All user reviews for the Akai Professional LPK25

I had no master control and to start, I wanted something small, light, cheap and not "gas plant".
In this category, two names are quickly mounted in mind: the Korg and Akai LPC25 NANOPAD. The NANOPAD is nicer design issue but otherwise, the benefit that Akai is a "real" small keyboard. I am not a pianist at all, but still wins in convenience and accuracy with real buttons!

UTILIZATION

The keypad is nickel, the key size is decent, it's less a toy example Microkorg.
The config is childish: you plug in USB, it works. (I use it with Live 8)

The arpegiator in my opinion is not used much, but I dig the question because it seems that it is possible to edit it using the provided software for the moment ... the tempo is not adjustable, only 4 or 5 values ​​exist, very slow to very fast, but no way to adjust to the desired value, not terrible.
However the shift between octaves is very simple and, with a small keyboard, cover a wide range of sounds.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 3 weeks.
What is nickel is the ease of use "plug and play", the keyboard not ridiculous to the touch, lightweight without looking like a stew plastoc ultra fragile. It is transportable anywhere, I use it sometimes on my knees with my Macbook, it's perfect.



The price / quality ratio is really good, this is one of the master controller, except the keyboard controller's cheapest market. At € 45 it was a bug that can control all keypads and other drumracks an app. Certainly, no knobs, no faders, surely I'll miss it someday, but to start and win already to death in ease of use (in Live or otherwise), that's fine.

I would do this choice, yes.

The small size and mobility of previous purchases AKAI which were of good quality have motivated my choice. The LPK25 is no exception: it is a good quality product.
Not too looked to the editor software.

UTILIZATION

Correct key for a product of this size, not too soft. Automatic configuration for connection. No selection of possible cons patches, no pitch bend or modulation. The arpeggiator is basic. Octave + and - easily accessible.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for over a year. It's a very decent mini keyboard that can troubleshoot and be carried around easily. For this type of product one would expect a touch worse.
This is a good price / quality ratio. I remake that choice even though I have no problem now much more likely to use NANOPAD, even melodies. The NANOPAD less space, provide a variety of uses and are highly configurable.

The technical characteristics that motivated my choice:
Connections USB, Plug & Play: very convenient!
Keyboard adaptable to any kind of music creation software (I use it with cubase) and its small size.

UTILIZATION

The touch keyboard is quite nice (especially for a beginner) but nothing to do with a real piano keyboard, touch is not very deep.

Concernat the manual, I have not had any use for Plug & Play

The general configuration of the keyboard is very simple /

OVERALL OPINION

I used it a few months, I tried the M-Audio Axiom 49 (which I bought precisely)

as:
Transport simple
Connected-used
simplicity, efficiency

a minimum:
keys relatively thin (not very suitable for "large" fingers.
Octave may (but without great melodies contrast between low and high, it's perfect)

With the experience I would do without this choice problem!

I was looking for a small keyboard that I could take it everywhere with me.

UTILIZATION

Keyboards trs enjoyable, is ideal for mobile use.
The manual may be useful for some but not essential depending on the branch to usb, it launches squenceur is chosen as the Midi IN peripherals and here's part. Tees really easy to use.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since I bought it.
The Akai is solid, well-Designed, beautiful and functional, easy to carry, I always in my backpack. I plug in my netbook + energy xt / Reaper and go.
I first buy the korg nanoKEY, enchanted by the concept of quality of manufacturing, the keys are blocked every one. So I turn to akai which followed suit in this crneau portable keyboard 25 keys with equivalent prices (between 45 and 49).

What motivated my choice, it is especially the price. Controller C'tait the first afternoon that I bought and I did not know at all what to expect.

Level connections, it's easy, one USB port. No need to go through the MIDI ports to use it as twelve o'clock Controller

UTILIZATION

The touch keyboard is good but after a year o two, I'm a little tired of the lack of weight of the keys. The touch is when even a little "toy", at the same time, as it is a 25-key, you can not use it to use hyper grows so this is not so Gnant.

The manual is almost non-existent, but the grip as extremely simple, this is not Gnant not more.

Configuration is a small software provided thanks, no ergonomics extreme, but enough to set up some paramtres

(I have trouble with MIDI and patch management but not only with the Controller)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for mid 2010, the first Controller MIDI try. But the benefits are indniables, price and transportabilit the report is qualitprix trs good because even though the keys are not agile, the keyboard looks pretty strong. I've never had a problem with. The only problem is foreseeable and that his lack of amplitude one must be aware that these are only 25 keys. Otherwise, all is well as buttons to navigate between the lines and the same keyboard intgre a programmable arpeggiator thanks to the supplied software.

I was looking for a mini keyboard with arpeggiator and saw the "Pub" on this little Akai.
Very simplified but sufficient connection to work.

UTILIZATION

Everything is very simple. it is a mini keyboard. The Doc is sufficient, no need to see the regulars. Good hit mini keys, good surprise.
Very good for a beginner and more.

OVERALL OPINION

I do not remember, bought new in its release and not expensive at all.
Yes, I have a lot of keyboard masters, but this one is great fun with its function and also the small arpeggiator its place is really convenient.
Least, it is limited bah of course assignments and functions, but given
its price is much higher than others.
Yes, I will redeem or its successor.

So far, from playing around with the Akai LPK25 for about an hour, it seems pretty nice. Keys feel good and construction is light but durable. Velocity curve seems OK. Arpeggiator is fun - I thought I wouldn't use it, but maybe I will, since I often have to plunk out baselines at gigs and I'm not really a keyboardist by any stretch of the imagination! I like the different arp modes and the latching system.


UTILIZATION

Sustain switch is not that useful when not in arpeggiator mode, because it takes a finger to hold it down (granted the keyboard is small, so you can still use a few fingers form that hand to play). I would have preferred a jack for a foot switch (even if it had to be 1/8" to fit, you could easily use a 1/8" to 1/4" adapter). I also wish it had at least one continuous controller. A suggestion would be to use software that turns your laptop track pad into a continuous MIDI controller. I am not sure what's out there to do that, but it can be done in Max/MSP very easily.



OVERALL OPINION

Overall, I wish there was some indication of how many octaves you have shifted up or down - right now the button backlights if you have shifted by any number of octaves in the direction. A different color LED backlight to the button or even a blinking pattern (the cheaper solution) to indicate how MANY octaves you are shifted in a direction would be good. Also the graphics above the octave keys appear to be wrong - there is an UP pointing arrow over the octave down (left) key and a DOWN pointing arrow over the octave up (right) key no big deal, but kind of weird. But this is a nice portable midi controller that you will use often In your portable set up. Akai has done it again.

What characteristics have motivated your choice?
the small size of this keyboard.

What connector (MIDI pedals ...)? ...
A USB port that connects the PC and the keyboard, nothing less.

UTILIZATION

The touch keyboard is it fun? Should your use?
the touch keyboard is correct given the price of the beast.

The general configuration is it simple?
Configuration is very simple, you plug, you play.
Software is provided to change the arpeggiator function. This function is effective for live.

But there is also two buttons to raise and lower an octave.

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
I use it for 1 year, no particular problems so far.

What is so special that you like most and least?
I love the small size of this keyboard, you can carry everywhere. That's why my choice was the LPK25.

Have you tried many other models before buying it?
I tested several models of good quality but not as small as this one.

How would you rate the quality / price? With experience, you do again this choice? ...
1 year after I'd the same choice. Being a musician wandering the small size of this keyboard I like a lot. If I would have a "studio" set, I will pass my way to a more comfortable composition.

To 50th this keyboard is a good compromise for those who always wants his little studio (laptop + keyboard) with him.

I love its size and simplicity!

UTILIZATION

This keyboard is fairly easy to install software except for a little less recent, in which the LPK25 not in the list of controllers such as with Reason4 but for someone who knows something about the computer I think no problems! Be careful though in small steps and touched, does not expect the heavy but it is perfect for someone who starts in the computer music!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for one month and I have not found any manufacturing defect.

+ Simple and small
- And touched touches

Very good quality / price ratio, if I could I think I would do this choice!

What characteristics have motivated your choice?
I wanted to invest in a small keyboard for easy dialing my phases, the low cost and portability of the keyboard I was seduced.

UTILIZATION

The manual is clear and sufficient?
Infact, I did not even have to read the manual, I connected directly to my PC, I opened Fruity Loops that I work a lot, which automatically detected the device.

The touch keyboard is it fun?
At the touch of it can not compare the feel to that of a piano. That small touch that is different, having said that the keys are velocity sensitive, so I was quite surprised.

Should your use?
Yes.

The general configuration is it simple?
I'm no configuration on my part, "plug'n'play"

The selection of MIDI channels, patches is easy?
For the selection of MIDI channels, there is a software that comes with, but I personally do not use it for mass.

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
A little less than a year.

Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Not at all. I bought it almost blindly to a minimum after informed about the product.

What is so special that you like most and least?
In addition, I would say, portability and ease of use and less, the size of the hard buttons, I will have preferred more flexible.

How would you rate the quality / price?
Nothing to say, a comprehensive device for a small price!

With experience, you do again this choice?
Yes.