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Control HQ for Your Music Rig

Part pad controller, part control surface, and completely ready to rock, Akai’s MPD226 lets you set up your music-creation to fit the way you like to work. It starts off with the same 16 MPC pads that have inspired megs star technology music producers to recommend Akai gear for decades, and it only goes uphill from there. RGB backlighting behind those pads makes it easy to color code your layout, which is especially handy when you’re switching between four banks of pad assignments. On the other side of the MPD226, there are four sliders, each with an assignable button and encoder.

It Just Got Easier to Make Beats on the Move

AKAI PROFESSIONAL LPD8 WIRELESS pad controller makes producing electronic music with your favorite virtual instruments totally portable. Just toss this compact controller in your laptop case or tuck it in your bag next to your iPad, and you’re ready to go wherever inspiration strikes you. A set of eight responsive MPC pads gives you full access to samplers, and Q-Link knobs let you reach out and grab any MIDI-controllable parameters. Plus, you get four program banks, so you can easily switch setups on the fly. Top it off with battery power and Bluetooth connectivity, and the AKAI PROFESSIONAL LPD8 WIRELESS is ready to take your music anywhere.

Melodic performance in the palm of your hand.

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.

There’s no shortage of portable MIDI keyboard controllers on the market, but portability often equates to subpar keyboard action. With the new A-49, the game has changed — this lightweight, slim-line controller features a premium-grade, full-size keyboard that raises the bar in its class. Available in pearl white and black finishes, the A-49 is a dream for musicians seeking a simple, easy-to-use MIDI keyboard with pro-quality playing feel.

Compact Control from Akai Professional

If you’re a mobile musician or producer, AKAI PROFESSIONAL MPK MINI MKll lets you take control of your music making wherever you are. Small enough to fit in your backpack, this diminutive, USB bus-powered MIDI controller gives you 25 velocity-sensitive synth-action mini keys, Octave Up/Down buttons, and an ergonomic 4-way thumbstick for pitch-bend and mod duties. You also get eight backlit, velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads (in two banks) with MPC Note Repeat and Full Level, plus eight assignable Q-Link knobs. In addition, there’s an onboard arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range, and modes.

Add a new dimension to your playing style with the Nord Pedal Keys 27.

The Pedal Keys 27 is a MIDI pedal board with 27 keys, equipped with an integrated swell pedal. The entire unit is housed in a sturdy aluminum chassis that makes it both lightweight and rugged. It communicates via MIDI and can be used with other MIDI compatible equipment.

Perfectly Practical Plug-and-play Pads

If you’re after a straight-to-the-point USB pad controller, then you could hardly do better than the Akai MPD218. The MPD218 comes loaded with 16 genuine MPC pads for that unmistakably thick and fat feel, plus you can switch between three banks for up to 48 pads worth of control. The same goes for the six assignable pots, which let you take control of 18 parameters, such as volume, pan, filter cutoff, and more. One of the other MPC features on the MPD218 that the old-school music creators here at megs star technology dig is MPC Note Repeat, and everyone can appreciate the way class compliant USB lets you hook up your computer or iOS device totally hassle free.

iRig Keys PRO gives you the best of both worlds. It’s a super-compact, bus-powered, “plug and play” MIDI controller that you can use anytime and anywhere. Yet despite it’s small footprint, if offers full-size, velocity-sensitive keys, allowing for a realistic playing feel.With its 37-key (3-octave) keyboard, you can play legitimate two-handed parts. What’s more, it has loads of pro performance features that will make your creativity come alive. Use it and its included software to plug in and jam with your iOS or Android device or Mac/PC.

Total Control for Ableton Live!

Get essential hands-on control over Ableton Live with an Akai Professional APC40 MKII controller. This USB-powered Ableton Live controller serves up 40 clip-launch controls arranged into a 5 x 8 matrix that’s perfect for live performance or remixing. You also get a set of nine low-profile sliders offering control over volume, pan, and other major functions. A handy set of soft buttons gives you easy access to controls you need often, and the plug-and-play Ableton integration makes the Akai APC40 MKII controller intuitive enough for studio and stage.

Take control of your DAW with the Nektar Impact LX49+ USB MIDI controller. Based on their award-winning Panorama, Nektar’s Impact LX49+ uses intelligent mapping to give you hands-on control over your session immediately. Switch between Mixer, Instrument, and Preset modes for a fast workflow. The labeled faders and encoders show default instrument parameter assignments, helping you keep your eyes off your computer screen. The Impact LX49+’s 49 synth-action keys give you a smooth, precise feel, as do its pitch and mod wheels. In fact, all controls on the LX49+ – including the knobs, faders, and performance pads

Comprehensive Controller for Studio and Live Production

Take full control over your entire virtual instrument collection with the Akai Professional Advance keyboard controller. Using Akai’s Virtual Instrument Player (VIP) software, you can switch between your favorite software instruments right from the Advance — even if you’re performing live without a DAW! You can easily browse your instruments for inspiring sounds without losing focus on your instrument. Keyboardists at Sweetwater know that you need precise response and easy navigation when you’re playing live, and that’s exactly what the Akai Professional Advance is designed for.

The M-Audio CTRL49 is a premium 49-key USB/MIDI controller that combines the creative power of VST instruments and FX plugins with dedicated DAW fader and transport controls to create an entirely hands-on production experience. The CTRL49’s integrated high-resolution full-color display and robust hardware controls instantly auto-map themselves to your VST plugin controls using the included Virtual Instrument Player (VIP) software. This unprecedented tight integration between hardware and software enables immediate 1:1 access to your all of your plugin controls as well as your DAW channel level, solo, mute, record, select and transport controls – all without ever reaching for the computer