Akai MAX25 Compact USB/MIDI/CV Keyboard Controller

MAX25 places revolutionary control at your fingertips with the ability to command anything, from vintage analog synths via its CV/Gate outputs to modern MIDI and USB MIDI devices. With an intuitive layout and included Ableton Live Lite, AkaiConnect, and Ignite music creation software, MAX25 offers instant, powerful creative capabilities. From its 25 semi-weighted keys and 8 real MPC pads, to its groundbreaking LED touch faders and built-in 16-note step sequencer, MAX25 combines cutting-edge Akai Pro technology with classic capability to give you an unprecedented music-making experience.

CUTTING-EDGE LED TOUCH FADERS

MAX25 is one of the most unique controllers ever engineered. Right away you'll notice one of its most distinguishing features: four banks of four backlit LED touch faders, allowing you to assign up to 16 control parameters. You can use MAX25's LED touch faders just like analog faders by simply dragging your finger along their touch strips, or you can perform instant leaps in any MIDI value from zero to maxed out and everything in between-an unprecedented, unmatched controller capability.

BUILT-IN STEP SEQUENCER

Akai Professional's MAX25 and MAX49 are the only keyboard controllers available that include a built-in step sequencer. MAX25's touch faders combine with the built-in step sequencer to offer even more innovative performance capabilities. Control four banks of four steps each, creating patterns up to 16 steps. The step sequencer can be assigned to MIDI parameters or the CV/Gate outputs, and the touch faders give you real-time editing control over modulation, filters, key changes, and effects. Create instant arpeggios by swiping your finger horizontally across the faders, and easily activate and deactivate steps using the button beneath each fader.

CLASSIC CAPABILITY

When you're ready to get down to business, MAX25 delivers essential controller features with excellence. 25 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch are laid out before you, providing professional feel, perfect response and full musical expression. Large, centrally positioned transport controls give you straightforward track navigation, and rubberized pitch and modulation wheels provide for instant creative flourishes. MAX25's expanded arpeggiator includes a Latch button as well as eight different time divisions to create sweeping and endlessly varied melodic cascades.

Features:

• 25 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch for complete musical expression
• 4 backlit LED touch faders for gradual or instant parameter value changes
• 8 backlit real MPC pads with MPC Note Repeat and MPC swing
• CV and Gate outputs for use with vintage analog synths (1V/Oct)
• Built-in step sequencer for detailed track construction
• Expanded arpeggiator with latch and time division controls
• 4 pad banks, 4 fader banks, total of 64 assignable pads, faders, and buttons
• Included AkaiConnect software automatically maps to VST plugins
• Mackie Control and HUI modes provide instant compatibility with many DAWs
• Includes Ignite music creation software with over 275 instrument sounds from AIR Music Technology
• Ableton Live Lite Akai Pro Edition software included

Specifications:

• Number of Keys:
• 25 keys + 4 banks of 8 drum pads
• Type of action:
• Semi-weighted Aftertouch (Channel)
• Computer Interface:
• USB/MIDI
• Displays:
• 4-row x 20-character LCD
• Interfaces:
• USB
• MIDI Out
• MIDI In
• CV (1V/octave)
• Gate (configurable)
• Programmable Continuous Footpedals:
• 1
• Programmable Footswitches:
• 2
• Programmable Controllers:
• 4 x 8 Pads
• 4 x 4 Faders
• Keybed
• Pitch and Modulation Wheels
• 2 x Footswitches
• Expression Pedal
• System Real-Time Controls:
• MMC, MIDI START/STOP, MIDI CC
• Dimensions:
• Product Dimensions: 17.1 x 13 x 3.2 inches [434.05mm x 329.82mm x 81.2mm]
• Product Weight: 7.3 lbs [3.3kg]
• System Requirements:
• Macintosh: 1.25 GHz G4/G5 or faster (Intel Mac recommended), 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended), Mac OS X 10.4.11 (10.5 or
• later recommended) Windows: 1.5 GHz Pentium 4 or Celeron compatible CPU or faster (multicore CPU recommended), 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended
• ), Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, Windows compatible sound card (ASIO driver support recommended), QuickTime recommended USB Port

Includes:

• MAX25 Controller
• Ignite Software (Download)
• Ableton Live Lite Akai Pro Edition Software
• AkaiConnect & Vyzex Software
• Power Supply
• USB Cable
• Quickstart Guide
• Safety Instructions & Warranty Manual