DJcity Summary:

-          This is a great option for a midi-controller if you’re looking to pack extremely light but still want the functionality and feel of semi-weighted keys.  The keys are not the size of normal piano keys, but the controller itself is no wider than a laptop for maximum portability.

-          The keyboard is lightweight and USB bus powered so it doesn’t require an external power supply.  One less cable that you need to worry about when packing for your trip.

-          This keyboard is a great companion to the Akai LP8.  With these two controllers and your laptop you’ll be able to make beats wherever you go!

Manufacturer Description:

The LPK25 laptop performance keyboard is a USB-MIDI controller for musicians, producers, DJs and other music creators. It measures less than 13 inches across and weighs less than a pound to easily fit into a laptop case, backpack or messenger bag for extreme portability.

Keyboard players who want to work with software on their computer will find that the LPK25 gives their laptop the keys they need to express themselves anywhere.

The LPK25 is a scaled-down relative to the MPK series of keyboard performance controllers. The diminutive keyboard is made up of 25 miniature, velocity-sensitive keyboard keys with synth action.

The LPK25 contains an arpeggiator, which steps through chords automatically, assisting musicians with creating quick melodic ideas. Sustain, octave up and down and tap tempo controls round out the LPK25’s easy-to-learn layout.

The LPDK25 works plug and play with Mac and PC and requires no software driver installation or wall power for operation. It has four memory banks for programming and recalling settings appropriate to different software programs you use.

Key Features:

• USB-MIDI controller works with virtually all audio software
• 25 velocity-sensitive mini-keyboard keys
• Arpeggiator, sustain button, octave up and down, and tap tempo controls
• Plug-and-play USB connection for Mac and PC requires no driver installation
• Small enough to fit in a backpack or laptop bag
• Four programmable memory banks
• Comes with editor software for Mac and PC
• USB bus powered – no additional power cable needed

Includes:

• LPK25 keyboard controller
• USB cable
• Software CD