Combining simplicity and efficiency, the new AKAI Professional MIDIMIX control surface takes the configuration of a traditional mixer, with 8 individual linear faders accompanied by 3 potentiometers per channel, for a total of 24 rotary controllers, all of which are automatically mapped to Ableton Live (Ableton Live Lite included). The user can send all parameters of his Mix to his DAW with a single button press for full and precise control of the main features of his software. MIDIMIX allows real-time manipulation and control of projects to give artists total creative freedom.

The MPX16 is a new portable sample player, with .WAV sample recording capabilities using SD memory cards as support, providing ease and reliability for live performance or studio situations.  Like the popular MPX8, samples are triggered internally via the ultra-sensitive MPC-style pads or from an external MIDI device via the USB/MIDI link or MIDI input connector. Conversely, the MPX16 pads can also control other MIDI devices in your studio.Samples are recorded in CD quality via the two 6.35mm jack audio inputs or via the built-in stereo microphone and saved to an SD memory card. Users can then assign their samples to the various pads of their choice and apply tuning, filter and envelope functions to create their own dynamic performances. The LCD screen and the backlit Pads allow a visualization of the playing information during the use. It is of course possible to load your own existing samples on an SD card to use them with the MPX16 and assign them, at your convenience, by simple drag and drop thanks to the supplied Mac and PC editing software.

The MPD226 is a high-performance USB/MIDI controller, the result of 6 years of user feedback. The MPD226 features new thick, ultra-sensitive MPC-style pads that create an incredible response to player interaction, and a greatly expanded control set of 4 knobs, 4 faders, and 4 buttons in 3 banks for a total of 36 controls compared to 12 on the previous MPD26 model. In addition to offering a full-featured, plug-and-play controller for live or studio performance, the MPD226 features full iOS compatibility (using the camera connection kit) and includes a tempting array of samples and software (SONIVOX's Big Bang Drums and Big Bang Cinema, Ableton Live Lite music production software and a preset editor). In addition, users can enjoy intuitive control editing directly from the MPD226's front panel via the preset editing function, so that musicians of all levels can immediately improve their performances.  

The MPC Key 61 is the new flagship standalone MPC developed by Akai Professional for the most demanding music producers.Akai Professional, designed for the most demanding music producers. A real first for the brandfor the brand, this standalone workstation perfectly combines a quality keyboard with thetraditional MPC workflow, while offering an ultra complete connectivity.The MPC Key 61 provides producers with a 61-note semi-weighted keyboard withaftertouch and precise velocity detection to bring virtual instruments to life, combined with 16 performance16 performance pads -similar to the MPC One- and a 140mm touch panel to control the many effects or virtual instruments.to control the many onboard effects or virtual instruments.The MPC Key 61's intuitive user interface is centered on a 7" HD multitouch screen that allows for quick navigation.HD multitouch screen for quick navigation between modules, combined with numeroustransport controls and pitch and modulation wheels to control your production and performance at theto control your production and keyboard playing with your fingertips.This cornerstone of any production studio features 25 high-quality virtual instruments and over 6000 presets.and over 6000 presets, reproducing the sounds of prestigious pianos,string ensembles or FM synthesis modules, as well as the exclusive Fabric XL ultra-powerful tone generator.powerful sound generator Fabric XL. To complete any production, over 100 high-level effects are also stored on the 32GBeffects are also stored on the machine's 32GB of on-board memory, which can beexpandable via the addition of an SSD in the dedicated SATA bay.The professional connectivity includes 2 mic/line/instrument inputs in combo format,4 separate TRS jack outputs, 8 CV/Gate, 5-pin MIDI and connections for sustain and expression pedalssustain and expression pedal connections, making the MPC Key 61 the heart of any modern studio.

An SD card-based sample player is simple. But the MPX8 controller offers much more!There are big, inconvenient, expensive and really crappy controllers. And then there is the MPX8: small, handy, powerful and cheap. Why make it complicated when you can make it simple? The principle here is to load any sample via an SD card, then assign it to one of the eight pressure and velocity sensitive pads. All you have to do is to play these pads on a case with intuitive ergonomics and an ultra-practical format thanks to its reduced dimensions, allowing it to be used in a bedroom, or in a studio, depending on the situation, as well as in a concert configuration.A complete connectivity.Powered via a USB port, the MPX8 offers all the necessary connections with stereo audio and headphone outputs, Midi input/output in mini jack format and, of course, a port for SD card. Very practical to take in hand and even to store in your handbag, ladies, or in your briefcase, gentlemen, it has about twenty on-board sounds that allow you to test it in the second following its unpacking by using, if necessary, the integrated reverb or the Tuning function to embellish the case.A guaranteed success.Although it includes a sound bank, the major interest of the MPX8 lies in the reading of the samples you will feed it with! A quick and easy loading thanks to the SD cards which can contain up to 32 gigs, plenty to do in all circumstances. An ease of use that should ensure its success, whether with deejays, MCs in general and musicians of course who will have a cheap drum machine with excellent samples drawn here or there.Everything is provided.In short, the MPX8 is a portable, all-purpose sample player that will delight, at a lower cost, those who have not yet tasted the pleasures of sampling as well as nomad musicians. By the way, don't forget that the creation of your samples and their possible settings will have to be done on a computer. But don't worry, Akai has foreseen everything by providing, free of charge of course, an editing software, compatible with Mac and PC, which will allow you to save and parameterize the sounds stored on the SD card with a simple drag and drop or a mouse click.