All user reviews for the Akai Professional LPK25

I needed for my Macbook a "notebook musical nomad". That is to say a little "keyboard-accessory, solid and responsive, to compose melodies, bass lines, chords and synths or samplers fly in Live, Logic, Cubase see Garageband.

The solution is LPK25: MIDI USB self powered, velocity sensitive and no drivers to install.
It perfectly matches my needs: compact form for transport (width mac book), 100% compatible (Mac, PC or Linux).

In addition there is the presence of an arpeggiator, but no connection for a sustain pedal.

Its main function, for my part, a "musical notepad" for the nomads.


UTILIZATION

The keyboard is a bit hard but very easy to use with a touch relatively good (compared to Korg Keynote), efficient and responsive. It is pleasant to use despite its small size. No installation required. It connects to the USB port, we open our favorite music publisher (Live-Cubase-Logic-Garageband) and it works.

Facilities:
- Buttons Sustain
- An arpeggiator and programming easy and intuitive + 4 "preset" including the settings.
- Manual is. PDF, (French and other languages).


OVERALL OPINION

After 1 week of use, I recommend this mini-keyboard to everyone. It fulfills its role of "notepad musical nomad". Its detection is automatic with nothing to install.
Another competing model tested: Korg NANOKEY. (To forget)
- What I love most: beautiful, compact size, the arpeggiator, its lineup of four of its banks and the control knob octave + / -.
- The least: not sustain pedal can base
- Excellent value for money: Value for money unbeatable. I strongly recommend it.

Super convenient and cheap ... 400g Only: holiday and travel!

UTILIZATION

Mauel No need, no drivers, intuitive ... Tip top
The keyboard for the price, it is well enough! Equivalent to the keyboard Korg Legacy wholesale ...
Top Syth for VST, but a piano very bof!

OVERALL OPINION

Since October, I lug around everywhere: it is light enough and strong!
Basically, it's great for the price and lugging around a bag with a laptop!
I plan to take the same with the pads: the LPD8!
Although practice

I was looking for a small keyboard in addition to a MPD32 akai and launchpad (I live in person). Is its size, taking into account the velocity and the arpeggiator, which motivated me to buy it.

UTILIZATION

Nice touch, although the keys are small but not good pianist, we made it very well.

not need manual, plugged in and off you go, just a little trouble with the arpeggiator in the beginning but eventually it will.



OVERALL OPINION

I use it since I have (hehe Smart as reflection) that is in between 4 and 6 months I know exactly.

I have not tried another keyboard, I just wanted the keys to complement my other controllers, but that takes into account the velocity (that's why I have not taken the korg nanoKEY).

What I like most: ease of use and features not found in competitors.

what I like least: the size of keys, then the number of agreements for is a little boring to play with both hands is death. Anyway like I said earlier I am not a pianist and it suits me perfectly in my home studio.

With the same configuration, I would do this choice, otherwise I would change for a keyboard can be more complete than my two separate controllers. But it's a good detail.

I needed a miniature keyboard for my travel, because a 61-key walk is not too practical!

USB connection, and that's all

UTILIZATION

I use quite often, touch is not bad (for those who tested the korg nanoKEY is much less "toy"

It is a little more than heut korg, a little less portable, but the real key is

Setup is very simple, two buttons for up / decendre octave, a touch of sustain, and to activate the arpeggiator,

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OVERALL OPINION

since its release, there are about a year before that I had tried the korg nanoKEY, but it was too "toy" I did not like,

easily transportable in a bag with the laptop, headphones etc. ...

value for money in the standard

What characteristics have motivated your choice?

I needed a keyboard that was flowing into my pocket computer to be able to cope when I wanted to, always dragging left to right, the remaining 61 keys at home.
Since then I've incorporated into my live, very convenient and ultimately taking up less space on a pratos.

What connector (MIDI pedals ...)? .

A mini USB only.

UTILIZATION

The touch keyboard is it nice?

Yes, I was afraid of falling on a toy but it's rather pleasant.

Should your use?

Completely.

The general configuration is simple?

A little difficult to understand how to operate the arpeggiator.
For the rest PLUG AND PLAY!

The manual is clear and sufficient?

I did not cast a glance.

OVERALL OPINION

For how long have you been using it?

One year.

What thing do you like most/least about it?

The +: Compact and robust.
The -: lack of a modulation wheel and pitch, but on a smaller model, do not ask too much.

Did you try many other models before getting this one?

No.

What is your opinion about the value for the price?

Well, after a year it still works.

Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...

Completely, especially since the same range of korg does not seem to hold water.

Overall opinion:

Very handy for someone looking to have a keyboard all the time at hand. Live practice for small strum bass lines or use a sampler.
For the com hardcore studio however, prefer a larger keyboard.

The AKAI LPK25(short for Laptop Performance Keyboard) is a compact sized midi keyboard from AKAI. It features 25 velocity sensitive keys, octave up and down buttons, a Sustain function, and an arpeggiator with tap tempo. And it really is extremely small.

The package in which the LPK25 arrvies contains a USB cable for connecting the LPK25 to your computer and a CD with editing software. The editing software is very simple, but it works. You can edit arpeggios, and save up to 4 different presets. The Sustain works as expected. The arpeggiator is well thought out, and you can easily switch between the different modes(UP, DOWN, EXCL, INCL, RAND) and time divisions(1/4T to 1/32T).

The LPK25 connects to your computer through USB. There is unfortunately NO midi out, so you can't control anything else with it, which is a shame, since that would really have made it quite perfect.

UTILIZATION

Setting up the LPK25 could not be easier. You simply plug it in to your computers USB port and play. There is literally nothing more to it.

The 25 keys feel great for such a small size. You probably can't play anything super too complicated with it, but it works great for simple melodies and motifs. It will also take a while to get used to the smaller keys, but that's the same with any new keyboard.


OVERALL OPINION

In conclusion, I loved the LPK25. It has a solid feeling, and it's only about as big as a laptop keyboard. I doubt I've ever seen better value for such a price. The durable build quality(I've dropped it on the floor a few times) and great arpeggiator are the cherry on top of the cake.

I would recommend this for anyone who wants a portable and well made midi controller. Of course it won't replace a full size midi keyboard, but for this price, who can complain?

The Akai LPK25 (Laptop Performance Keyboard) is a MIDI controller keyboard consisting of 25 mini keys. Like the name states, it's designed to be compact and portable for use with your lap top, but of course you can use it with anything you'd like. It is USB based, and it's plug and play so you just plug it and you're good to go - no driver is needed. It is also USB bus powered, so you won't need an external power supply, which is a great feature especially if you're going to use this on the move. It is also supposed to come with editing software, but I don't know what kind of software it is and I've never had a need to check it out.

UTILIZATION

The make up of the Akai LPK25 really couldn't be much easier. Beyond the 25 mini keys, it's also got buttons for octave up and down, sustain, program, and for using an arpeggiator. Users should be able to operate the LPK25 upon initial inspection and certainly without the assistance of a manual since it's such a simple make up.

OVERALL OPINION

With certainly not the best overall MIDI controller, the Akai LPK25 doesn't aim to be. It's made for those who want the portability of a MIDI keyboard for use on the stage, in the studio, or wherever else you care to bring it. I'm definitely not a huge fan of mini keys in general, but that's definitely what needed to be done here in order to make it portable and the way it is. The keys don't have the greatest feel, but again what can you really expect with a keyboard of this size? It's certainly a trade off, but if you want something for bringing with you, the trade off is definitely worth it. There are a few other MIDI controllers out there that are this size, but to date I haven't tried many of them. The Akai LPK25 seems to be a great bet for those looking for an inexpensive, portable MIDI controller.