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Akai MPD226 MIDI Pad Controller Review

Last Updated: July 13, 2017 By Sean

We review the MPD226 MIDI pad controller by Akai

One of our favorite brands, Akai Professional, has come out with three new MIDI pad controllers for us to play around with. Nowadays, us producers usually use a MIDI keyboard that already has pads alongside it as opposed to a piece of gear dedicated to only pads. However, what about an extra upgrade in terms of pad feel\make? What about some extra faders, knobs and buttons to … [Read more...] about Akai MPD226 MIDI Pad Controller Review

Akai MPD232 MIDI Pad Controller Review

Last Updated: July 13, 2017 By Sean

A solid MIDI pad controller by Akai

Another year, a bunch of new gear. We always have our antennas up for new Akai music equipment, and this year they've brought us a few new controllers to play with. They've built upon their older, solid MPD pad controller and have created three new versions (upgraded, that is). In this article, we explore the flagship model of the new MPD2 toys, the Akai MPD232 MIDI Pad … [Read more...] about Akai MPD232 MIDI Pad Controller Review

Akai MIDIMix Portable Mixer Review

Last Updated: May 6, 2015 By Sean

We review the DAW controller and mixer by Akai, the MIDIMix

Whenever one of our favorite brands, and in this case Akai Professional come out with a new piece of gear, we have to see what it's all about. When we first saw the pictures of the new concoction, we were a bit taken back it wasn't just another MIDI keyboard or drum pad controller. Here we've got a smaller, simpler solution for mixing and controlling certain mix-like features … [Read more...] about Akai MIDIMix Portable Mixer Review

Akai Advance 49 MIDI Keyboard Controller Review

Last Updated: February 11, 2015 By Sean

Our review of the new MIDI controller by Akai

To continue our series of reviews on the new Akai Professional MIDI keyboard controllers, the 49-key version of the Advance models brings us the most popular solution in terms of key counts. If you read our Advance 25 MIDI keyboard review, you'll have learned that the most important highlight of these new controllers is their VIP software. It allows you to seamlessly control … [Read more...] about Akai Advance 49 MIDI Keyboard Controller Review

Akai Advance 25 MIDI Keyboard Controller Review

Last Updated: May 21, 2015 By Sean

We review the brand new Advance 25 by Akai

Here we are again! An exciting new MIDI keyboard controller from of our favorite creators, Akai Professional. But what a second...doesn't it look a lot like those guy's keyboards over at Native Instruments? Yes, yes it does. However, don't get judgmental too quickly. It's quite obvious they've taken a liking to the aesthetics of NI's Kontrol S-Series keyboards; but we'll take … [Read more...] about Akai Advance 25 MIDI Keyboard Controller Review

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