The Akai LPK25 ($129 list) features miniature keys, instead of regular, full-size synthesizer keys, but it's very playable. And given the unit's tiny size—perfect for a backpack or overnight or laptop ...
Akai's offerings provide seriously stiff competition in the increasingly packed mini controller market. LPD8 offers MPC-style pads and eight assignable rotary pots. LPK25 has proper mini keys and a ...