{"id":10600,"date":"2019-12-18T15:56:35","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T15:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/akai-mpk-225\/"},"modified":"2020-11-18T22:30:21","modified_gmt":"2020-11-18T22:30:21","slug":"akai-mpk-225","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/akai-mpk-225\/","title":{"rendered":"Review MIDI keyboard Akai MPK 225. Where to buy it?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Akai Professional has been one of the most influential producers of music production equipment in the world since 1984. I&#8217;ll tell you how this post is built. First I list the features of this Akai MPK 225 keyboard. Then you have a video or two, purchase links and useful comments from other users and then you have one of the most useful parts; comparison tables with similar keyboards so you can compare.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With 25 semi-weighted keys<\/li>\n<li>8 MPC Pads with RGB lighting<\/li>\n<li>8 controllers and 4 keys<\/li>\n<li>Inputs for Expression Pedal and Sustain<\/li>\n<li>Arpeggiator<\/li>\n<li>MPC Note Repeat, MPC Full Level<\/li>\n<li>Tap Tempo and Time Division<\/li>\n<li>Backlit LCD display<\/li>\n<li>DAW integration by numerous transport controls and parameters<\/li>\n<li>Buttons for second-level control<\/li>\n<li>1x jack input for expression pedal and one for sustain pedal<\/li>\n<li>USB-MIDI and 5-pin MIDI In\/Out<\/li>\n<li>IOS compatible with Apple Camera Connection Kit (not included)<\/li>\n<li>Includes Software (Downloads): Ableton Live Lite, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 and Akai Pro MPC Essentials<\/li>\n<li>Size: 489 x 298 x 92 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 2,76kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyloaded\" title=\"review akai-mpk-225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/akai-mpk-225-final2.jpeg\" alt=\"review akai-mpk-225\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/akai-mpk-225-final2.jpeg\" \/><\/center>This MIDI controller is usually priced at around \u20ac239\/\u00a3215\/<span class=\"primary\">$248<\/span> and offers a keyboard with 25 semi-weighted keys, which will allow you to play or compose different musical ideas on your favorite DAW.<\/p>\n<p>It also offers the control functions: 8 MPC (MIDI Production Center) Pads with RGB lighting. 8 assignable knobs and 4 assignable keys, 5 transport buttons (net, play, pause), movement buttons and other functions, and also pitch bend and modulation wheels.<\/p>\n<p>The Akai MPK 225 features an external power supply (which is not included), a USB connection, the pedal inputs (sustain and expression), and MIDI input and output.<\/p>\n<p>Includes the software licenses (Downloads): Ableton Live Lite, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 and Akai Pro MPC Essentials,<\/p>\n<p>Now that we have seen the features of this Akai MPK 225 keyboard look at these related videos to learn more.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Akai MPK 225 MIDI Keyboard Review\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QRisnrRaj20?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eKifxD1jjoE<\/p>\n<p>Posts you may be interested in<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/best-midi-controllers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ranking with the best midi keyboards <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/cheap-midi-keyboards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">My selection of cheap midi keyboards.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/best-midi-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best MIDI Software to work with.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/midi-keyboards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MIDI Basic Guide.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/midi-keyboard-brands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Midi Keyboards by Brand.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; margin-top: 20px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #fff; border-radius: 8px; background-image: none!important; background-color: #1a6abc !important; padding: 12px 15px;\" href=\"#dondeComprar\"  rel=\"nofollow\">Where to buy it?<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Akai_MPK_225_vs_Akai_APC_Keys_25\">Akai MPK 225 vs Akai APC Keys 25<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Akai MPK 225 MIDI Keyboard is priced at \u20ac239\/\u00a3215\/<span class=\"primary\">$248<\/span> while the Akai APC Keys 25 is priced at \u20ac72\/\u00a364\/$73. Let&#8217;s move on to the face-to-face:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 offers 25 full-size semi-weighted keys, and the Akai APC Keys 25 offers 25 mini keys with synthesizer action.<\/li>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 offers 8 MPC (MIDI Production Center) Pads with RGB lighting. 8 assignable knobs and 4 assignable keys, 5 transport buttons (net, play, pause), movement buttons and other functions, and also pitch bend and modulation wheels. When the Akai APC Keys 25 offers a 5&#215;8 clip launch matrix with RGB illumination for clip status indication, octave and sustain buttons, 8 assignable faders, 2 transport buttons (pause\/play, rec) and buttons for other functions.<\/li>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 features an external power supply (which is not included), a USB connection, the pedal inputs (sustain and expression), and MIDI input and output. When the Akai APC Keys 25 integrates only a USB connection.<\/li>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 includes the following software licenses (Downloads): Ableton Live Lite, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 and Akai Pro MPC Essentials. The Akai APC Keys 25 includes the following software packages (Downloads): Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist Spectral Morphing Synthesizer, Toolroom Records Artist Launch Packs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let&#8217;s put the features of these keyboards in a table so you can compare<\/p>\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_table tcb-fixed\">\n<table class=\"tve_table tcb-fixed tve_no_inner_border tve_table_flat\" data-rows=\"2\" data-cols=\"2\" data-css=\"tve-u-166bb8d0a3d\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"tve_table_row\">\n<th class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<p>Akai MPK 225<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<p>Akai APC Keys 25<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tve_table_row\">\n<td class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<ul>\n<li>With 25 semi-weighted keys<\/li>\n<li>8 MPC Pads with RGB lighting<\/li>\n<li>8 controllers and 4 keys<\/li>\n<li>Inputs for Expression Pedal and Sustain<\/li>\n<li>Arpeggiator<\/li>\n<li>MPC Note Repeat, MPC Full Level<\/li>\n<li>Tap Tempo and Time Division<\/li>\n<li>Backlit LCD display<\/li>\n<li>DAW integration by numerous transport controls and parameters<\/li>\n<li>Buttons for second-level control<\/li>\n<li>1x jack input for the expression pedal and one for sustain pedal<\/li>\n<li>USB-MIDI and 5-pin MIDI In\/Out<\/li>\n<li>IOS compatible with Apple Camera Connection Kit (not included)<\/li>\n<li>Includes Software (Downloads): Ableton Live Lite, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 and Akai Pro MPC Essentials<\/li>\n<li>Size: 489 x 298 x 92 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 2,76kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<ul>\n<li>25-key mini Synth-Action keyboard<\/li>\n<li>Smooth Integration into Ableton Live<\/li>\n<li>5&#215;8 clip launch matrix with RGB illumination for an indication of current clip status<\/li>\n<li>Octave switch and Sustain<\/li>\n<li>8 Assignable Faders that Ableton Live Recognizes Automatically<\/li>\n<li>Includes Software Package (Download versions): Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist Spectral Morphing Synthesizer, Toolroom Records Artist Launch Packs<\/li>\n<li>Powered by USB Class Compliant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>In our first comparison, we have two Akai branded MIDI controllers, on the one hand, the Akai MPK 225 which offers 25 semi-weighted keys, MPC (MIDI Production Center) Pads with RGB lighting. 8 assignable knobs and 4 assignable keys, 5 transport buttons (net, play, pause), movement buttons and other functions, and also pitch bend and modulation wheels. And on the other hand, we have the Akai APC Keys 25 Pads with 25 mini Synth-Action keys, a 5&#215;8 clip launch matrix with RGB illumination for clip status indication, octave and sustain buttons, 8 assignable faders, 2 transport buttons (pause\/play, rec) and buttons for other functions.<\/p>\n<p>As an advantage of the Akai MPK 225 we can mention its keyboard with 25 semi-weighted keys, its high-quality MPC pads and also its different connections that it integrates, as advantage of the Akai APC Keys 25 we can mention its great compatibility with the Ableton Live DAW, and its 8 faders that are recognized by the DAW in question. If you want a controller with a quality keyboard and moderate control functions, go for the Akai MPK 225 and if you work with Ableton Live and want a controller compatible with this DAW and also economic go for the Akai APC Keys 25.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a video of the Akai APC Keys 25<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Akai Pro Apc Key 25 (Demo)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2te_ThCO6ow?start=4&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/akai-apc-keys-25\/\">Akai APC Keys 25 review<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Akai_MPK_225_vs_Akai_MPK_mini_MK2_white\">Akai MPK 225 vs Akai MPK mini MK2 white<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Akai MPK 225 MIDI Keyboard is priced at \u20ac239\/\u00a3215\/<span class=\"primary\">$248 <\/span>while the Akai MPK mini MK2 white is priced at \u20ac79\/\u00a370\/$81. Let&#8217;s go head to head:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 offers 25 full-size semi-weighted keys, and the Akai MPK mini MK2 white offers 25 mini keys with synthesizer action.<\/li>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 offers 8 MPC (MIDI Production Center) Pads with RGB lighting. 8 assignable knobs and 4 assignable keys, 5 transport buttons (net, play, pause), movement buttons and other functions, and also pitch bend and modulation wheels. When the Akai MPK mini MK2 white offers a joystick to control pitch bend or modulation, 8 MPC (Midi Production Center) pads, octave up\/down buttons and arpeggiator, plus 8 assignable knobs.<\/li>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 features an external power supply (which is not included), a USB connection, the pedal inputs (sustain and expression), and MIDI input and output. When the Akai MPK mini MK2 white has only a USB connection, it has a sustain pedal input.<\/li>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 includes the Software licenses (Downloads): Ableton Live Lite, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 and Akai Pro MPC Essentials. The Akai MPK mini MK2 white includes the complete production software package (Downloads): Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Wobble and Akai Pro MPC Essentials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let&#8217;s put the features of these keyboards in a table so you can compare<\/p>\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_table tcb-fixed\">\n<table class=\"tve_table tcb-fixed tve_no_inner_border tve_table_flat\" data-rows=\"2\" data-cols=\"2\" data-css=\"tve-u-166bb8d0a3d\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"tve_table_row\">\n<th class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<p>Akai MPK 225<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<p>Akai MPK mini MK2 white<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tve_table_row\">\n<td class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<ul>\n<li>With 25 semi-weighted keys<\/li>\n<li>8 MPC Pads with RGB lighting<\/li>\n<li>8 controllers and 4 keys<\/li>\n<li>Inputs for Expression Pedal and Sustain<\/li>\n<li>Arpeggiator<\/li>\n<li>MPC Note Repeat, MPC Full Level<\/li>\n<li>Tap Tempo and Time Division<\/li>\n<li>Backlit LCD display<\/li>\n<li>DAW integration by numerous transport controls and parameters<\/li>\n<li>Buttons for second-level control<\/li>\n<li>1x jack input for the expression pedal and one for sustain pedal<\/li>\n<li>USB-MIDI and 5-pin MIDI In\/Out<\/li>\n<li>IOS compatible with Apple Camera Connection Kit (not included)<\/li>\n<li>Includes Software (Downloads): Ableton Live Lite, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 and Akai Pro MPC Essentials<\/li>\n<li>Size: 489 x 298 x 92 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 2,76kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<ul>\n<li>25 mini synthesizer action keys<\/li>\n<li>New 4-way &#8216;thumbstick&#8217; for dynamic tone\/modulation control<\/li>\n<li>8 MPC pads with note repetition<\/li>\n<li>Arpeggiator<\/li>\n<li>8 assignable control knobs for mixing, adjusting plugins and more<\/li>\n<li>The ultra-compact design allows you to create anywhere<\/li>\n<li>Additional inputs: 1 x 6.3 mm jack for sustain pedal<\/li>\n<li>Powered by USB<\/li>\n<li>No power adapter required<\/li>\n<li>Full size sustain pedal input jack<\/li>\n<li>Includes complete production software package (downloads): Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Wobble and Akai Pro MPC Essentials<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions: 317 x 181 x 44 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 748 g<\/li>\n<li>Color: White<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>And here is a video of the Akai MPK mini MK2 white keyboard<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lo-Fi Hip Hop beat making with Akai MPK Mini Mk2\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NS-0h6bFQ7U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In this comparison we have again two Akai MIDI controllers, on the one hand, the already analyzed Akai MPK 225 that we have analyzed before, and on the other hand, the Akai MPK mini MK2 that offers 25 mini synth-action keys, plus a joystick to control the pitch bend or modulation, 8 MPC (Midi Production Center) pads, octave up\/down buttons and arpeggiator, and also 8 assignable knobs.<\/p>\n<p>As in the last comparison, we can comment as an advantage of the Akai MPK 225 its semi-weighted keyboard, and its connections and pedal inputs. And as an advantage of the Akai MPK mini MKII we have a super compact design and a great set of control functions. If you want a semi-weighted keyboard go for the Akai MPK 225 and if you want more portability without losing the control functions go for the Akai MPK mini MK2.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Akai <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/akai-mpk-mini-mk2\/\">MPK mini MK2 review<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Akai_MPK_225_vs_Native_Instruments_Komplete_Kontrol_A25\">Akai MPK 225 vs Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A25<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Akai MPK 225 MIDI Keyboard is priced at \u20ac239\/\u00a3215\/<span class=\"primary\">$248<\/span> while the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A25 is priced at \u20ac135\/\u00a3125\/$137. Let&#8217;s see the face-to-face:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 offers 25 full-size semi-weighted keys, and the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A25 offers 25 semi-weighted keys.<\/li>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 offers 8 MPC (MIDI Production Center) Pads with RGB lighting. 8 assignable knobs and 4 assignable keys, 5 transport buttons (net, play, pause), movement buttons and other functions, and also pitch bend and modulation wheels. When the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A25 offers 8 touch-sensitive encoders, pitch and modulation wheels, a 4D push encoder, 3 transport buttons (net, play, stop), octave up\/down buttons and different function buttons.<\/li>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 features an external power supply (which is not included), a USB connection, the pedal inputs (sustain and expression), and MIDI input and output. When the Native Instruments Kompletete Kontrol A25 has only a USB connection, it has a sustain pedal input.<\/li>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 includes the following software licenses (Downloads): Ableton Live Lite, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 and Akai Pro MPC Essentials. The Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A25 includes Komplete effects and instruments: The Gentleman, Monark, Scarbee Mark I, Reaktor Prism, Reaktor Blocks Wired, Reaktor 6 Player, Kontakt 6 Player, Guitar Rig 5 Player, Komplete Kontrol Software, Maschine Essential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let&#8217;s put the features of these keyboards in a table so you can compare<\/p>\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_table tcb-fixed\">\n<table class=\"tve_table tcb-fixed tve_no_inner_border tve_table_flat\" data-rows=\"2\" data-cols=\"2\" data-css=\"tve-u-166bb8d0a3d\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"tve_table_row\">\n<th class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<p>Akai MPK 225<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<p>Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A25<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tve_table_row\">\n<td class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<ul>\n<li>With 25 semi-weighted keys<\/li>\n<li>8 MPC Pads with RGB lighting<\/li>\n<li>8 controllers and 4 keys<\/li>\n<li>Inputs for Expression Pedal and Sustain<\/li>\n<li>Arpeggiator<\/li>\n<li>MPC Note Repeat, MPC Full Level<\/li>\n<li>Tap Tempo and Time Division<\/li>\n<li>Backlit LCD display<\/li>\n<li>DAW integration by numerous transport controls and parameters<\/li>\n<li>Buttons for second-level control<\/li>\n<li>1x jack input for the expression pedal and one for sustain pedal<\/li>\n<li>USB-MIDI and 5-pin MIDI In\/Out<\/li>\n<li>IOS compatible with Apple Camera Connection Kit (not included)<\/li>\n<li>Includes Software (Downloads): Ableton Live Lite, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 and Akai Pro MPC Essentials<\/li>\n<li>Size: 489 x 298 x 92 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 2,76kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<ul>\n<li>Newly developed semi-weighted keyboard<\/li>\n<li>25 keys<\/li>\n<li>8 touch-sensitive encoders, tone and modulation wheels<\/li>\n<li>Push-button 4D encoder<\/li>\n<li>Smart Player<\/li>\n<li>Integration with Maschine<\/li>\n<li>Intuitive control over Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, Garage Band, Cubase and Nuendo<\/li>\n<li>USB powered<\/li>\n<li>6.3 mm input for pedal<\/li>\n<li>USB port<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions: 488 x 257 x 89 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 2.4 kg<\/li>\n<li>Includes Komplete effects and instruments: The Gentleman, Monark, Scarbee Mark I, Reaktor Prism, Reaktor Blocks Wired, Reaktor 6 Player, Kontakt 6 Player, Guitar Rig 5 Player, Komplete Kontrol Software, Maschine Essential<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>In this comparison, we find on the one hand the Akai MPK 225 that we have already analyzed before, and on the other hand the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A25 that offers 25 keys. semi-weighted, 8 touch-sensitive encoders, tone and modulation wheels, a 4D push encoder, 3 transport buttons (net, play, stop), octave up\/down buttons and buttons with different functions.<\/p>\n<p>As an advantage of the Akai MPK 225 we can comment its connections, and pedal inputs that give more possible expression, and as the advantage of the Native Instruments Kompletete Kontrol A25 we mention its intuitive control, and also its great number of licenses that it includes. They are very similar controllers, as one covers your needs you can go for it.<\/p>\n<p>And here is a video of the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A25<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Komplete Kontrol A25 - Review and Demo\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9CPRTOvOjhg?start=130&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/native-instruments-komplete-kontrol-a25\/\">Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A25 review<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Akai_MPK_225_vs_Akai_LPK_25\">Akai MPK 225 vs Akai LPK 25<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Akai MPK 225 MIDI Keyboard has a price of \u20ac239\/\u00a3215\/<span class=\"primary\">$248<\/span> when the Akai LPK 25 has a price of \u20ac42\/\u00a337\/$42. Let&#8217;s go to the face-to-face:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 offers 25 full-size semi-weighted keys, and the Akai LPK 25 offers 25 mini keys with synthesizer action.<\/li>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 offers 8 MPC (MIDI Production Center) Pads with RGB lighting. 8 assignable knobs and 4 assignable keys, 5 transport buttons (net, play, pause), movement buttons and other functions, and also pitch bend and modulation wheels. When the Akai LPK 25 offers octave up\/down buttons, sustain buttons, tap tempo and arpeggiator.<\/li>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 integrates an external power supply (which is not included), a USB connection, the pedal inputs (sustain and expression), and MIDI input and output. When the Akai LPK 25 integrates only a USB connection.<\/li>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 includes the following software licenses (Downloads): Ableton Live Lite, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 and Akai Pro MPC Essentials. The Akai LPK 25 includes a Mac and PC software editor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let&#8217;s put the features of these keyboards in a table so you can compare<\/p>\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_table tcb-fixed\">\n<table class=\"tve_table tcb-fixed tve_no_inner_border tve_table_flat\" data-rows=\"2\" data-cols=\"2\" data-css=\"tve-u-166bb8d0a3d\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"tve_table_row\">\n<th class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<p>Akai MPK 225<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<p>Akai LPK 25<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tve_table_row\">\n<td class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<ul>\n<li>With 25 semi-weighted keys<\/li>\n<li>8 MPC Pads with RGB lighting<\/li>\n<li>8 controllers and 4 keys<\/li>\n<li>Inputs for Expression Pedal and Sustain<\/li>\n<li>Arpeggiator<\/li>\n<li>MPC Note Repeat, MPC Full Level<\/li>\n<li>Tap Tempo and Time Division<\/li>\n<li>Backlit LCD display<\/li>\n<li>DAW integration by numerous transport controls and parameters<\/li>\n<li>Buttons for second-level control<\/li>\n<li>1x jack input for the expression pedal and one for sustain pedal<\/li>\n<li>USB-MIDI and 5-pin MIDI In\/Out<\/li>\n<li>IOS compatible with Apple Camera Connection Kit (not included)<\/li>\n<li>Includes Software (Downloads): Ableton Live Lite, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 and Akai Pro MPC Essentials<\/li>\n<li>Size: 489 x 298 x 92 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 2,76kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<ul>\n<li>Works with virtually all audio software<\/li>\n<li>25 mini-format speed-sensitive keys<\/li>\n<li>Arpeggiator<\/li>\n<li>Sustain button<\/li>\n<li>Octave Up\/Down and Tap Tempo buttons<\/li>\n<li>Plug&amp;Play USB socket on Mac and PC without drivers<\/li>\n<li>Fits neatly into a laptop bag or backpack<\/li>\n<li>4 programmable memory banks<\/li>\n<li>Editor Software for Mac and PC included<\/li>\n<li>Powered by USB port, no mains power cable required<\/li>\n<li>Size: 9,65 x 34,04 x 2,79 cm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 0.635 kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>In this comparison, we have on the one hand the Akai MPK 225 with its functions and features that we have already analyzed before, and on the other hand, we have the Akai LPK 25, a MIDI controller, somewhat minimalist with 25 mini keys and synthesizer action, plus buttons with different functions.<\/p>\n<p>Go for the Akai MPK 225 if you want to have a semi-weighted keyboard and moderate control functions, now if you want a minimalist MIDI controller, compact and with great compatibility, sacrificing certain control functions the Akai LPK 25 will be your choice.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a video of the Akai LPK 25 keyboard<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Is This Keyboard Still Viable!?? - Akai LPK 25 Review!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dEUXByzE6JM?start=142&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/akai-lpk-25\/\">Akai LPK 25 review<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Akai_MPK_225_vs_M-Audio_Keystation_88_MkII\">Akai MPK 225 vs M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Akai MPK 225 MIDI Keyboard is priced at \u20ac239\/\u00a3215\/<span class=\"primary\">$248<\/span> when the M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII is priced at \u20ac205\/\u00a3177\/$203. Let&#8217;s go head to head:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 offers 25 full-size semi-weighted keys, and the M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII offers 88 full-size speed-sensitive keys.<\/li>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 offers 8 MPC (MIDI Production Center) Pads with RGB lighting. 8 assignable knobs and 4 assignable keys, 5 transport buttons (net, play, pause), movement buttons and other functions, and also pitch bend and modulation wheels. When the M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII features modulation and pitch bend wheels, octave up and down buttons, transport buttons (rec, play, pause, stop, etc.), and a volume fader.<\/li>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 features an external power supply (which is not included), a USB connection, the pedal inputs (sustain and expression), and MIDI input and output. When the M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII integrates a USB connection, the sustain and expression pedal inputs, MIDI output, and an external power supply input.<\/li>\n<li>The Akai MPK 225 includes the following software licenses (Downloads): Ableton Live Lite, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 and Akai Pro MPC Essentials. The M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII includes the SONiVOX Eighty-Eight Ensemble plug-in, a virtual piano instrument that captures a 9-foot Steinway CD327 piano.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let&#8217;s put the features of these keyboards in a table so you can compare<\/p>\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_table tcb-fixed\">\n<table class=\"tve_table tcb-fixed tve_no_inner_border tve_table_flat\" data-rows=\"2\" data-cols=\"2\" data-css=\"tve-u-166bb8d0a3d\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"tve_table_row\">\n<th class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<p>Akai MPK 225<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<p>M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tve_table_row\">\n<td class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<ul>\n<li>With 25 semi-weighted keys<\/li>\n<li>8 MPC Pads with RGB lighting<\/li>\n<li>8 controllers and 4 keys<\/li>\n<li>Inputs for Expression Pedal and Sustain<\/li>\n<li>Arpeggiator<\/li>\n<li>MPC Note Repeat, MPC Full Level<\/li>\n<li>Tap Tempo and Time Division<\/li>\n<li>Backlit LCD display<\/li>\n<li>DAW integration by numerous transport controls and parameters<\/li>\n<li>Buttons for second-level control<\/li>\n<li>1x jack input for the expression pedal and one for sustain pedal<\/li>\n<li>USB-MIDI and 5-pin MIDI In\/Out<\/li>\n<li>IOS compatible with Apple Camera Connection Kit (not included)<\/li>\n<li>Includes Software (Downloads): Ableton Live Lite, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 and Akai Pro MPC Essentials<\/li>\n<li>Size: 489 x 298 x 92 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 2,76kg<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tve_table_cell\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<ul>\n<li>88 speed-sensitive full-size keys<\/li>\n<li>USB MIDI connection for playing virtual instruments, controlling recording software and more<\/li>\n<li>Transport and directional buttons to operate with DAWs and software<\/li>\n<li>Pitch Bend, Modulation and Octave Controls<\/li>\n<li>USB powered<\/li>\n<li>Supports Plug-and-Play connectivity with Mac and PC<\/li>\n<li>Lightweight design<\/li>\n<li>IOS support using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)<\/li>\n<li>Includes Ableton Live Lite, a powerful software sequencer for music creation and live performance<\/li>\n<li>Includes the SONiVOX Eighty-Eight Ensemble plug-in, a virtual piano instrument that captures a 9-foot Steinway CD327<\/li>\n<li>USB port<\/li>\n<li>1 MIDI port<\/li>\n<li>6.3mm Expression Pedal Jack<\/li>\n<li>Jack for 6.3mm sustain pedal<\/li>\n<li>Operates via USB or optional power supply<\/li>\n<li>Approximate dimensions: 1346 x 240 x 100mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 7,30Kg approx.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>In our last comparison we have on the one hand the Akai MPK 225 with its functions and features that we have already analyzed before and on the other hand the M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII that offers 88 full size and speed-sensitive keys, modulation and pitch bend wheels, up and down octave buttons, transport buttons (rec, play, pause, stop, etc) and a volume fader.<\/p>\n<p>The Akai MPK 225 has a semi-balanced keyboard and high-quality MPC pads, while the M-Audio Keystation 88 MKII has 88 full-size keys. If you want a semi-balanced keyboard, go for the Akai MPK 225, now if you want an 88-key MIDI controller you can go for the M-Audio Keystation 88 MKII.<\/p>\n<p>And here is a video of the M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"New M-audio Keystation 88 MKII Unboxing and Review\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tl7DTBH0GWc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/m-audio-keystation-88-mkii\/\">M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII review<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Cual_es_el_mejor_de_estos_teclados_MIDI_sisoy_un_principiante_con_presupuesto_bajo\">What is the best of these MIDI keyboards if I am a beginner on a budget?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the answer to this question lies mostly in what specific need you have, for example, if you want to have a keyboard with the widest range of notes possible, or if you want to have as many control functions as possible, or perhaps a mix between the two, that is without leaving behind the different connections and software licenses that most MIDI controllers offer, we will give an objective opinion according to our experience in music production and thus also with the price demanded by the controllers, a kind of value for money.<\/p>\n<p>In this post, we have MIDI controllers with a somewhat wide range of prices and thus also notable differences in the quantity and quality of control functions between them. As the ideal controller for a beginner, we can mention the Akai APC Keys 25, which offers 25 mini-keys with speed sensitivity (or intensity in MIDI language), as well as a 40-pad release matrix, and 8 assignable faders. If you use the Ableton Live DAW, it will be one of the most compatible controllers because it was designed specifically for use in it, but it can also be used in other compatible DAWs. If you get the chance to buy it, it&#8217;s really worth it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dondeComprar\">Where to buy the Akai MPK 225 keyboard<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Thomann<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li>Free Shipping.<\/li>\n<li>Full warranty. If you have any problems, they take care of everything.<\/li>\n<li>100% reliable payment.<\/li>\n<li>A leader in trouble-free shipping.<\/li>\n<li>Usually the Best price.<\/li>\n<li>Best Reputation: They are the leading online store in Europe and have the best catalog and information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; margin-top: 20px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #fff; border-radius: 8px; background-image: none!important; background-color: #1a6abc!important; padding: 12px 15px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.co.uk\/akai_mpk_225.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">View Current Price at Thomann<\/a><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Free Shipping and the possibility of shipping in one day with Amazon Premium.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Full Guarantee but they are no experts in music equipment.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Sometimes a better price.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">He&#8217;s got worse stock than Thomann.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; margin-top: 20px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #fff;  background-image: none!important; background-color: #1abc9c !important; padding: 12px 15px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00IJ77TRI?tag=versioninglesabi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">View Current Price at Amazon.com<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Also, look at these models with a similar price and features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/novation-launchkey-mini-mk3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Novation Launchkey Mini MK3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/akai-mpk-mini-mk2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Akai MPK mini Mk2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/akai-mpk-miniplay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Akai MPK miniplay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/roli-lightpad-block-m-studio-ed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roli Lightpad Block M Studio Ed.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/arturia-minilab-mkii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arturia MiniLab MKII<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/roli-beatmaker-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roli Beatmaker Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/novation-impulse-25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Novation Impulse 25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/akai-mpk-mini-mk2-white\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Akai MPK mini MK2 white<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/alesis-v25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alesis V25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/cme-xkey-air-25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CME Xkey Air 25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/ik-multimedia-irig-keys-i-o-25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IK Multimedia iRig Keys I\/O 25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/akai-apc-keys-25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Akai APC Keys 25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/akai-lpk-25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Akai LPK 25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/m-audio-code-25-black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">M-Audio Code 25 black<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/native-instruments-komplete-kontrol-a25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/novation-launchkey-mini-mk2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Novation Launchkey Mini MK2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/alesis-v-mini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alesis V mini<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/arturia-microlab-black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arturia MicroLab Black<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/akai-lpk-25-wireless\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Akai LPK 25 wireless<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/akai-mpk-mini-limited-black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Akai MPK mini Limited Black<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/arturia-minilab-mkii-inverted-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arturia MiniLab MKII Inverted Edition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/m-audio-oxygen-25-mk4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">M-Audio Oxygen 25 Mk4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/korg-nanokey-studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Korg nanoKEY Studio<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/swissonic-easykey-25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Swissonic EasyKey 25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/korg-nanokey-2-black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Korg nanoKEY 2 black<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/korg-nanokey-2-limited-orange\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Korg nanoKEY 2 Limited Orange<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/korg-nanokey-2-limited-blue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Korg nanoKEY 2 Limited Blue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/akai-mpk-mini-mk2-white-aiep3-bdl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Akai MPK mini MK2 white &#8211; AIEP3 Bdl<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/nektar-impact-lx25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nektar Impact LX25+<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/novation-launchkey-25-mk2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Novation Launchkey 25 MK2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/alesis-q25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alesis Q25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/akai-mpk-225\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Akai MPK 225<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/korg-microkey-25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Korg microKEY 25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/miditech-midistart-music-25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miditech Midistart Music 25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/alesis-vi25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alesis VI25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/korg-nanokey-2-white\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Korg nanoKEY 2 white<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/arturia-microlab-blue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arturia MicroLab Blue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/nektar-se25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nektar SE25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/korg-microkey-air-25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Korg microKEY Air 25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/ik-multimedia-irig-keys-25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IK Multimedia iRig Keys 25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/midiplus-x2-mini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Midiplus X2 mini<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/icon-ikeyboard-3x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Icon iKeyboard 3X<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/keith-mcmillen-k-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Keith McMillen K-Board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/cme-xkey-25-silver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CME Xkey 25 silver<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/native-instruments-komplete-kontrol-m32\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/alesis-v49\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alesis V49<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/arturia-keystep-black-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arturia Keystep Black Edition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/swissonic-easykey-49\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Swissonic EasyKey 49<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/arturia-keystep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arturia Keystep<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/arturia-keylab-essential-49\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arturia KeyLab Essential 49<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/nektar-impact-lx49\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nektar Impact LX49+<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/m-audio-code-49-black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">M-Audio Code 49 Black<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/ik-multimedia-irig-keys-2-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IK Multimedia iRig Keys 2 Pro<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/m-audio-keystation-49-mk3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/m-audio-keystation-mini-32-mk3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">M-Audio Keystation Mini 32 MK3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/novation-impulse-49\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Novation Impulse 49<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/nektar-impact-gx-49\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nektar Impact GX 49<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/novation-launchkey-49-mk2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Novation Launchkey 49 Mk2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/native-instruments-komplete-kontrol-a49\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A49<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/m-audio-oxygen-49-mk4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">M-Audio Oxygen 49 Mk4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/alesis-q49-keyboard-controller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alesis Q49 Keyboard Controller<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/roland-a-300-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roland A-300 Pro<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/ik-multimedia-irig-keys-i-o-49\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IK Multimedia iRig Keys I\/O 49<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/alesis-vi49\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alesis VI49<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/midiplus-ak490\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Midiplus AK490<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/alesis-vortex-wireless-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alesis Vortex Wireless 2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/m-audio-axiom-air-mini-32\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">M-Audio Axiom Air Mini 32<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/alesis-vortex-wireless-2-red\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 Network<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/ik-multimedia-irig-keys-37-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IK Multimedia iRig Keys 37 Pro<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/arturia-keylab-essential-49-be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 BE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/haken-audio-continuum-half-size\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Haken Audio Continuum Half Size<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/cme-xkey-37-le\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CME Xkey 37 LE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/ik-multimedia-irig-keys-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IK Multimedia iRig Keys Pro<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/korg-microkey-49-mkii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Korg microKEY 49 MkII<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/ik-multimedia-irig-keys-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IK Multimedia iRig Keys 2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/miditech-midistart-music-49\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miditech Midistart Music 49<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/roland-a-49-black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roland A-49 Black<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/korg-microkey-37-mkii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Korg microKEY 37 MkII<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/swissonic-controlkey-49\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Swissonic ControlKey 49<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/roland-a-500-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roland A-500 PRO<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/nektar-se49\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nektar SE49<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/korg-microkey-air-37\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Korg microKEY Air 37<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/korg-microkey-air-49\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Korg microKEY Air 49<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/roland-a-49-white\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roland A-49 White<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/nektar-panorama-t4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nektar Panorama T4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/miditech-garagekey-mini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miditech Garagekey mini<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/miditech-minicontrol-32\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miditech Minicontrol-32<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/midiplus-x3-mini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Midiplus X3 mini<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/miditech-i2-control-37-black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miditech i2-Control 37 Black<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/icon-ikeyboard-4x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Icon iKeyboard 4X<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/miditech-i2-mini-32\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miditech i2-mini 32<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/midiplus-x4-mini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Midiplus X4 mini<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/miditech-i2-mini-32-bluetooth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miditech i2-mini 32 Bluetooth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/icon-ikeyboard-5x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Icon iKeyboard 5X<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/acorn-masterkey-49\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Acorn Masterkey 49<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/m-audio-code-61-black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">M-Audio Code 61 Black<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/arturia-keylab-essential-61\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arturia KeyLab Essential 61<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/nektar-impact-gx-61\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nektar Impact GX 61<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/m-audio-keystation-61-mk3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/alesis-v61\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alesis V61<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/native-instruments-komplete-kontrol-a61\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A61<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/swissonic-easykey-61\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Swissonic EasyKey 61<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/m-audio-oxygen-61-mk4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">M-Audio Oxygen 61 Mk4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/roland-a-800-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roland A-800 Pro<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/korg-microkey-air-61\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Korg microKEY Air 61<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/gsi-dmc-122\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GSi DMC-122<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/nektar-impact-lx61\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nektar Impact LX61+<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/alesis-vi61\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alesis VI61<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/novation-launchkey-61-mk2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Novation Launchkey 61 MK2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/icon-ikeyboard-6x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Icon iKeyboard 6X<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/acorn-masterkey-61\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Acorn Masterkey 61<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/miditech-i2-61-black-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miditech i2-61 Black Edition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/midiplus-x6-mini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Midiplus X6 mini<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/korg-microkey-61-mkii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Korg microKEY 61 MkII<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/midiplus-x-6-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Midiplus X-6 II<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/viscount-physis-piano-k5-ex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Viscount Physis Piano K5 EX<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/m-audio-keystation-88-mkii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">M-Audio Keystation 88 MkII<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/kawai-vpc1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kawai VPC1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/doepfer-lmk2-88-gh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Doepfer LMK2+ 88 GH<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/doepfer-lmk4-88-gh-black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Doepfer LMK4+ 88 GH black<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/swissonic-controlkey-88\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Swissonic ControlKey 88<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/viscount-physis-piano-k4-ex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Viscount Physis Piano K4 EX<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/doepfer-lmk4-88-gh-grey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Doepfer LMK4+ 88 GH grey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/nektar-impact-lx88\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nektar Impact LX88+<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/haken-audio-continuum-full-size\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Haken Audio Continuum Full Size<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/midiplus-stage-88\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Midiplus Stage 88<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/studiologic-numa-concert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Studiologic Numa Concert<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/icon-ikeyboard-8x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Icon iKeyboard 8X<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/doepfer-lmk2-88-gh-without-case\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Doepfer LMK2+ 88 GH without Case<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/midiplus-x-8-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Midiplus X-8 II<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/doepfer-lmk4-88-gh-gr-without-case\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Doepfer LMK4+ 88 GH GR without Case<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Akai Professional has been one of the most influential producers of music production equipment in the world since 1984. I&#8217;ll tell you how this post is built. First I list the features of this Akai MPK 225 keyboard. 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