Akai Professional has announced the introduction of the LPD8 Wireless and LPK25 Wireless Bluetooth MIDI controllers: ‘Providing musicians and producers with the power to produce whenever inspiration strikes.’
Measuring at under 15″ both models fuse core controller functionality with an ultra portable footprint that easily fits into a laptop case, backpack or messenger bag. With a Bluetooth specification that covers a 30 metre range, coupled with on-board power via three AA Batteries, the LPK25 Wireless and LPD8 Wireless are aimed at music producers on the move.
Key features of the LPK25:
- Supports Bluetooth MIDI for iOS and Mac OS X
- USB MIDI, works with virtually any music software or app
- 25 velocity-sensitive mini-keyboard keys
- Arpeggiator, sustain pedal input, octave up and down and tap tempo controls
- Plug-and-play USB connection for Mac and PC; no driver installation required
- Small enough to fit in a backpack or laptop bag
- Four programmable memory banks
- Comes with editor software for Mac and PC
- USB bus or battery powered (3 AA, not included)
The LPD8 Wireless is a Bluetooth MIDI pad controller offering six UI buttons and eight assignable slim-design pots to: ‘Deliver a truly versatile range of performance and control options’. The LPD8 Wireless can also connect to any iOS device. Used in tandem with beat making apps such as iMPC Pro, the LPD8 Wireless: ‘Provides enhanced compositional control and expressive power over any music creation app, while maintaining a truly mobile setup’.
Key Features of the LPD8:
- Supports Bluetooth MIDI for iOS and Mac OS X
- USB MIDI, works with virtually any music software or app
- 8 backlit velocity-sensitive drum pads to send note or program changes
- 8 assignable knobs for controlling nearly any parameter
- 4 programmable memory banks
- Editing software for Mac and PC included
- USB bus or battery powered (3 AA, not included)
- Plug-and-play USB connection for Mac and PC, no driver required
Both products carry an RRP of £69.99 Info: www.akaipro.com.