All user reviews for the Akai Professional LPK25

Small Midi Controller & easy to use, and easy to take anywhere, even in hotel & Vacence.
Connect a cable to a USB Midi.

UTILIZATION

The flexible soft touch, even, but Fits Forever awaiting use.
The manual is clear is easy to use in a PDF internete Akai.
Akai to download on Wed éditor free website & update.
Easy program to use + Arpégeateur on the controller Akai LPK25.

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I, unwanted for 1 years & 6 months.
I tried no other controller as Korg: the nanoKEY, Roland Edirol: PCR-300.
Sound quality, flexible, easy to use ... ect
I do again my choice for Akai.

Thank you thank you & to & to Akai Audiofanzine.

The price!

UTILIZATION

The keyboard is not at all pleasant but do not expect too much of a product less than 50 Euros.
The manual is a distressing poverty, even the soft version.
Regarding configuration, well here just does not work. I followed the procedure at any point (I even checked and compared the instructions in French and English), I tried to install it on two different ordis (PC) with two different software (Cubase and Samplitude) nothing no sign of life, controls hard does not affect Alike on the screen.
I thought that here would be a mere formality, it is a chore devnu obliged to return the phone calls to the seller.
Ah yes, I forgot, I contacted the customer service Akai, I was told after 4 days to ask me if they could call me, of course I said yes, and then no appeal.

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Obviously I do not like anything, and the price / quality ratio for a device that does not work, it is of course zero.

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).

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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 ...

Its size, its weight, its practical side for the trip ..
He just has a micro USB port on the left side.

UTILIZATION

The hit is probably the best you can find at this price and for a keyboard of this size ..
There is nothing to configure and nothing to read in the manual .. It's plug n play. There are some buttons that can be interesting .. Sustain, Tap Tempo, an arpeggiator and a few other options as well but I admit having used only keys.

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I can be for 2 years because I was planning a move abroad and I now use it only while traveling on the train, plane ..
I have not tried the other one before but I think it's all down in price and quality of manufacture (which is good).
It still lacks a pitch wheel and modulation.

If strut again, for the trip, I would be the CME X-bit key that is ready to the same size with large keys or Korg Nanokey 2 because it is even smaller.
For a home studio does not fit because the mini-keys are not made for regular use and there are no wheels ..... If this is this case I would go on an M-Audio Oxygen 25 or Axiom 25 but it is not given ..

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-____-.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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!!

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

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!

This is a USB keyboard, 25 keys as its name suggests. Features that interested me primarily are small size (it comes in a laptop bag) and prices unbeatable for a keyboard "classic" (the equivalent model Korg eg. Has a weird kind of pads instead of keys ... not for me!)
Level connectivity is there ne may be simpler: a USB mini-B f, mini-B/Type-A cable provided. One might regret the absence of connectivity for a pedal (-1).

UTILIZATION

I want to point out first that I bought this product as a complete beginner to the keyboard.
I use it to store parts, mainly composed of electro or when there is a playing hand. This should also use it perfectly.
The touch is quite good for the price, but it is still a bit "cheap" (-1). A drawback is precisely ... the size of the keys, a little tight when you got paws like shovels (-1)! But it's still playable, and that's the price to pay for a minimal footprint.
I did not read the manual, no need for basic functions, but I do not use any of the functions 'program'.
The Arpegiator is rudimentary but may be useful.

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I use it for more than a year. In the same price range, I tried the Korg thing about it but I got my way.
Clearly, this is not a touch keyboard-heavy high-end, but you get for your money.

Most: the small size and price.
Minimum: the size of the keys.

I would do this choice without hesitation!

What characteristics have motivated your choice?
-Its small size and light weight for easy carrying

What connectivity (MIDI, pedals ...)? ...
A simple USB cable

UTILIZATION

The touch keyboard is it nice? Should your use?
It's a touchdown platoc enough, no need to use more

The manual is clear and sufficient?
Without a manual it's OK ...

The general configuration is simple?
Yes

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How long you use it?
Approximately 2 years

What is so special that you love the most, least?
+ Small, light,

- Disconnects the USB cable fairly easily if you move a lot

How would you rate the quality / price?
Very correct

With experience, you do again this choice?
To use that I have, yes. To make the live show, no.
I have an MPK45 to be more comfortable for the home studio.
AKAI for me it's good ... After do not want to "play the piano" with a keyboard an octave ...