Akai MPK25 £270 $399. Well built and extremely compact. MPC‑style pads and Note Repeat function are a winning combination. Easy‑to‑use arpeggiator. Editor/librarian software is a welcome bonus. Mains adaptor not supplied. A well‑built, playable and powerful MIDI controller in an unusually small package.
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