Akai MPK 25

[BentoSan]

http://www.akaipro.com/mpk25

" * 25-key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch for expressive melodic creativity
* MPC-pad section of 12 genuine MPC pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity
* MPC pads access four banks each for instant access to 48 samples
* Assignable Q-Link controller section for flexible control of most software parameters
* Two banks of 12 Q-Link knobs and four buttons, two banks each
* Dedicated transport controls for tracking and editing
* MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and arpeggiator aid in creative process
* MPC Full Level, MPC 12-Level, Tap Tempo, and Time Division assist with tempo and dynamics
* MIDI output over USB, bus powered, class compliant: plug and play with one USB cable
* Comes with Ableton Live Lite Akai Edition software
* Works with most MIDI recording, sequencing, and performance software"

[frankdelo]

Freaking sweet. Loved the MPK50 just wayyy to big for performance... now with the 25.. hmm sounds like alot of potentail

[lofi]

this is still too big for me to check on the plane but its what i need. im gonna definately check it out .

[BentoSan]

I wonder if its possible to control what that screen says over the midi, that would be DAMN usefu.