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Akai MPK MINI Midi Controller

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Akai Professional unveiled the MPK mini, a USB keyboard and pad controller at the recent 2010 BPM EXPO in Birmingham, England. The Akai MPK Mini features 25-note Semi-weighted mini keyboard, custom LCD display; 8 back-lit, Arpeggiator, MPC-style pads, 8 assignable Q-Link knobs, Octave Up and Down, Tap-Tempo and Sustain buttons.

The Akai MPK mini strikes the perfect balance between portability and comprehensive software control by combining both the complete control with the grab-and-go convenience offered in its popular Akai LPK25 and Akai LPD8. The MPK mini keyboard is perfect for quickly entering notes and phrases into a computer additionally, is velocity-sensitive. The dedicated Octave Up and Down buttons instantly access different pitch ranges. The sustain button should take on all new uses, particularly for editing, with all of the pads to press and knobs to twist until that perfect sound appears. The built-in Arpeggiator is to create sparkling, staccato leads and driving bass-lines in a variety of time denominations and patterns. The eight back-lit, velocity-sensitive pads are great for firing one-shot samples and sequencing drum patterns. The pads can send note information, MIDI CCs, or even program changes, and pressing the Bank button will instantly toggle between 2 banks of pads to a total of 16 pads.

Additionally, the Akai MPK mini has 8 assignable Q-Link knobs to control virtually any software parameter. The portable keyboard works plug-and-play with Mac and PC and requires no software driver installation for operation. The ultra-compact mini-keyboard is very affordable. “Today’s music is constantly evolving, and that requires the tools for music creation to evolve similarly. The MPK mini is the perfect extension of the computer for making music in any setting.” Weighs slightly over one pound and less than 13 inches across, it can easily fits into your laptop case or backpack.  So, go mobile without losing control with Akai MPK mini!


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Arturia – Analog Experience THE PLAYER

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The immediacy of a hardware synthesizer combined with the flexibility of a software based solution. The Arturia – Analog Experience The Player is a compact MIDI keyboard controller. The Player comes in an aluminium and wooden case designed specifically for durability and cost saving. The compact, lightweight and rugged designed make the portable controller an ideal instrument for contemporary and mobile musicians. The Analog Experience – The Player features 25-key velocity-sensitive keyboard with full action effect, a cross-platform virtual instruments – stand-alone and VST/AU/RTAS plug-in, with 1,000 built-in synths sounds selected from Arturia Classic Synths line of virtual instruments, like ARP 2600V, CS-80V, Jupiter-8V, Minimoog V, Modular Moog V, Prophet V, and Prophet VS.

Analog Experience – The Player is a powerful and user-friendly instrument. Featuring the very best of Arturia’s signature sounds created using TAE ® sound engine, the sounds are filtered by instrument, type, style and characteristics. Besides, the controller is compatible with any MIDI hardware and software. With 1,000 presets sounds selecting the sounds you want is also a breeze. And user can also filter and organize presets view with ease. User can search sounds according to individual’s criteria by filtering base on instrument, type of sound , style or characteristics, and alternatively, find presets according to these filtered choices. Additionally, user can organize presets view by Name, Instrument, Type, Polyphony, CPU usage, Favourite or User Presets. The modulation joystick is easy to operate though most user would prefer wheels but, to save space and cost perhaps, it is the best alternative.

The Player is the best way to get these signature sounds at a budget. In fact, The Player makes the analog experience more available to the masses. In my opinion, an incredibly affordable package with a wealth of Arturia’s best analog sounds and the ease of accessing all the presets are the biggest immediate sell for this simple, small and lightweight portable keyboard.


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Minimoog Voyager XL Synthesizer

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The Minimoog Voyager XL is a new addition to Minimoog and synthesizer family. The NEW! Minimoog Voyager XL Synthesizer is a monophonic analogue performance and production synthesizer. The semi-modular synthesizer is designed to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Minimoog and to mark an important milestones in the Moog synthesizer legacy. Based on the Model D and legacy sound engine, it incorporates the entire sound resources and functions of Minimoog Model D and Voyager, including exclusive features from high-end Moog’s modular synthesizers legacy.

The Minimoog Voyager XL features a 100% analogue sound engine, 61-note velocity sensitive keyboard with after-pressure and is identical to the Voyager 44-note keyboard, extensive front-panel patchability, a 500mm ribbon controller with pitch and Gate CV Outputs, touch surface controller, pot mapping and a host of MIDI control functionality.

Under the hood, the notable Minimoog Voyager XL‘s intuitive user interface, touch surface and rugged design make it incredibly ideal for today’s performance, sound design and production. The high-end musical instrument is akin to a monster analogue mono-synthesizer.


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