, install a head-phone plug and/or make the controller bluetooth capable, and battery-capable.”
-Why not purchase a controller that has all of that? (Read the description).
“It's ridiculous if you think about it. Why would you want to have only a 61 key keyboard other than for reasons being truly portable and then not being able to take it on the road trip, use it while in the bus cross country or in the car when bord or on the plane... Size = portability feature, very important. The only reason why I chose a 61 key and not a 88 key.”
-Since when is a 3ft wide keyboard considered “portable”? Wow, just WOW! Is this person being serious? I can’t say I ever saw a person on an airplane jamming away on a 61 key controller.
” I had to resort to buying the expensive heavy non-portable stationary 61 key controller in order to find out that I can only operate it with a direct power source such as at least a laptop (USB connection) - I could plug it into the car of course, after I buy a 'longer' cable. But you still can't hear any sound until you set up speakers in your amplifier / computer through your MIDI/OUT connection.”
-Yeah, I’m sure this person had a gun pointed to their head. If you know a product isn’t capable of doing what you want it to do, why on Earth would you buy it?!?
-Regarding the need for sound. For portability, use a laptop. It has USB for you MIDI connection, and a headphone jack. That’s the way people do it with this type of controller.
“it's going all back today.” What a shame, what a hassle, what an inconvenience.”
-This is what happens when you don’t read item descriptions. The shame is on you and not AKAI.
” I suggest, if you want to find out if this is what you want or need, if it is right for you, really, the only and best option is to buy it and look at it yourself and see if it fits your need and expectations.”
-Nonsense! In this day and age of information overload, a simple web search, YouTube reviews, a few phone calls to a music store, etc. can provide you with all the info you need.
That being said, of course you will have the occasional faulty unit. I think low ratings are fair in those cases especially if product support is unwilling to rectify the problem. Also, I wish Amazon would have a separate rating for bad shipping. It’s not a manufacturers fault if an item is late or damaged by the shipping company.
I bought a car once, the add said the car had no tires. I bought the car and then complained that it didn’t come with tires <sarcasm>. You see how silly that is? READ THE DESCRIPTION!!!
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Reviewed in Germany on December 2, 2021
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