In 1984,[8] a new division of the company[9] was formed to focus on the manufacture and sale of electronic instruments, and was called Akai Professional.
The S612 12-bit digital sampler in 1985, was the first in a series of (relatively) affordable samplers already in 19-inch studio-rack format but in black color.[10] It held only a single sample at a time, which was loaded into memory via a separate disk drive utilizing Quick Disk 2.8-inch floppy disks. The maximum sample time at the highest quality sampling rate (32 kHz) was one second.
The introduction of a “professional” range of digital samplers began with the 12-bit S900 in 1986,[10]Â followed by the X7000 keyboard sampler in 1986,[14]Â and the S700 rack-mount version in 1987.[10]Â Unlike the single-sample S612, however, they allowed the use of six active samples at once, had a built-in disk drive and could be extended with six individual outputs via cable and a flash memory extension which added another six samples to the memory for multisample playback. The S700/X7000 sampler series were light-grey colored, which didn’t change throughout the whole “professional” range of Akai samplers.
The 16-bit Akai S1000 series followed in 1988, adding the option to read CD-ROMs and write to hard disks via SCSI. This range was superseded by the S3000 series in 1993, with optional built-in CD-ROM drive, followed by the S5000 and S6000. Additional releases of note were the Z4 and Z8 24-bit 96 kHz samplers.[10]
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AKAI Professional, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - Controllers
Akai Pro MPK Mini MK3 25-Key MIDI Controller – Grey
AKAI Professional, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - ControllersAkai Pro MPK Mini MK3 25-Key MIDI Controller – Grey
The ultracompact keyboard controller, the Akai MPK Mini MK3 Grey, is styled with a sleek grey finish and is intended for desktop producers and touring musicians. In several important aspects, it is an improvement over the previous version.
Key Features
- 25 Velocity-Sensitive Keys
- Upgraded Keybed over MK2
- 8 Pads from Flagship MPC
- OLED Display Offers Useful Feedback
- 8 Assignable Q-Link Knobs
- Pitch/Modulation 4-Way Thumbstick
- Arpeggiator
- USB MIDI and Power
- Sustain Pedal Input Jack
- Downloadable Music Creation Software
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AKAI Professional, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - Controllers
Akai Professional APC Key 25 MK2 Ableton Live Controller With Keyboard
AKAI Professional, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - ControllersAkai Professional APC Key 25 MK2 Ableton Live Controller With Keyboard
SKU: APC25MK2
Key Features
- Complete Integration with Ableton Live
- 5×8 Clip-Launch Matrix
- 40 RGB Backlit Pads
- 25-Key Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed
- 8 Assignable Endless 360° Rotary Knobs
- Dedicated Scene Launch Buttons
- 4 Directional Buttons to Navigate Matrix
- Includes Ableton Live Lite Software
- macOS/Windows
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AKAI Professional, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - Controllers
Akai Professional APC Key 25 – Ableton Live Controller with Keyboard
AKAI Professional, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - ControllersAkai Professional APC Key 25 – Ableton Live Controller with Keyboard
SKU: APC KEY 25
Akai Professional APC 25 Key Keyboard Controller is a hardware controller designed to work with Ableton software in a one-to-one integration, and features a high-performance keyboard in addition to the clip-launching matrix.
Akai Professional APC 25 Key Keyboard Controller Features
- Perfect Integration with Ableton Live
- 5 x 8 Clip-Launch Matrix
- 25 Synth-Action Mini Keys
- 8 Assignable Control Knobs
- Downloadable Music Creation Software
- Mac OS X
- Windows
SKU: APC KEY 25 -
AKAI Professional, Drum and Pads, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - Controllers
Akai Professional APC mini Compact Ableton Live Controller
AKAI Professional, Drum and Pads, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - ControllersAkai Professional APC mini Compact Ableton Live Controller
SKU: APC MINI
Perfect Integration with Ableton Live – 8 x 8 Clip-Launch Matrix – 9 Faders – 16 Control + Shift Buttons – Downloadable Music Creation Software – USB Bus Powered – Mac OS X – Windows
SKU: APC MINI -
AKAI Professional, Drum and Pads, Proaudio
Akai Professional APC Mini MK2
SKU: APC MINI 2
Key Features
- Complete Integration with Ableton Live
- 8×8 Clip-Launch Matrix
- 64 RGB Pads
- 9 Assignable Faders
- Smart Scale View Mode
- Dedicated Scene Launch Buttons
- Note and Drum Modes
- 4 Directional Arrows to Navigate Matrix
- macOS/Windows
SKU: APC MINI 2 -
AKAI Professional, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - Controllers
Akai Professional LPD8 MK2 Laptop Pad Controller
AKAI Professional, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - ControllersAkai Professional LPD8 MK2 Laptop Pad Controller
The Akai Professional LPD8 MK2 Laptop Pad Controller with eight velocity-sensitive RGB pads from the flagship MPC X, is designed for modern beat-making producers. Produce beats, trigger one-shot samples and loops, or connect to any general MIDI-based DAW for easy hands-on control and creation.
Key Features
- 8 Velocity-Sensitive RGB MPC Pads
- 8 Assignable Rotary Knobs
- Sturdy, Full-Size USB Port
- Program & CC Control Send Functionality
- Includes MPC Beats Music Prod. Software
- Includes Tons of Drum Samples & Plug-Ins
SKU: LPD8MK2 -
AKAI Professional, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - Controllers
Akai Professional LPK25 – 25 keys Midi Keyboard
AKAI Professional, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - ControllersAkai Professional LPK25 – 25 keys Midi Keyboard
The Akai LPK25 is a USB-MIDI 25-key mini keyboard controller that is a perfect fit for use with a laptop computer.
Key Features
- 25 Keys
- Velocity Sensitive
- Arpeggiator
- Octave Up/Down Keys
- Sustain Button
- Tap tempo Button
- Music Production Software Included
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AKAI Professional, Mixers and Recorders, Proaudio
Akai Professional MIDImix High-Performance Portable Mixer and DAW Controller
AKAI Professional, Mixers and Recorders, ProaudioAkai Professional MIDImix High-Performance Portable Mixer and DAW Controller
SKU: MIDI MIX
Key Features
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- Perfect Integration with Any DAW
- 9 Faders: 8 Channel and 1 Master
- 24 Knobs Total: 3 Per Channel
- 16 Buttons in 2 Banks
- Mute, Solo, Rec Arm Per Channel
- 1 to 1 Mapping with Ableton Live
- USB Bus Powered
- Mac OS X and Windows
- Ableton Live Lite Included
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AKAI Professional, DJ Controller, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - Controllers
Akai Professional MPC Studio Music Production Controller for MPC Software
AKAI Professional, DJ Controller, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - ControllersAkai Professional MPC Studio Music Production Controller for MPC Software
SKU: MPCSTUDIO2
Key Features- Integrated Hardware/Software System
- Compact Design
- 16 Full-Sized Vel Sensitive RGB Pads
- Color LCD for Browsing and Editing
- Touch Strip Controller
- USB-Powered
- Full Production Suite and DAW
- 128-Track Sequencing
- Over 100 Instruments and Effects
SKU: MPCSTUDIO2 -
AKAI Professional, Drum and Pads, Proaudio
Akai Professional MPD218 USB Pad Controller
SKU: MPD218
Key Features- 16 x Thick Fat Backlit MPC Pads
- 6 x Assignable 360° Potentiometers
- Note-Repeat Button
- Full-Level Mode
- USB-MIDI Connection and Power
- Kensington Lock Slot
- Software Package Included
SKU: MPD218 -
AKAI Professional, Drum and Pads, Proaudio
Akai Professional MPD226 USB Controller
SKU: MPD226
Key Features
- 16 x Thick Fat RGB-Backlit MPC Pads
- 4 x Assignable Faders
- 4 x Assignable Q-Link Knobs
- 4 x Assignable Q-Link Buttons
- 36 x Assignable Controls via Three Banks
- Classic MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing
- MIDI In & Out Jacks
- Dedicated Transport controls
- Software Package Included
SKU: MPD226 -
AKAI Professional, Drum and Pads, Proaudio
Akai Professional MPD232 USB Controller & Sequencer
SKU: MPD232
Key Features
- 64 Channels, 32-Step Sequencer
- 16 x Thick Fat RGB-Backlit MPC Pads
- 8 x Assignable Q-Link Knobs
- 8 x Assignable Q-Link Switches
- 8 x Assignable Faders
- 72 x Assignable Controls via Three Banks
- Classic MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing
- Dedicated Transport Controls
- MIDI In & Out Jacks
- Software Package Included
SKU: MPD232 -
AKAI Professional, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - Controllers
Akai Professional MPK Mini MK3
The Akai Professional MPK Mini MKIII is an ultracompact keyboard controller designed for the traveling musician and the desktop producer.
Key Features
- 25 Velocity-Sensitive Keys – Upgraded Keybed over MKII
- 8 Pads from Flagship MPCÂ Â –Â Â OLED Display Offers Useful Feedback
- 8 Assignable Q-Link Knobs  –  Pitch/Modulation 4-Way Thumbstick
- Arpeggiator  –   USB MIDI and Power
- Sustain Pedal Input Jack  –  Downloadable Music Creation Software
SKU: MPKMINIMK3 -
AKAI Professional, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - Controllers
Akai Professional MPK Mini MKIII 25-Key MIDI Controller (Black)
AKAI Professional, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - ControllersAkai Professional MPK Mini MKIII 25-Key MIDI Controller (Black)
Styled in a sleek black finish, the Akai Professional MPK Mini MKIII Black is an ultracompact keyboard controller designed for the traveling musician and the desktop producer. It is an upgrade over the previous iteration in several key ways.
Key Features
- 25 Velocity-Sensitive Keys
- Upgraded Keybed over MKII
- 8 Pads from Flagship MPC
- OLED Display Offers Useful Feedback
- 8 Assignable Q-Link Knobs
- Pitch/Modulation 4-Way Thumbstick
- Arpeggiator
- USB MIDI and Power
- Sustain Pedal Input Jack
- Downloadable Music Creation Software
SKU: MPKMini3BK -
AKAI Professional, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - Controllers
Akai Professional MPK Mini MKIII Limited Edition White
AKAI Professional, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - ControllersAkai Professional MPK Mini MKIII Limited Edition White
Styled in a sleek white finish, the Akai Professional MPK Mini MKIII white is an ultracompact keyboard controller designed for the traveling musician and the desktop producer. It is an upgrade over the previous iteration in several key ways.
Key Features
- 25 Velocity-Sensitive Keys
- Upgraded Keybed over MKII
- 8 Pads from Flagship MPC
- OLED Display Offers Useful Feedback
- 8 Assignable Q-Link Knobs
- Pitch/Modulation 4-Way Thumbstick
- Arpeggiator
- USB MIDI and Power
- Sustain Pedal Input Jack
- Downloadable Music Creation Software
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AKAI Professional, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - Controllers
Akai Professional MPK Mini Play MK3 25-key MIDI Controller
AKAI Professional, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - ControllersAkai Professional MPK Mini Play MK3 25-key MIDI Controller
The Akai Professional MPK Mini Play 25-key MIDI Keyboard MK3 sound engine features 128+ onboard drum and keyboard sounds. The controller can be powered by 4 x AA batteries, which provide up to 14 hours of performance
FEATURES
- Akai Professional MPK Mini Play 25-key MIDI Keyboard MK3
- Built-In Sound Module with 128 Sounds
- 25 Velocity-Sensitive Keys
- 8 Real MPC Drum Pads
- 4 Knobs for Sound Edit or MIDI Controls
- Built-In Full-Range Speaker
SKU: MPKMINIPLAYMK3 -
AKAI Professional, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - Controllers
Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus 37-Key MIDI Controller
AKAI Professional, Proaudio, USB MIDI Keyboards - ControllersAkai Professional MPK Mini Plus 37-Key MIDI Controller
SKU: MPKMINIPLUS
Key Features
- 37 Velocity-Sensitive Keys
- 8 Pads from Flagship MPC X
- OLED Display Offers Useful Feedback
- 8 Assignable Rotary Knobs
- Pitch/Modulation 4-Way Joystick
- Dedicated Pitch Bend & Modulation Wheels
- Arpeggiator and Step Sequencer
- USB MIDI and Power
- Sustain Pedal Input Jack
- Includes MPC Beats Production Software
SKU: MPKMINIPLUS