Cumberland, RI USA (October 19, 2016) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced the introduction of their LPK25 Wireless, a ground-breaking portable 25-key MIDI Bluetooth keyboard. Recognizing the need for a wireless keyboard that doesn’t sacrifice versatility and great sound, the new LPK25 Wireless takes portability and feature-rich performance to the next level with its Bluetooth MIDI connectivity, allowing players to control their plug-in instruments from anywhere in the room, providing the ultimate in studio setup flexibility.

Lightweight and perfect for the laptop musician on the go, LPK25 Wireless is full of expressive sound. At the center of the controller is a solid, 25-note mini-keybed with a sophisticated touch that experienced players will truly appreciate. Octave-up and octave-down buttons ensure that players are playing in exactly the note range they want. The powerful Arpeggiator mode turns chords into exciting and complex music phrases. The LPK25 Wireless also comes equipped with a sustain pedal input for enhanced control over every chord, riff and run.

Another advantage of going cord-free: No more accidentally disconnecting the USB connection or tripping over power cables in the middle of a performance.

Music Apps—enhanced

The LPK25 Wireless can also connect to any iOS device. Players can rip the keys on countless available music apps for truly on-the-go performance, while maintaining a truly mobile setup.

Two of a Kind

Paired with Akai Professional’s new LPD8 Wireless Bluetooth MIDI pad controller, these two controllers form an outstanding combo of wire-free musical portability. The musical possibilities for mobile producers and performers are virtually unlimited.

Features

  • MIDI over Bluetooth to iOS, Mac OS X and Windows
  • USB-MIDI controller works with virtually all audio software
  • 25 velocity-sensitive mini-keyboard keys
  • Arpeggiator, sustain pedal input, octave up and down and tap tempo controls
  • Plug-and-play USB connection for Mac and PC; no driver installation required
  • Small enough to fit in a backpack or laptop bag
  • Four programmable memory banks
  • Comes with editor software for Mac and PC
  • USB bus or battery powered (3 AAA, not included)

“The LPK25 Wireless delivers exactly what mobile producers and performers have been waiting for—a great-sounding, versatile, compact keyboard coupled with complete freedom of motion and no cords to get in the way,” said Dan Gill, Product Manager for Akai Professional. “This unit sets the player free, while retaining all the performance and feel they demand. The LPK25 really redefines what portability is all about.”

U.S. retail is $XXX.XX. It is available now.

For more information, visit akaipro.com.

### About Akai Professional

The world’s most influential manufacturer of music production gear, Akai Professional develops creative technologies to empower music makers with tools that are unmatched in expressive capability. Akai Professional is best known for creating the legendary MPC, an instrument that has inspired generations of producers and performers and spawned entirely new genres of music. Akai Professional is a part of the inMusic family of premiere music brands.