AKAI has launched the L Series Wireless Bluetooth MIDI controllers.
Featuring Bluetooth MIDI connectivity (OS and iOS only) and iOS compatibility, the LPK25 Wireless keyboard and LPD8 Wireless pad controller are designed for musicians who want the freedom to create and perform anywhere.
LPK25 Wireless keyboard features:
- Supports Bluetooth MIDI for iOS and Mac OS X
- USB-MIDI controller works with virtually all audio software
- 25 velocity-sensitive mini-keyboard keys
- Arpeggiator, sustain pedal input, octave up and down and tap tempo controls
- Plug-and-play USB connection for Mac and PC; no driver installation required
- Four programmable memory banks
- Comes with editor software for Mac and PC
- USB bus or battery powered (3 AA, not included)
LPD8 Wireless pad controller features:
- MIDI over Bluetooth to iOS, Mac OS X and Windows
- USB MIDI, works with virtually any music software or DAW
- 8 backlit velocity-sensitive drum pads to send note or program changes
- 8 assignable knobs for controlling virtually any parameter
- 4 programmable memory banks
- Editing software for Mac and PC included
- USB bus or battery powered (3 AA, not included)
Pricing and availability are to be announced.
oh please, how have akai not gone out of business yet with this junk, they havent brought out anything worth buying since the AKAI S2000 sampler 🙂
I had an Akai 25 key controller in that small size (non BT, just USB). I really didn’t like it.
I tried a Korg MicroKey 25 and liked it much more, better build, nicer key feel and velocity response.
I expect the MicroKey air to be a better feeling keyboard as well. FWIW.
We need more wireless devices and more radiation in our lives. Then we have to go sit on mount Everest in order to compose. Cables are so 80`s. We also need more wireless music and wireless brains and wireless phones. It`s all sooooo Funky. We are soooo evolved
better make wireless for mpd series, first with 218 pls
I can clearly see wires in this video!
yay no pitch wheel or joystick again!
How long will it take for Akai to drop all support for this product?
What are the names of the apps on the video?
Elastic drums, Xynthesizr, iSem, Animoog, iMPC Pro, Borderlands granular, Audiobus
Okay, where’s Jack O’Donnell, “tha knoq” and the MPC Legacy…?