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AKAI Professional LPK25 - USB MIDI Keyboard controller with 25 Velocity-Sensitive Synth Action Keys for Laptops (Mac & PC), Editing Software included,MultiColored

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Brand	AKAI
Number of Keys	25
Connectivity Technology	USB
Special Feature	Keyboard Controller
Model Name	LPK25

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13-Inch, Slim-Line Laptop Performance Keyboard With 25 Velocity-Sensitive Mini-Keyboard Keys For Playing Melodies, Bass Lines, Chords And More
Dedicated Octave Up And Down Buttons To Increase The Keyboard To The Full Melodic Range Plus A Sustain Button For Expressive Performances
On-Board Arpeggiator Steps Through Chords Automatically And Generates Inspiring Melodic Ideas Quickly
4 Programmable Memory Banks For Instant Recall Of Mappings For Daws, Virtual Instruments, Effects And More

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Item Weight

1 pounds

Product Dimensions

3.8 x 13.4 x 1.1 inches

ASIN

B002M8GBDI

Item model number

LPK25

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4.4 6,145 ratings

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Best Sellers Rank

#1,754 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#10 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

October 2, 2001

Compatible Devices

Laptop

Connector Type

USB

Hardware Interface

USB

Musical Style

Electronic

Number of Keyboard Keys

Size

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Product Description

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 &.

From the manufacturer

Production On The Go

Measuring in at just 13 inches, LPK25 is a full-featured plug-and-play 25-key USB MIDI keyboard controller designed to escape the boundaries of your studio. Weighing in at 450g, LPK25 easily fits into a laptop case, backpack, or messenger bag, providing core keyboard-production functionality courtesy of 25 synth-action velocity-sensitive keys perfect for playing chords, pads, bass-lines and lead parts.

Feature-Packed. Portable

Spark your creativity with LPK25. Music was never meant to be created with a mouse and computer keyboard - with LPK25, the limitations of creating in a stiff, non-musical way are a thing of the past. Add piano-style nuances to your performance using the dedicated sustain button and access the full melodic range via the conveniently located Octave Up / Down buttons. For immediate creative potential, LPK25 includes an on-board arpeggiator featuring four arp modes, a tap tempo control and user-selectable time divisions - idea for creating melodies on the fly.

Enhance Your Workflow

Customising LPK25 to suit your workflow preference couldn’t be simpler. LPK25 features 4 memory banks, for instant optimization with each of your favourite software programs. With LPK25’s dedicated software editor for Mac and PC, create, edit, load and manage all of your presets from the comfort of your computer – for surgical control LPK25’s performance capability, the dedicated software editor includes full customization options for MIDI Channels, transposition settings, octave settings, arp configuration, default tempos and much more.

Universal Compatibility

Whatever your creative preference, LPK25 guarantees rapid assimilation into your existing setup. LPK25’s ultra-compact footprint combines with class-compliancy and a convenient USB-powered specification, for instant on-the-go use with popular applications including GarageBand, Logic, Sonar, Cubase, Ableton Live, ProTools, Reason, Fruity Loops, Digital Performer, and more – all without the need for a power supply.

Portable Production

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Universal Compatibility

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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.

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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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Customers appreciate the value for money and portability of the audio MIDI controller. They mention it's the best money for fun they've spent in a long time. However, some customers have reported issues with the keyboard size and USB port. Opinions are mixed on the build quality, keyboard responsiveness, and functionality.

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148 customers mention "Portability"148 positive0 negative

Customers like the portability of the product. They mention it's compact, easy to use, and works well with all types of music. Some say it'll easily fit into a padded laptop case and is light enough to pack right in their laptop bag. Overall, customers are pleased with the size and say it makes an excellent travel companion.

"...This Akai is perfect on both fronts. The board is compact enough that it doesn't take up much space on my work desk, the installed features are both..." Read more

"As the title says. It fits on my small desk and doesn't get in the way." Read more

"...SIZE- while significantly thicker than the NanoKey, it's still very portable. It would fit easily in a medium sized pocket of a backpack...." Read more

"...Otherwise, very light-weight, very easy to take anywhere, zero latency issues with sibelius, very easy to use (just plug-n-play!),..." Read more

101 customers mention "Value for money"87 positive14 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of the audio MIDI controller. They mention it has good touch and velocity, and is the best money for fun they've spent in a long time.

"...features are both easy to use and versatile, and the price is VERY hard to top...." Read more

"...the LPK25 are overshadowed by the fact that it serves its role as an affordable, reliable, portable, and easy to use unit...." Read more

"...and really great quality for the value!" Read more

"...an issue as they could be, because having the portability and great affordable price more than makes up for the flaws, and you cant get the highest..." Read more

80 customers mention "Ease of use"69 positive11 negative

Customers find the audio MIDI controller easy to use. They mention it's plug-and-play, makes step entry of note data rather easy, and is good for beginners. They also appreciate the simplicity and low price.

"...it doesn't take up much space on my work desk, the installed features are both easy to use and versatile, and the price is VERY hard to top...." Read more

"...that it serves its role as an affordable, reliable, portable, and easy to use unit...." Read more

"...n't interface and the time to update equipment has arrived! So easy to use! I turned on garageband and connected usb and BHAM!..." Read more

"...very easy to take anywhere, zero latency issues with sibelius, very easy to use (just plug-n-play!), and really great quality for the value!" Read more

191 customers mention "Functionality"132 positive59 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the functionality of the audio MIDI controller. Some mention it works great on all the recording software they have, while others say the middle C# randomly stopped working and it's very ineffective to play pieces in this keyboard.

"...It was inexpensive, ultra-portable, and served its purpose...." Read more

"...The Toneport served its life well, helping me write 4 albums of instrumental music and 7 movie scores for PBS...." Read more

"...Even the 12-pound Yamaha NP-30, with its 76 notes, is awkward to use for this purpose...." Read more

"...road a lot with sibelius, so this was a must have, and it's does it's job perfectly!..." Read more

136 customers mention "Keyboard responsiveness"72 positive64 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the keyboard responsiveness. Some mention it's a good beginner MIDI keyboard for its price, while others say the keys feel cheap and clunky.

"...Good response and has a good feel...." Read more

"...Unfortunately after only a few weeks, keys started dying, and this was despite taking very good care of it...." Read more

"...Product feels sturdy, keys are responsive, buttons are intuitive...." Read more

"...so it's action is nothing like a real keyboard, and the keys are a bit plastic feeling and on the small side for my fingers, but for me it is perfect..." Read more

108 customers mention "Build quality"69 positive39 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the audio MIDI controller. Some mention the keys are solid and have a good spring to them, while others say the keyboard itself is extremely flimsy and not well-made.

"...'re obviously (for the size) not weighted keys, but they have a good, firm, but not overbearing resistance to them...." Read more

"...Final Verdict: Couldn't be happier. Perfect piece of equipment and can't wait to write and use it! That's what I like in my equipment...." Read more

"...of course, it feels cheap, but i was expecting that...." Read more

"...It is very light but it looks and feels quite solid. When I opened the box, I was very pleased with the size...." Read more

46 customers mention "Keyboard size"13 positive33 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the keyboard size of the audio MIDI controller. They mention the keys are small and narrow, making it difficult to comfortably play.

"...THE KEYS- remember before buying this that the keys are much smaller than "normal" keyboard keys, much closer in size to that of a small Casio..." Read more

"...so I would not suggest it for chordal/harmonic playing, the keys are much too small to efficiently play simultaneous notes...." Read more

"...cheap toy (like some other MIDIs in the same price range) the key sizes are perfect, and it still fits in my backpack with my laptop...." Read more

"...The first is that I feel like it is a couple of keys too small...." Read more

44 customers mention "Usb port"8 positive36 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the USB port of the audio MIDI controller. They mention it's not very tight-fitting and disconnects often. Some also say the port is soldered very poorly.

"...The USB wasn't original and was replaced with an Amazon Basics cable, but the board itself looks and feels brand new!..." Read more

"...Also the user reviews here have a ton of complaints about a faulty usb connector, but seems rock solid to me...." Read more

"...The only issue I have with this keyboard is the mini-usb port. It is very cheap and was some wiggle in the port when I bought it...." Read more

"...Although this keyboard has not broken yet, the cable still hangs an pulls and is not seated securely.Other than that, the keyboard is great...." Read more

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DefcoreDurz

Fantastic beginner keyboard

Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023

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I bought my Akai LPK25 used and was very happy with the condition my keyboard arrived in! The USB wasn't original and was replaced with an Amazon Basics cable, but the board itself looks and feels brand new!

I've recently gotten into learning music production and needed a budget-friendly keyboard without a lot of extra bells n' whistles to simplify learning my DAW/how to play keys. This Akai is perfect on both fronts. The board is compact enough that it doesn't take up much space on my work desk, the installed features are both easy to use and versatile, and the price is VERY hard to top. If you're in a similar position as me, or just looking for a reliable portable keyboard, this is a superb option!

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Sebastien

Compact and useful

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024

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As the title says. It fits on my small desk and doesn't get in the way.

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J. Hamm

MUCH better than the NanoKey

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2010

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I bought this as a replacement for my (broken) Korg NanoKey and it's been a fantastic purchase.

I enjoyed the NanoKey for the first month or so that I had it. It was inexpensive, ultra-portable, and served its purpose. Unfortunately after only a few weeks, keys started dying, and this was despite taking very good care of it. The NanoKey is just a very flimsy product. The LPK25 is anything but.

DURABILITY- Despite the fact that it's entirely made of plastic, this thing is remarkably solid. Nothing is loose or flimsy or cheap feeling- with care, this thing should last a long time.

SIZE- while significantly thicker than the NanoKey, it's still very portable. It would fit easily in a medium sized pocket of a backpack.

THE KEYS- remember before buying this that the keys are much smaller than "normal" keyboard keys, much closer in size to that of a small Casio keyboard. But don't let that dissuade you! They may be small, but they're not cheap. They're obviously (for the size) not weighted keys, but they have a good, firm, but not overbearing resistance to them. It's a little tricky to figure out the velocities, but that's not why you buy a keyboard this size.

THE DOODADS- For some reason, the LPK25 has a built-in arpeggiator, which while totally functional, seems a bit superfluous. Especially since the unit is lacking pitchbend and modulation controls. I'd gladly give up the real estate the arpeggiator controls take up for a modulation slider or pitchbend buttons or both. The octave +/- buttons light up, which is nice, but they only light up one way. That is, you can't tell by looking at the unit if you're pitched up 1 octave or 3, unlike the NanoKey which had multicolored LEDs to indicate the octave. It's a minor gripe but it's still worth mentioning.

USB- Plug and play on both PC and Mac. I didn't have a single issue on either platform or in any program.

Ultimately though, any negatives that could be leveled against the LPK25 are overshadowed by the fact that it serves its role as an affordable, reliable, portable, and easy to use unit. If you need a small keyboard you can toss in a backpack or suitcase, it's worth every cent.

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C. Tozzi

"That's what I like in my equipment. Works well and inspires"

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2017

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Having the old Line 6 Toneport KB37 as my midi controller for the last 10 years, I was super excited to get a new and super small keys controller. The Toneport served its life well, helping me write 4 albums of instrumental music and 7 movie scores for PBS. I used it with an 08 Mac laptop using garageband and an 2010 imac with protools for many years, but now it seems to not interface with any of my 3 rigs and actually crashed my Protools rig. After setting up the new Garageband and on a new imac, it wouldn't interface and the time to update equipment has arrived!
So easy to use! I turned on garageband and connected usb and BHAM! it loads automatically. If you've used a DAW before, usually you have to select in a special window which is fine, just digging the new garageband and the seamless connectivity this controller offer. I'm a musician not a engineer, so I want to spend my time recording and not tinkering.
Ive recorded a few songs and loved the feel of the keys. Good response and has a good feel. Touch sensitivity is not as good as my much bigger keyboard, but for under $60 compared to the $300 spent in 2008 that makes sense! Also the user reviews here have a ton of complaints about a faulty usb connector, but seems rock solid to me. I don't travel with my gear or abuse it so I never have those problems that many seem to have with their gear...As always the bottom line is take care of your stuff and it will last!!!
Final Verdict: Couldn't be happier. Perfect piece of equipment and can't wait to write and use it! That's what I like in my equipment. Works well and inspires. Excelsior!!!

5 people found this helpful

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Towelinator

Perfect for what it's used for!

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2019

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Wow! This little keyboard is exactly what I was hoping for. I am a band teacher so I compose/arrange on the road a lot with sibelius, so this was a must have, and it's does it's job perfectly! I did purchase a sturdy case for it thanks to review suggestions of the keyboard breaking. It is definitely not a rigid keyboard that could handle being roughed up so the case was a MUST, but my keyboard get's used often, travels permanently in my backpack, and has held up well now for 9 months. As other reviewers have suggested, it does not have weighted keys so it's action is nothing like a real keyboard, and the keys are a bit plastic feeling and on the small side for my fingers, but for me it is perfect. I only compose melodies though so I would not suggest it for chordal/harmonic playing, the keys are much too small to efficiently play simultaneous notes. Otherwise, very light-weight, very easy to take anywhere, zero latency issues with sibelius, very easy to use (just plug-n-play!), and really great quality for the value!

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José Manuel Contreras López

Excelente

Reviewed in Mexico on August 7, 2024

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Llegó antes de lo previsto y funciona muy bien

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Davidsaine

Perfect

Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2024

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Plug and Play with Cubasis 3 on my Samsung Android S10. Working perfectly. Perfect for backyard tracking over imported mixes. The backyard is now a studio.

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Fernando

Simples mas eficaz

Reviewed in Brazil on May 1, 2022

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Estava buscando um teclado controlador de 25 teclas que fosse o mais simples possível. A maioria vem com muitos knobs e pads que requer configuração. O LPK25 é enxuto, conectou tocou. Apesar da tecla mini, ele responde bem.

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David Henman

just plug it in and voila!

Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2022

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my 49-key midi keyboard was taking up so much space on a small desk with two huge imacs, and i realized that for the way i was using it, i really didn't need so many octaves. this akai lpk25 sits out of the way, on the support stand for the imac m1 that i use for music production. but the best part is that it worked perfectly the moment i plugged it in. i love the simple layout, and the buttons that light up when engaged. really happy with this purchase.

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Reviewed in India on July 28, 2024

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Good quality product. Easy to use. A value for money product. The size is perfect. Keys and buttons are good. Appearance is all good...

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Production On The Go

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