Akai Professional MPK25 Keyboard USB MIDI Controller

Akai Professional MPK25 Keyboard USB MIDI Controller Review

Akai Professional MPK25 Keyboard USB MIDI Controller Feature

• 25-key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch for expressive melodic creativity MPC-pad section of 12 genuine MPC pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity MPC pads access four banks each for instant access to 48 samples Assignable Q-Link controller section for flexible control of most software parameters Two banks of 12 Q-Link knobs and four buttons, two banks each Dedicated transport controls for tracking and editing MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and arpeggiator aid in creative process MPC Ful

The Akai Professional MPK25 is a portable keyboard controller with MPC production controls. Based closely on the MPK49, the first keyboard ever to feature MPC pads, the MPK25 scales down the keyboard by 24 keys and retains the utility, capability, and flexibility that makes the MPK49 one of the world's hottest keyboards. Its smaller, more portable size makes the MPK25 the perfect travel companion. Its small footprint can fit in your lap on the couch or on a plane, enabling you to create tracks whenever inspiration strikes. All you need is your laptop and the MPK25.CREATIVE INPUTMPK25 combines a 25-key keyboard and 12 genuine MPC pads. The keyboard is semi-weighted and features aftertouch for expressive melodic control. The MPC pads are pressure and velocity-sensitive to capture every nuance of your creative concepts. The pads can access four banks of sounds, so you have 48 samples at your fingertips with the touch of a button.MPK25 places dedicated transport controls within your reach for easy control of some of the most important tracking and editing controls. The MPK25 has modulation and pitch-bend wheels for expressive musicality, and two assignable footswitch inputs enable you to connect an expression pedal or other continuous controller and a footswitch for momentary controls like patch change or start/stop.Q-LINK COMMANDOne of the most important input devices on an MPC is its Q-Link assignable control section. The MPK25 gives you twelve virtual knobs and four virtual buttons that are assignable to control nearly any software parameter. You can control two different parameters per Q-Link thanks to the knobs' dual-bank selection.EXPRESSIVE ENGINETwo technologies pioneered in the MPC series and built into the MPK series are MPC Note Repeat and MPC Swing. These note-modifying features can be heard in many of the most popular tracks over the last two decades. MPC Note Repeat is a capability that enables the MPK (or MPC) to automatically play a rhythm ...

Roland Vitnage Drum Machine Tr-606

Roland Vitnage Drum Machine Tr-606 Review

Roland Vitnage Drum Machine Tr-606 Feature

• Roland Vitnage Drum Machine Tr-606

The Roland TR-606 Drumatix is a programmable analog synthesis drum machine built by the Roland Corporation from 1981 to 1984. It was originally designed to be used with the Roland TB-303, a monophonic analog bass synthesizer, to provide a simple drum and bass accompaniment to guitarists without backing bands. The TR-606 has six synthesized sounds labeled as: Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Hi Tom, Lo Tom, Cymbal and Open/Closed Hi Hat, as well as an additional function labeled accent, which serves to modify the timbre of the main sound set, rather than produce an additional seventh layer.

AALEPERPADPROK1

AALEPERPADPROK1 Review

AALEPERPADPROK1 Feature

• Alesis PERFORMANCEPADPRO Performance Pad Pro 8 Pad Drum Pad.
• Samson SAHP10 HP10 Stereo Headphones.
• Hickory Drumstick with Nylon Tip 24-Pack.

Alesis PERFORMANCEPADPRO Performance Pad Pro 8 Pad Drum Pad.
- 8 natural feeling, velocity-sensitive drum pads with Dynamic Articulation.
- Built-in professional drum machine so you can record and play back your own beats.
- Over 500 sounds ranging from all styles and instruments assignable to any pad.
- Large LCD display with easy-to-navigate interface with a lightweight, durable enclosure.
- High-quality, 24-bit audio outputs and traditional 5-pin MIDI output jack.
- Mix input for external tracks, loops, and instruments.

Bundle Also Includes :
- Samson SAHP10 HP10 Stereo Headphones.
- Hickory Drumstick with Nylon Tip 24-Pack.

Korg NANOKEY Slimline USB Midi Keyboard Controller Black Bundle With Korg Bag

Korg NANOKEY Slimline USB Midi Keyboard Controller Black Bundle With Korg Bag Review

Korg NANOKEY Slimline USB Midi Keyboard Controller Black Bundle With Korg Bag Feature

• Korg NANOKEY Slimline USB Midi Keyboard Controller
• Korg Bag for Nanokey

Korg NANOKEY Slimline USB Midi Keyboard Controller Black.
- The 25-note keyboard on the Nano Key will transmit your playing dynamics to your software accurately and expressively.
- In CC (Control Change) MODE, the keys become MIDI controllers, allowing you to control any MIDI assignable parameters within your software.
- The Octave Shift function offers immediate access to the entire MIDI note range.
- Pitch and modulation buttons are also provided, giving your performances the kind of expression that you would expect from any controller regardless of its size.
- With the "KORG KONTROL Editor" (downloadable free of charge from korg.com), you can customize the Nano Key to match your control needs. It lets you select between three velocity curves or fixed velocity, set MIDI CC values, and even allows you to edit the assignments for the minimum and maximum values of the control change messages transmitted by the modulation buttons or in CC MODE.
- The Korg Nano Key MIDI Keyboard Controller includes a download code for the full version of Korg's M1Le, which faithfully recreates the legendary Korg M1 workstation.
- What's more, a free downloadable Editor/Librarian (see Korg website) will help you create setups to suit your specific control needs.

This Bundle Also Includes :
- Korg Bag for Nanokey.

Korg nanoKEY 25 Key USB Controller Keyboard, Black

Korg nanoKEY 25 Key USB Controller Keyboard, Black Review

Korg nanoKEY 25 Key USB Controller Keyboard, Black Feature

• Keyboard: 25-Key With Velocity And 4 Velocity Curves
• USB Bus Power
• CC MODE Button
• Octave Shift Up/Down Buttons
• Pitch Up/Down Buttons

The nanoKEY is an ultra-compact keyboard controller, featuring a great-feeling 25-key velocity-sensitive keyboard that's ideal for song production. Each key on this USB-MIDI controller can also be set to send MIDI control data, further expanding its power.

Huge functionality in a small package. Click to enlarge.

The Korg nanoSERIES
The Korg nanoSERIES provide a keyboard controller, a pad controller, and a studio controller with dedicated transport controls. Each of these USB-powered, slim-line controllers is designed to make the most of your valuable studio space, and is small enough to take with you on any musical journey. Place one of our keyboard controllers in front of your laptop, rest a pad controller on your music workstation, park a studio controller on your recording console--or anywhere else you need versatile control over your DAW, virtual instrument, effect or DJ software. Although small in size, all three nanoSERIES controllers go huge when it comes to functionality, yet their intuitive layouts provide extremely easy operation for any user.

nanoKEY--A Flexible MIDI Keyboard Controller That's Smaller Than a Laptop Keyboard
When Korg set out to build a slim-line MIDI controller keyboard, they utilized their years of experience in manufacturing innovative MIDI keyboards to create a great-feeling, velocity sensitive keyboard based off a laptop keyboard. The resulting 25-note keyboard on the nanoKEY will transmit your playing dynamics to your software accurately and expressively. In CC (Control Change) MODE, the keys become MIDI controllers, allowing you to control any MIDI assignable parameters within your software.

The Octave Shift function offers immediate access to the entire MIDI note range. Pitch and modulation buttons are also provided, giving your performances the kind of expression that you would expect from any controller regardless of its size.

What's in the Box
Korg nanoKEY, USB cable, and Owner's Manual.

The Korg nanoKey 25 Key Keyboard is a unique, easily transportable MIDI Controller Keyboard that is little in size, but huge with functionality and features! When Korg set out to build a slim-line MIDI controller keyboard, they utilized their years of experience in manufacturing innovative MIDI keyboards to create a great-feeling, velocity sensitive keyboard based off a laptop keyboard. The resulting 25-note keyboard on the nanoKEY will transmit your playing dynamics to your software accurately and expressively. In CC (Control Change) MODE, the keys become MIDI controllers, allowing you to control any MIDI assignable parameters within your software. The Octave Shift function offers immediate access to the entire MIDI note range. Pitch and modulation buttons are also provided, giving your performances the kind of expression that you would expect from any controller regardless of its size. With the KORG KONTROL Editor (downloadable free of charge from korg.com), you can customize the nanoKEY to match your control needs. It lets you select between three velocity curves or fixed velocity, set MIDI CC values, and even allows you to edit the assignments for the minimum and maximum values of the control change messages transmitted by the modulation buttons or in CC MODE. As an added value, the nanoKEY also includes a download code for the full version of Korg’s M1Le, which faithfully recreates the legendary Korg M1 workstation. Plus, an upgrade path will let you graduate to the Legacy DIGITAL EDITION software suite, which has an even more expansive version of the M1, the renowned WaveStation and 19 great MDEX effects. Also included is a free downloadable Editor/Librarian to help you create setups to suit your specific control needs.

Akai MPC 500 Portable Production Center

Akai MPC 500 Portable Production Center Review

Akai MPC 500 Portable Production Center Feature

• Pattern-based 48-track sequencer with 16 MIDI channels
• 32-voice drum/phrase sampler with up to 128MB RAM
• Velocity and pressure-sensitive pads for responsive, accurate programming
• 12-level function places one sound on all pads with progressive level or tuning per pad
• Support for standard WAV files and MIDI sequences

MPC500 is the first portable MPC. You can sample and create music wherever inspiration strikes: on the subway, on the plane, or even at the beach! Whether you're traveling around the globe or just across town, MPC500 is a perfect fit for your backpack, messenger bag, or briefcase. Beats and productions created in MPC500 can be dropped into your computer via USB or into your main MPC with the swappable CF card when you get back into the studio. MPC500 is a 48-track sequencer with a 32-voice stereo sampler. It has 12 velocity and pressure-sensitive rubber MPC pads. 16MB of memory comes standard and can be expanded up to 128MB. When connected to a Mac or PC via USB, you can drag and drop data between the computer and your MPC500's CF card, just like a hard drive. Because MPC500 is compatible with other MPCs, MPC500 is the perfect way to extend your studio into your mobile lifestyle.

512MB 2 X 256MB Memory for Akai Z4 Z8 MPC4000 168 pin Sampler RAM

512MB 2 X 256MB Memory for Akai Z4 Z8 MPC4000 168 pin Sampler RAM Review

512MB 2 X 256MB Memory for Akai Z4 Z8 MPC4000 168 pin Sampler RAM Feature

• Total 512MB (2 x 256MB)
• 168 pin DIMM
• Lifetime Warranty

Total 512MB. Two pieces of 2 x 256MB Sampler Memory DIMMS for Akai Z4 Akai Z8 Akai MPC4000 Samplers. LIFETIME WARRANTY. Manufactured using Major brand memory chips. We do not sell "OEM" memory which may be incompatible, unstable or prone to early failure.