{"title":"Akai","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"akai-lpd8-laptop-8-pad-usb-midi-controller","title":"Akai LPD8 Laptop 8-Pad USB Midi Controller","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduce with Personality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMeasuring in at just 13 inches, LPD8 is a USB MIDI pad controller that’s meant to escape the boundaries of your studio. It weighs less than a pound, will easily fit into a laptop case, backpack, or messenger bag, and gives you great-feeling pads and simple parameter controls so you can make music wherever you are. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLOSE THE MOUSE, FORGET THE KEYBOARD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMusic was never meant to be created with a mouse and computer keyboard. With LPD8, you’re no longer limited to making music in a stiff, non-musical way. Pound out new beats on LPD8’s drum pads. Add and tweak effects using LPD8’s Q-Link knobs. LPD8 provides a satisfying production experience that travels with you.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePRODUCTION IN YOUR POCKET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLPD8 is based on Akai Professional’s MPC line of iconic music production workstations. The backlit pads are velocity-sensitive, perfect for programming rhythmic or melodic parts. Send note information, MIDI CCs, or program changes from the pads to your software, and assign each of the eight Q-Link knobs to control any parameter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWHEN INSPIRATION KNOCKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBe ready to answer. LPD8 has four memory banks, so you can set it up to work with each of your favorite software programs instantly. Plus, it’s class-compliant and USB-powered, so there are no drivers to install and there’s no power adapter required. Just put LPD8 in your computer bag and be ready to make music.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIGNITE INCLUDED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIgnite music creation software from AIR works seamlessly with LPD8 (Preset 1), giving you the fastest way to capture ideas and make music. It’s a refreshingly different approach, a simple and seamless creative partner that empowers your ideas and brings them to life. Say goodbye to the rigid and complicated methods of the past. Say hello to a fresh new way to create. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIgnite includes over 275 instruments, many of which are taken from our renowned instrument collections - including Strike, Structure, and Velvet. All sounds have been optimized to load quickly, and the editing controls are automatically mapped to your connected LPD8. These extraordinary sounds include keyboards, drums, percussion, basses, guitars, synths, strings, brass, and woodwinds.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB MIDI, works with virtually any music software or DAW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 backlit velocity-sensitive drum pads to send note or program changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Q-Link knobs for controlling virtually any parameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 programmable memory banks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEditing software for Mac and PC included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB bus-powered, no power adapter required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass-compliant with Mac and PC, no driver required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Akai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32386255126663,"sku":"LPD8V2","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/3687\/2583\/products\/img_proxy_feebefa1-319a-45b9-a741-e55e86cdabfd.jpg?v=1582192063"},{"product_id":"akai-synthstation49-keyboard-controller-for-ipad","title":"Akai SynthStation49 Keyboard Controller for iPad","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRetrofit your iPad. Create the tracks of the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSynthStation49 puts timeless creative control at your fingertips—it’s the most advanced, intuitive music controller designed specifically for use with iPad. Fully certified to work with the original iPad, iPad 2, and iPad (3rd generation), SynthStation49 comes equipped with a fitted dock, fully integrating iPad’s touchscreen into the control surface. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWorking seamlessly with Akai Professional’s heralded SynthStation app, SynthStation49 provides unparalleled music creation capabilities, including direct in-app MIDI recording. In addition to its integration with the SynthStation app, SynthStation49 is also completely iOS Core MIDI-compatible, making it instantly compatible with dozens of music apps already available in the App Store with hundreds more on the way. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGET PHYSICAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSynthStation49’s expansive physical controls perfectly complement the SynthStation app’s powerful capabilities: responsive keys, rubberized pitch and modulation wheels and MPC-style drum pads all bridge the gap between the virtual world and the real world, creating a powerful and seamless music-making experience. SynthStation49’s nine MPC-style drum pads provide intuitive control for the 50-plus classic and modern kits available within the SynthStation app. Program, Sequence, Song select and Transport buttons also provide quick navigation to the SynthStation app’s most used features for a seamless, efficient workflow. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFEEL THE PAST—TOUCH THE FUTURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDock, power and position your iPad perfectly using the adjustable cradle, or establish commanding control over your favorite computer software using SynthStation49‘s USB MIDI port. The port can be connected directly to your Mac or PC, allowing SynthStation to receive power and transmit MIDI to and from your music software— this is a great way to turn the SynthStation app or any other Core MIDI-compatible app into a sound module. You can even use SynthStation49 as a traditional USB MIDI controller with your computer—no iPad required! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe SynthStation SDK allows third-party developers to take advantage of all the professional controls and capabilities of Akai Pro’s SynthStation49 keyboard controller. Software developers interested in creating programs compatible with SynthStation49 can submit an application now at SynthStationApp.com.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable, velocity-sensitive keyboard with pitch and modulation wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with the original iPad, iPad 2 and iPad (3rd generation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine velocity-sensitive MPC-style drum pads which light when triggered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated transport control buttons including Play, Pause and Record\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay MIDI keyboard and drum pad performances into an iPad via CoreMIDI or AkaiConnect apps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in, adjustable dock charges your iPad while positioning the screen at the perfect angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB port for connecting to a Mac or PC, receiving power and controlling MIDI music software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional ¼\" stereo outputs with volume control to connect mixers, speakers and recording equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output to practice and compose in private\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Akai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32387773759623,"sku":"AKASYTHSN49","price":269.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/3687\/2583\/products\/img_proxy_7dfed2cc-e13b-49e2-bf00-a615599715c5.jpg?v=1582192619"},{"product_id":"akai-xr20-drum-machine-beat-production-station","title":"Akai XR20 Drum Machine Beat Production Station","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA pro-grade, portable beat machine with a bunch of great sounds!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eGet your groove on with \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAkai's XR20 Drum Machine\u003c\/span\u003e. This heavy-duty, portable beat production center is loaded with sounds focused on Hip-Hop and R\u0026amp;B beats on a moments notice. Over 700 sounds including standard and electronic drums, single (one-shot) hits, bass and synth sounds can be custom tailored with compression, reverb or EQ. Vocals can even be added with the microphone input. With its AC or DC power options, the XR20 can help you make the beat wherever you are.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e12 touch sensitive pads light up during use and playback\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 700 sounds created by Chronic Music\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e99 Preset patterns and 99 User patters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrum Roll\/Note Repeat feature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTriggers: 12\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePolyphony: 32 Voice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMultitimbral: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresets: 99\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUser Memory: 99\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffects \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReverb\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEQ\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompression\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSequencer: 150,000 notes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eControllers \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFootswitch Start\/Stop\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFootswitch TAP\/A\/B\/Fill\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpansion Slots: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutputs: 1 TRS 1\/4\" (aux) 2 TS 1\/4\"(main) 1 TRS 1\/4\"(phones) MIDI Out\/Thru\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInputs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMIDI In\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrophon: 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeadphone Output: 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSCSI: No\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExternal Storage: No\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDisplay: Backlit LCD Display\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDimensions (WxDxH): Not specified by the manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeight: Not specified by the manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecialties: 700 sounds created by Chronic Music\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Akai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32387794534535,"sku":"AKAI-XR20","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/3687\/2583\/products\/img_proxy_5de49020-9f73-4705-9d32-aaab0170d5a8.jpg?v=1582192623"},{"product_id":"akai-mpx8-mobile-sd-sample-pad-controller","title":"Akai MPX8 Mobile SD Sample Pad Controller","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSample Simplicity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLoad virtually any sample via standard SD or SDHC card and assign it to any of the MPX8’s eight backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt’s that simple. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUse it in the studio. Use it live on stage or on air. MPX8 packs proven Akai Pro technology into a compact, durable design that’s built to perform.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eControl Software \u0026amp; MIDI Gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMPX8 also has USB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputs. Control everything from music software on your laptop to outboard MIDI gear. The included USB cable and 1\/8\"-to-MIDI adapter make it easy to connect.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEdit with Ease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWith the included sample kit editor, you can easily arrange, tune, and add reverb to your samples on your Mac or PC before loading them onto MPX8. 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