Best Akai Professional products in the MIDI controllers category
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best Akai Professional products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus
The MPK Mini keyboard line has revolutionized portable music-making for producers and beatmakers around the world. The new MPK Mini Plus builds on this innovation by giving musicians full creative control. Advanced connectivity links all preferred studio devices for complete and enhanced hardware integration in a compact 3-octave design. Despite its small size, the MPK Mini Plus offers extensive controls that manage a variety of functions. Eight velocity-sensitive MPC drum pads with RGB backlighting are not only the backbone for playing dynamic beats and programming drums but also for assigning program changes and triggering additional CC parameters. For the first time in an MPK Mini, there are dedicated transport controls for full integration into the preferred DAW.
2. Akai Professional MPK Mini MK3
Introducing the MPK mini mk3, the third iteration of the legendary best-selling mini keyboard controller in the world that has redefined how a generation of music creators makes music. Here you will find everything the modern producer demands: universal compatibility for instant integration into your favorite host music production application; its compact size makes it the ideal travel companion; its arsenal of pads and assignable controls gives you complete control over every aspect of your production; the new, improved dynamic keybed of Gen 2 ensures that your performance captures every subtle nuance of your expression. For beginners, the MPK mini is a complete package with all the tools you need to create hit songs from the start. For the working professional, the MPK mini is the ultimate musical Swiss Army knife, ready for any musical task. Every song starts somewhere, so break free from all obstacles by starting your next hit with the MPK mini.
3. Akai Professional APC Mini MK2
The APC Mini Mk2 Clip Launching Controller for Ableton Live is the ultimate compact solution for music production in any environment. The APC Mini MK2 provides dynamic control over your Ableton Live sessions. It is perfect for creative looping, remixing, and experimentation in the studio or on stage.
4. Akai Professional MPC One+
The MPC One+ brings a boost of energy to the standalone workflow, enhancing creative pace and efficiency. With the MPC One+, beatmakers, producers, and live performers can enjoy the creative journey like never before.
5. Akai Professional MidiMix
MIDImix is a portable high-performance mixer in a compact format that offers the unique ability to control your DAW with the push of a single button. This gives musicians and producers full and straightforward control over mixing and editing digital music creations, even on the go. Previously, musicians and producers had to create and layer their mix at the recording location before transferring it to their DAW for post-processing. This time lag between setting up the initial mix and post-processing with the DAW does not provide enough freedom to create exactly the mix you want in real-time.
Combining Akai Professional's renowned build quality and top-notch engineering, the MIDImix features a powerful mixer with 8 individual line faders and a master fader, 24 knobs—3 per channel—and 1-to-1 mapping with Ableton Live (Ableton Live Lite is included). Users can send all mixer settings to their DAW with a single button press—allowing for unparalleled management and precise functional control. This means that artists can mix their projects in real-time and edit them immediately. The MIDImix thus achieves much greater flexibility and offers every artist a vast array of creative possibilities.
Until now, there has been no solution for musicians and producers needing a compact and easily transportable way to edit projects on the go. MIDImix provides an intuitive mixer layout, a solid connection with most popular DAWs, and the legendary Akai Professional quality. MIDImix is exactly what you need for mixing and immediate professional post-processing while on the move.
6. Akai Professional MPC KEY 37
The AKAI Professional MPC Key 37 is a standalone keyboard workstation that has everything you need to produce music. The iconic MPC series has been at the heart of beatmakers and producers for over three decades and has evolved into a production platform that combines sampling, sequencing, and synthesis in a lightning-fast workflow, allowing you to focus entirely on the music. The MPC Key 37 combines the familiar 16-pad grid with a 37-note synth-style keyboard, legendary MPC sounds and instruments, as well as all the connectivity options needed for integrating external devices and computers—all in a compact format.
7. Akai Professional MPC Live II
The Akai MPC Live II is a powerful MIDI controller designed specifically for music producers and creative artists. With an internal storage capacity of 16 GB and 2 GB of RAM, it provides ample space for extensive projects and samples. The controller features a 6.9-inch LED display that offers a clear and intuitive user interface. Its robust construction and versatile connectivity options, including USB Type-A and MIDI ports, make it a flexible tool for both studio and live applications. The MPC Live II is powered by an AC adapter and offers a battery life of up to 5 hours, making it ideal for mobile productions. With a variety of pads and knobs, it allows for precise control and creative freedom in music production.
- Internal storage capacity of 16 GB for extensive projects
- 2 GB RAM for smooth performance
- Intuitive 6.9-inch LED display for easy operation
- Versatile connectivity options, including MIDI and USB Type-A.
8. Akai Professional MPK Mini Play MK3
Plug-and-play functionality via USB connection. Standalone mini keyboard with built-in speaker and USB MIDI controller. Built-in sound module with over 128 instrument sounds and 10 drum kits. Four knobs for sound editing or MIDI transmission. OLED display for easy sound browsing. Twenty-five synth-action mini keys and a four-way joystick for pitch and modulation control.
9. Akai Professional APC Key25 MK2
The APC Key 25 Mk2 is a versatile and compact MIDI keyboard controller that allows you to perform and compose anywhere. It offers the perfect combination of clip launching and composition in Ableton Live. Bring your original melodies, chord structures, and harmonic ideas to life with the APC Key 25 Mk2.
10. Akai Professional LPK25 MKII
The LPK25 is an ultra-stylish MIDI keyboard controller with 25 keys designed for mobile music creators. With this super compact controller that easily connects to a laptop or a MIDI-capable smart device, you can make the most of your downtime anywhere.
With the LPK25, you can play your favorite plugin instruments or compose in any DAW. The efficient 2-octave design is perfect for playing piano chords or other keyboard instruments. Connect your LPK25 to the included MPC Beats desktop software to enable creative songwriting. The LPK25 features a sturdy new construction, making it easy to take along for composing on a long flight or finishing a song during a break. When you're done composing, the device can be easily stored away until the next burst of inspiration, thanks to its sleek profile.
