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  • tilmanjulientilmanjulien

    Nice

    Akai Professional LPK25Published on 09/25/13 at 09:41
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    I was looking for a master keyboard small to place on my desk next to my keyboard (I could connect my Roland Juno-G but the size is not very practical in this case). It connects via USB directly to the computer.

    UTILIZATION

    The feel is related to the price of the keyboard: all plastic and at a cost of € 39. It is cheap but we know we not buy a high end for the price. It is very easy to use (in its grip as its installation: plug and play).

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a few weeks and it suits me perfectly. I have not tried other keyboard except the Fame of the same kind (such high quality). It is compact and that's why I wanted this format. Value for money quite honest.…
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    I was looking for a master keyboard small to place on my desk next to my keyboard (I could connect my Roland Juno-G but the size is not very practical in this case). It connects via USB directly to the computer.

    UTILIZATION

    The feel is related to the price of the keyboard: all plastic and at a cost of € 39. It is cheap but we know we not buy a high end for the price. It is very easy to use (in its grip as its installation: plug and play).

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a few weeks and it suits me perfectly. I have not tried other keyboard except the Fame of the same kind (such high quality). It is compact and that's why I wanted this format. Value for money quite honest. I would do this choice without hesitation: he does what he is asked and that's what matters to me ...
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  • FilipeTFilipeT

    Nice / Practice / Different uses

    Akai Professional LPK25Published on 03/20/13 at 08:14
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    Compact / Tranportable
    Connectivity: USB

    UTILIZATION

    The keys are a bit small and not very wide. but nevertheless it is very suitable for my, I used to use my samples play on serato
    Not even need the manual hand grip quite easy e

    OVERALL OPINION

    1 year

    Akai LPD8 the

    most transportable midi / usb usable with most production software

    good value for money, but there are better for 40-50 € more
  • hybrid slinkyhybrid slinky

    computer music everywhere, all the time!

    Akai Professional LPK25Published on 03/18/13 at 04:09
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    What characteristics have motivated your choice?
    Size, ideal for nomads who seek to exploit any moment to compose.

    USB is simple, plug and play ...

    I use it with garage band.

    For me it is a great way to lay the beginnings of a component. Keyboard clean, with some sounds on garage band, it allows you to concentrate solely on the music, and it avoids distracting the rest ...

    UTILIZATION

    The touch keyboard is it enjoyable?
    yes and no, I usually play on a M50 88 ... we are obviously disappointed but the keyboard is very easy to play and ask a component do not ask more than that;)

    Should your use?

    Yes I use during my long journeys trains. Travelers are not disturbed…
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    What characteristics have motivated your choice?
    Size, ideal for nomads who seek to exploit any moment to compose.

    USB is simple, plug and play ...

    I use it with garage band.

    For me it is a great way to lay the beginnings of a component. Keyboard clean, with some sounds on garage band, it allows you to concentrate solely on the music, and it avoids distracting the rest ...

    UTILIZATION

    The touch keyboard is it enjoyable?
    yes and no, I usually play on a M50 88 ... we are obviously disappointed but the keyboard is very easy to play and ask a component do not ask more than that;)

    Should your use?

    Yes I use during my long journeys trains. Travelers are not disturbed unless it like a type MPC-____-.

    OVERALL OPINION

    How long have you been using?
    5 months
    Did you try many other models before buying it?
    not my keyboard is a smaller axiom 49
    What is so special that you like most and least?
    Easy to change octave, sustain not easy to hold.
    What is so special that you like most and least?
    For 40 euros, very good value for money.
    I am not necessarily interested in similar products, but I am fully satisfied with the product.
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  • medlinemedline

    fun and easy

    Akai Professional LPK25Published on 03/17/13 at 14:19
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    Size.
    USB connection.

    UTILIZATION

    Easy to use, convenient for a small home studio to make bass lines, melodies and even agreements. To solos on the other hand I use a midi keyboard with more keys and octave size standarts.

    It should not have big fingers.

    I did not read the manual. But I do my controller is only for plugins.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a year in a lot of prods that are now out. As what we can suffice him as usual.

    Everything depends on the style of music that you eventually. But it has its uses to make lines, riffs, gimmicks and simple chords. It does not take place. In short, it has flaws when used for what it is not.

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    Size.
    USB connection.

    UTILIZATION

    Easy to use, convenient for a small home studio to make bass lines, melodies and even agreements. To solos on the other hand I use a midi keyboard with more keys and octave size standarts.

    It should not have big fingers.

    I did not read the manual. But I do my controller is only for plugins.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a year in a lot of prods that are now out. As what we can suffice him as usual.

    Everything depends on the style of music that you eventually. But it has its uses to make lines, riffs, gimmicks and simple chords. It does not take place. In short, it has flaws when used for what it is not.

    Use Wisely for all the potential it has.

    It has a good value for money, it is quite robust. Only the cable noon is fragile, twelve o'clock USB plug has not resisted the use of my 3 year old son ... This is unfortunate for portable equipment that should be increuvable.
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  • R2oR2o

    practice

    Akai Professional LPK25Published on 03/12/13 at 17:31
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    Small portable controller. Mini usb connector. Cable supplied.
    Keyboard, knobs, pads and arpeggiator, all standing in a backpack. Plug and play. Recognized by most daw.

    UTILIZATION

    No need for manual very intuitive.
    The keyboard has a relatively low hit particularly accurate velocity. To consider as a keyboard dappoint.
    The pads are correct and accessible knobs.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I lutilise for travel within nomadic. The value for money is the linstant meileur the market for this size master keyboard with all the controllers required to model.
  • KoolfunkyKoolfunky

    Simple and efficient for the price / size

    Akai Professional LPK25Published on 03/08/13 at 05:22
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    Chosen for its mini size and portability as for mobile use. USB connection.

    UTILIZATION

    Used with an ultrabook is the ideal choice to play melodies with the other laptop keyboard. Affected somewhat elastic but not annoying. It should not be expected to touch piano for the price and size. Automatically recognized in ableton live, perfect for vst and other synths.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Used for over a year. It does not replace a real master keyboard but for a portable studio or home it troubleshoots minimum well. For me it is a complement. The arpeggiator is a bit anecdotal but hey, it can be used. I do not regret my purchase.
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    Chosen for its mini size and portability as for mobile use. USB connection.

    UTILIZATION

    Used with an ultrabook is the ideal choice to play melodies with the other laptop keyboard. Affected somewhat elastic but not annoying. It should not be expected to touch piano for the price and size. Automatically recognized in ableton live, perfect for vst and other synths.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Used for over a year. It does not replace a real master keyboard but for a portable studio or home it troubleshoots minimum well. For me it is a complement. The arpeggiator is a bit anecdotal but hey, it can be used. I do not regret my purchase.
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  • FIX1MIXFIX1MIX

    AKAI LPK25 REVIEW

    Akai Professional LPK25Published on 03/07/13 at 05:28
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    Not much to say.
    Mini usb keyboard with 25 key button octaves and built-in arpeggiator with tap tempo.

    UTILIZATION

    very convenient for its mini size, plug & play on most computer, tap tempo is not very accurate and the keys are tiny, so if you have big fingers, you are done. But overall, it is very practical save space if you do not use a keyboard that particular situation (as is my case). Small problem, the USB connector is on the side of the camera and not behind it bothers me when I put the key in the center of my table. The wire is tjrs in my legs (rather my arm lol)! Easy to carry but do not escape especially if not well protected!!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have been m…
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    Not much to say.
    Mini usb keyboard with 25 key button octaves and built-in arpeggiator with tap tempo.

    UTILIZATION

    very convenient for its mini size, plug & play on most computer, tap tempo is not very accurate and the keys are tiny, so if you have big fingers, you are done. But overall, it is very practical save space if you do not use a keyboard that particular situation (as is my case). Small problem, the USB connector is on the side of the camera and not behind it bothers me when I put the key in the center of my table. The wire is tjrs in my legs (rather my arm lol)! Easy to carry but do not escape especially if not well protected!!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have been more than one, no problem since. It might be even cheaper to design its fragility.
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  • PieryvoPieryvo

    convenient for travel

    Akai Professional LPK25Published on 10/13/12 at 11:04
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    Master keyboard (no tone generator), connection and power only by usb (no connection noon can not be used with a computer), no pedal jack, lightweight and compact, easy to carry .

    UTILIZATION

    The touch is very nice but they are small buttons, use could not be easier given the limited functions, only the "arpeggiator" requires a grip but I did not linger because I am n 've got no use.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 2 years to go on holiday, its main advantage is its portability.
  • vsavagellcvsavagellc

    Great for Mobile setups

    Akai Professional LPK25Published on 08/19/12 at 18:17
    I purchase this keyboard for 2 main reasons. 1 It's small and portable and 2. Akai made it and I already owned the bigger version (Akai mpk49) but didn't want to spend money on the Mpk25 (cost too much for what I needed. I needed something that was thin and could fit in my backpack along with my laptop,headphones and maschine

    This Keyboard connects via USB which is excellent makes it easy, the drivers automatically install for you (can't argue with that)

    There are some pretty nice features on this unit such as sustain, octave, tap tempo.

    I was actually glad it had the tap tempo feature

    UTILIZATION

    I do a lot of music production projects with this little keyword - especiall…
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    I purchase this keyboard for 2 main reasons. 1 It's small and portable and 2. Akai made it and I already owned the bigger version (Akai mpk49) but didn't want to spend money on the Mpk25 (cost too much for what I needed. I needed something that was thin and could fit in my backpack along with my laptop,headphones and maschine

    This Keyboard connects via USB which is excellent makes it easy, the drivers automatically install for you (can't argue with that)

    There are some pretty nice features on this unit such as sustain, octave, tap tempo.

    I was actually glad it had the tap tempo feature

    UTILIZATION

    I do a lot of music production projects with this little keyword - especially when I'm traveling. It's perfect for getting little ideas out and or full projects but again since inspiration can hit at anytime I like to take the AKAI LP25 with me everywhere I go. I literally just put it in my backpack along with my laptop and the rest of my portable gear and I'm on my way.

    I also use the lpk25 for auditioning sounds when I'm sound designing. it's just easier to pull this out rather than my bigger keyboard.

    OVERALL OPINION

    The only thing I don't like about this mini keyboard is there is no actual mod or pitch bend wheel. I also don't like the cheap feel of the keyboard but then again it was only $50.00 and it's light weight so I guess I can't really complain to much.

    I've used a lot of other mini 25 key keyboards before but this was the thinnest of all as well as the 1st mini akai I had used (at the time) before then it was the bigger much clunky looking oxygen 25.

    I personally think this unit performs well especially for what it cost it works well with everything application I've ever used it with. - It gets the job done!
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  • skeeter4uskeeter4u

    Frankly a lot (I'm not a pianist)

    Akai Professional LPK25Published on 08/14/12 at 14:32
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    I took them because I needed something while waiting for the repair of my major MIDI keyboard, I focused on this one because it is portable.

    UTILIZATION

    For me I have touched no problem
    The bin configuration is plug and play

    OVERALL OPINION

    It's been a little over two years that I use it and frankly it's perfect for the up composition (the quick kind), what I mean is that I need a keyboard with more key to everything is melody but if I had to buy without hesitation, it is very solid.
  • battleglukbattlegluk

    Good touch for a "small"

    Akai Professional LPK25Published on 08/13/12 at 10:37
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    At the time of my purchase seemed to me that the best hit.

    UTILIZATION

    Simple and good.

    OVERALL OPINION

    use for 2 years and change to a model with pitchbend.

    Today I prefer the M-Audio's pitchbend although I preferred the feel of Akai that today at a value price less efficient it 2 years ago.
  • buzzmansaibuzzmansai

    for now, good stuff

    Akai Professional LPK25Published on 08/13/12 at 13:38
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    the relatively low cost of this keyboard my great motivation ...
    I was just looking for a midi keyboard 25 keys, with a few knobs and preset way to record his ...

    UTILIZATION

    touch is a little confusing at first but got used to it very quickly ...
    for now I gave up the sensitivity of the velocity, it is not top top I think ...

    everything is pretty clear in the manual, I must say that for now I'm using that to have a comfortable keyboard with my Electribe emx ...
    I do not really serve specific functions of keyboard ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    I few weeks since, as said earlier, I use it just ...
    So for what I'm doing it is perfect ... ^ ^

    I would do this choice, y…
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    the relatively low cost of this keyboard my great motivation ...
    I was just looking for a midi keyboard 25 keys, with a few knobs and preset way to record his ...

    UTILIZATION

    touch is a little confusing at first but got used to it very quickly ...
    for now I gave up the sensitivity of the velocity, it is not top top I think ...

    everything is pretty clear in the manual, I must say that for now I'm using that to have a comfortable keyboard with my Electribe emx ...
    I do not really serve specific functions of keyboard ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    I few weeks since, as said earlier, I use it just ...
    So for what I'm doing it is perfect ... ^ ^

    I would do this choice, yes, of course ...
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  • D-DjoulD-Djoul

    it does its job

    Akai Professional LPK25Published on 05/30/12 at 13:03
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    a mini USB jack on the left side (too bad I would have preferred to right or behind ..)
    some flexibility to switch mode arpégiator really basic, I would have preferred a pitch bend wheel and modulation instead (personally I miss it a lot)

    other than that is good and the touch keyboard seems robust. it's plug & play, it installs easily in no time.

    on the other hand I just bought cubase 6.5 and there it works when it wants! pinaise on other apps I had hitherto never had this trouble ..

    UTILIZATION

    simple does not exist, you plug, you play

    OVERALL OPINION

    it is robust, well made, ultraportable (his forte), a super value! For my part, an arpeggiator so basic it is …
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    a mini USB jack on the left side (too bad I would have preferred to right or behind ..)
    some flexibility to switch mode arpégiator really basic, I would have preferred a pitch bend wheel and modulation instead (personally I miss it a lot)

    other than that is good and the touch keyboard seems robust. it's plug & play, it installs easily in no time.

    on the other hand I just bought cubase 6.5 and there it works when it wants! pinaise on other apps I had hitherto never had this trouble ..

    UTILIZATION

    simple does not exist, you plug, you play

    OVERALL OPINION

    it is robust, well made, ultraportable (his forte), a super value! For my part, an arpeggiator so basic it is not much, as I said they were more inspired to put one or two wheels instead.

    good stuff, I luimets 8 due to its simplicity, its size and affected
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  • stompboxjonstompboxjon

    i need more keys

    Akai Professional LPK25Published on 05/22/12 at 09:26
    The Akai LPK 25 is a 25 key midi keyboard that is really small. I was very surprised to see how small and compact it is. The space between the top of the keys and the top of the board is virtually not even there . There is just a little black strip which cuts the height of the board down and makes it smaller than most 25 key controllers. Akai has really taken over some of the midi keyboards recently with some of there larger models. But the LPK25 is one of the lower end models that they produce. You will NOT be satisfied with this if you play with both hands. You will have to record your lower end instruments and sequences separate from your melodies just because there arent enough keys. I…
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    The Akai LPK 25 is a 25 key midi keyboard that is really small. I was very surprised to see how small and compact it is. The space between the top of the keys and the top of the board is virtually not even there . There is just a little black strip which cuts the height of the board down and makes it smaller than most 25 key controllers. Akai has really taken over some of the midi keyboards recently with some of there larger models. But the LPK25 is one of the lower end models that they produce. You will NOT be satisfied with this if you play with both hands. You will have to record your lower end instruments and sequences separate from your melodies just because there arent enough keys. I wouldn’t get this unless you are looking for something small enough to go into your back pack so you can pull it out on the go and make music wherever you are.


    UTILIZATION

    If you are looking for a good midi controller at home I wouldn’t get this either unless you are tight on workspace and need something small. Not that it cant do what a 61 or 88 key can do because in the end its all the same. But I like to play my melodies with my low end at the same time to really get the sound of it before I record the midi sequence.


    OVERALL OPINION

    I am not bias but im just not a fan of 25 key midi controllers because they are just not enough for me. If I am going to use a 25 key controller I mine as well load up FL studio and just use the recorder keys that are on my laptop as the piano keys (fl studio has an option for this) and make my patterns and save money from buying at 25 key controller.
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  • ycolletycollet

    Attention to cable

    Akai Professional LPK25Published on 03/01/12 at 01:10
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    Keyboard size: no larger than a laptop and not bulky at all

    UTILIZATION

    The keys are a little hard, but I found it rather interesting.
    The keyboard is automatically recognized under linux.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I used it nearly a year.
    Then I had a problem with the USB cable:
    - Cable male had a little glitch - a small metal bar delaminated.
    - This little strip came off a metal bar of the socket. This bar crashed to the bottom of the connector and ... the keyboard is totally unusable.

    So, beware when you usb cable connected to the keyboard ...