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Iconic MPC standalone production center in a new 37 note keyboardA standalone keyboard workstation that has everything you need to produce music out of the box. The iconic MPC range has been the centerpiece of beatmakers’ and producers’ studios for over three decades, evolving into a production platform that combines sampling, sequencing and synthesis into a lightning-fast workflow that keeps you focused on your music. MPC Key 37 brings together the familiar 16 pad grid together with a synth-styled 37 note keybed; along with legendary MPC sounds and instruments, and all the connectivity you need to integrate with your outboard gear and computer – in a compact footprint.Iconic MPC standalone production center in a new 37 note keyboard formBeat making workflow, sampling engine, sequencer, plug-in synths and onboard plug-in effectsIncludes over 10 GB of sounds and instruments from Akai’s worldclass MPC plug-ins and Xpansion libraryOver 100 onboard high-quality studio quality effects and processors for creative production and mixing37 note synth-action key-bed with aftertouch, and separate pitch and modulation wheels16 RGB Velocity/Pressure Sensitive MPC Drum Pads with poly aftertouch and 16 Levels7” Color touch screen with multi-touch & gestures plus 4 assignableQ Link knobs for Real-Time editing and performanceControl your studio outboard with 2 x MIDI I/O and 8x CV/Gate outputs (via 4 TRS jacks)Sample and capture audio using the onboard line-level InputsDownload, plug-in and connect directly to Splice using the on board Wi-Fi for wireless data transfer and updatesImport large files and expand your disk space with the SD Card ReaderExpand MPC KEY 37 with the Desktop MPC software, or use as a plug-in within your existing DAWMPC KEY 37 can be connected to your computer as a 2in 2out USB audio interface with MIDI I/O

MIDImix is a portable compact high-performance mixer that has the unique ability to control your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) with the press of a single button, giving all musicians and producers complete, uncomplicated mastery over mixing and processing of their digital music creations on the go.  Until now, you had to build and layer your mixes at the performance site first, then transfer that mix at a later time to your DAW for post-mix processing and manipulation. What a pain. This is not the way you’d like to do it, because of the time lag between constructing the initial mix and then not being able to work on it until later in your DAW. This meant you only had a limited ability to create the exact mix you wanted in real time.

Choose Your Weapon: Building on the success of the original, the feature-packed MPD2 Series gives you amazing creative musical ammo with Thick Fat backlit MPC pads, improved controls and new bundled softwareOK, it was a tall order. We admit it. People loved the original MPDs so much that we didn’t want to mess with success.But we did.The MPD2 Series is a product of over six years of detailed customer research and user feedback. We asked what you wanted and we listened closely. We took what you told us and turned it into the most capable and user-friendly line of pad controllers Akai Professional has developed to date.Nitty-GrittyThe MPD226 is a MIDI-over-USB pad controller perfect for producers, programmers, musicians and DJs alike. Its intuitive blend of MPC controls and technologies mesh with easy USB connectivity to bring the feel of classic beat making into the world of computer music production.Experience the DifferenceFirst, we stepped up our game by adding new, ultra sensitive Thick Fat MPC pads, creating an amazingly responsive user experience. The MPD226 has an expanded control set featuring four knobs, four faders, four buttons arranged in three banks for 36 total controls versus 12 on the MPD26. This will enable you to maximize your sound and give you increased control over effects.MIDI information is sent over its plug-and-play USB interface for use on Mac or PC, eliminating the need to install any drivers.GoodiesAlong with the improved functionality we’ve added iOS compatibility using the Camera Connection Kit (sold separately) and included over $400 of free software. Titles include: Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Big Bang Drums and Big Bang Cinema from Sonivox, Ableton Live Lite, and Software Preset. The aforementioned Software Preset Editor allows you to enjoy intuitive control editing right from the front panel of the MPD226.Our MPD2 Series marks an important evolution of the pad controller. Many years of research and customer feedback has led directly to some of the most capable pad controllers we’ve ever developed. These MPDs are the perfect bridge between your creativity and your computer-based studio.

Choose Your Weapon: Building on the success of the original, the feature-packed MPD2 Series gives you amazing creative musical ammo with Thick Fat backlit MPC pads, improved controls and new bundled softwareOK, it was a tall order. We admit it. People loved the original MPDs so much that we didn’t want to mess with success. But we did.The MPD2 Series is a product of over six years of detailed customer research and user feedback. We asked what you wanted and we listened closely. We took what you told us and turned it into the most capable and user-friendly line of pad controllers Akai Professional has developed to date. Nitty-GrittyThe MPD218 is a MIDI-over-USB pad controller perfect for producers, programmers, musicians and DJs alike. Its intuitive blend of MPC controls and technologies mesh with easy USB connectivity to bring the feel of classic beat making into the world of computer music production. Experience the DifferenceFirst, we stepped up our game by adding new, ultra sensitive Thick Fat MPC pads, creating an amazingly responsive user experience. The MPD218 also has an expanded control set of six knobs in three banks versus one control on the previous MPD18 model. This will enable you to maximize your sound and give you increased control over effects.MIDI information is sent over its plug-and-play USB interface for use on Mac or PC, eliminating the need to install any drivers. The USB connection powers the MPD218 so the included USB cable is all you need. GoodiesAlong with the improved functionality we’ve added iOS compatibility using the Camera Connection Kit (sold separately) and included over $400 of free software. Titles include: Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Big Bang Drums and Big Bang Cinema from Sonivox, Ableton Live Lite, and Software Preset Editor. Our MPD2 Series marks an important evolution of the pad controller. Many years of research and customer feedback has led directly to some of the most capable pad controllers we’ve ever developed. These MPDs are the perfect bridge between your creativity and your computer-based studio.

Engineered to be an all-in-one controller solution, the Akai Professional MPK261 is a performance pad and keyboard controller that combines deep software integration, enhanced workflow, and core technologies from the iconic line of MPC workstations. Each member of Akai Pro's MPK series comes fully loaded with a comprehensive interface for manipulating virtual instruments, effect plugins, DAWs, and more. MPK261 features 61 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, 8 assignable knobs, faders, and switches, 16 MPC-style pads with RGB feedback, and onboard transport buttons. Three banks expand the number of knobs, faders, and switches (up to 24 each), and four pad banks expand the number of pads (up to 64 total). Plus, MPK261 is optimized to interface directly with your Mac or PC with USB power and plug-and-play connectivity. MPK261 comes equipped with 61 semi-weighted, full-size keys and a premium piano-style keybed for unprecedented response and natural feel. Each key is velocity-sensitive and outfitted with aftertouch for dynamic, expressive performances and recordings. In addition, onboard Octave Up and Down controls allow players to access the entire melodic range. Bundled with MPK261 is SONiVOX’s Eighty-Eight Ensemble, an authentic grand-piano virtual instrument, that lets you compose or perform with pristine, expertly voiced piano samplesSystem Requirements:Macintosh: 1.25 GHz G4/G5 or faster (Intel Mac recommended), 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended), Mac OS X 10.4.11 (10.5 or later recommended)Windows: 1.5 GHz Pentium 4 or Celeron compatible CPU or faster (multicore CPU recommended), 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended), Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, Windows compatible sound card (ASIO driver support recommended), QuickTime recommendedAvailable USB PortSpecifications:Number of Keys: 61Number of Voices: -Effects: -Pitch Bend: ΥesΜοdulation: ΥesΟctave Up/Down: ΥesΤranspose: -Display: ΥesΒuilt audio intarface: -Headphones Outputs: -

Sample simplicity: Load virtually any sample via standard SD or SDHC card and assign it to any of the MPX8’s eight backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads.It’s that simple.Use it in the studio. Use it live on stage or on air. MPX8 packs proven Akai Pro technology into a compact, durable design that’s built to perform. Control Software & MIDI Gear: MPX8 also has USB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputs. Control everything from music software on your laptop to outboard MIDI gear. The included USB cable and 1/8'-to-MIDI adapter make it easy to connect. Edit with Ease: With the included sample kit editor, you can easily arrange, tune, and add reverb to your samples on your Mac or PC before loading them onto MPX8. The editor’s drag-and-drop functionality makes loading your samples as easy as possible. Get in the Loops: MPX8 also comes with a free Loop Library download from Akai Pro, plus a large library of standard samples built in, which can be used for live performance in front of a crowd, on a radio show, or for in-studio production. Lose the Luggage: It’s compact, easy to load, and ready to go. MPX8 packs the sounds you need under great-feeling pads inside a solid Akai Pro design. You get quick and convenient one-touch access to a virtually unlimited number of sounds, shots, stabs, and drops. It’s that simple. Add mono or stereo samples via standard SD card (sold separately)8 velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive padsUSB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputsAlso controls computer MIDI software and outboard MIDI gearDrag-and-drop sample kit editor for Mac® and PC includedBuilt-in library of popular sounds and samplesIncludes additional free Akai Pro loop library downloadTune, add reverb, and save sample sets for easy recall(2) Balanced 1/4-inch outputs (6.35mm)1/8-inch headphone output (3.5mm)Audio Outputs: (2) TRS 1/4' (balanced), (1) 1/8' (3.5mm) headphoneMIDI I/O: MIDI over USB, 5-Pin DIN via 1/8' (3.5mm) MIDI in and out (cable included)Pads: 8 velocity sensitiveSounds: 21 internal (virtually unlimited via sd card)Sounds Accessible via Pads: 8Polyphony: 8-voicePanning: 9-position user programmableOther Features: Reverb and sample tune and 3 different trigger types.Power: Input 5VDC 1000mA via USBWeight: 1lb ( 0.45kg)Dimensions (W x D x H): 11.6' x 4' x 1.3'

Elevate your performance and production with the Akai Pro Laptop Stand. Every musician, producer or DJ who uses a computer will appreciate the Akai Pro Laptop Stand's solid, secure construction and portable, collapsible, low-weight design. The Akai Pro Laptop Stand is quick and easy to assemble or disassemble and comes with a zippered, protective case for no hassle portability. For studio or home installation, the Akai Pro Laptop Stand features convenient pre-drilled mounting points.