[NAMM] Akai MPK25

The MPK25 draws on the design of the MPK49. It features a 25-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch, 12 MPC pads, Q-Link controls and MPC technology. Its size is designed to be smaller and more portable.

The MPK series features MPC pads that are pressure and velocity-sensitive. The pads can access four banks of sounds, so performers can have 48 samples at their fingertips.

The MPK25 offers assignable controls through its Q-Link section. The MPK25 gives players 32 parameters of control through 12 virtual knobs and four virtual buttons, each of which can access two different banks of assignment via a bank-change control.

“The MPK25 has an arpeggiator, which enables performers to develop creative riffs in seconds, ” Akai said. The arpeggiator features six different modes and can have its own swing settings independent of the MPC Note Repeat settings.

Pricing & Availability
The MPK25 keyboard controller with MPC pads will be available from pro audio and musical instrument retailers in Q2 at an MSRP of $399.99 and an estimated street price of $299.99.

For more info: www.akaipro.com.