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Feb 12, 2026 9:09 PM

Akai Professional APC Key 25 MK2 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

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Amazon has Akai Professional APC Key 25 MK2 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller (APCKEY25MK2) on sale for $79. Shipping is free.

Sweetwater also has Akai Professional APC Key 25 MK2 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller (APCKEY25MK2) on sale for $79. Shipping is free.

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  • 5-inch x 8-inch grid matrix includes 40 buttons for launching clips in your session
  • RGB-backlit pads ensure vivid representation of on-screen information
  • Streamlined visual layout ensures a clutter-free experience
  • Righthand buttons let you launch and manage entire scenes
  • Shift controls allow for click-free control of clips and scenes
  • 4-way navigation buttons enable painless movement throughout your clip matrix
  • 8 assignable rotary knobs feature 360º range of motion to accommodate use in with any parameters
  • 25-note Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed provides responsive, synth-weight keys for instrumental performance
  • Dedicated oct up/down, and shift buttons drastically increase range of key-based playback
  • Included AIR Music Technology plug-ins add inspiring instruments across numerous synths and pianos

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Amazon has Akai Professional APC Key 25 MK2 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller (APCKEY25MK2) on sale for $79. Shipping is free.

Sweetwater also has Akai Professional APC Key 25 MK2 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller (APCKEY25MK2) on sale for $79. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Details:
  • 5-inch x 8-inch grid matrix includes 40 buttons for launching clips in your session
  • RGB-backlit pads ensure vivid representation of on-screen information
  • Streamlined visual layout ensures a clutter-free experience
  • Righthand buttons let you launch and manage entire scenes
  • Shift controls allow for click-free control of clips and scenes
  • 4-way navigation buttons enable painless movement throughout your clip matrix
  • 8 assignable rotary knobs feature 360º range of motion to accommodate use in with any parameters
  • 25-note Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed provides responsive, synth-weight keys for instrumental performance
  • Dedicated oct up/down, and shift buttons drastically increase range of key-based playback
  • Included AIR Music Technology plug-ins add inspiring instruments across numerous synths and pianos

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Written by SaltyOne | Staff

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Written by phoinix | Staff

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Feb 13, 2026 10:54 PM
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ninkeiFeb 13, 2026 10:54 PM
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Just ordered one for my kids to play with; they're not super musical but both started piano a few months ago.
Any recommendations on software (garage band?) or youtube learning channels etc?
Feb 14, 2026 12:53 AM
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NavyMorning7707Feb 14, 2026 12:53 AM
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Quote from ninkei View quoted comment :
Just ordered one for my kids to play with; they're not super musical but both started piano a few months ago.
Any recommendations on software (garage band?) or youtube learning channels etc?
Akai keyboards usually come with some decent software.
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Feb 14, 2026 1:06 AM
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kogepaanFeb 14, 2026 1:06 AM
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Quote from ninkei View quoted comment :
Just ordered one for my kids to play with; they're not super musical but both started piano a few months ago.
Any recommendations on software (garage band?) or youtube learning channels etc?
You didn't mention platform, but since you're on Mac: yes garage band, on iPad also check out Korg's offerings as well as Koala Sampler.
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Feb 14, 2026 2:27 AM
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ahowes83Feb 14, 2026 2:27 AM
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I think you can sometimes get the mark 4 open box for around this price
Feb 14, 2026 2:51 AM
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NattefrostFeb 14, 2026 2:51 AM
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holy crap too many pads
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Feb 14, 2026 3:17 AM
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huehueFeb 14, 2026 3:17 AM
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Quote from ninkei View quoted comment :
Just ordered one for my kids to play with; they're not super musical but both started piano a few months ago.Any recommendations on software (garage band?) or youtube learning channels etc?
Ableton Live is invaluable software to learn if doing anything audio related imo. Or logic, but also imo it is inferior. Personally i jump between FL Studio and Ableton. ProTools is good if just recording and mixing. So many good youtube channels nowadays. Au5 has fantastic sound design tutorials.
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Feb 14, 2026 6:35 AM
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zachary80Feb 14, 2026 6:35 AM
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Quote from ninkei View quoted comment :
Just ordered one for my kids to play with; they're not super musical but both started piano a few months ago.
Any recommendations on software (garage band?) or youtube learning channels etc?
Reaper has an unlimited free trial and is very powerful digital audio workstation (DAW)
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Feb 14, 2026 8:27 AM
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Tek13Feb 14, 2026 8:27 AM
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Quote from ninkei View quoted comment :
Just ordered one for my kids to play with; they're not super musical but both started piano a few months ago.Any recommendations on software (garage band?) or youtube learning channels etc?
Besides GarageBand, Akai will include lite versions of good software, especially Ableton live. As this keyboard is mostly to control that software, I'd just use that. If they outgrow it, it's an easy upgrade to one of the most popular music production software platforms around.
Feb 14, 2026 3:40 PM
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bruisersmithFeb 14, 2026 3:40 PM
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Quote from ahowes83 View quoted comment :
I think you can sometimes get the mark 4 open box for around this price
What mark 4 are you talking about? I looked into this and the APC Key's most recent version looks to be mk2?
Feb 15, 2026 1:24 AM
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SharpTerrier5788Feb 15, 2026 1:24 AM
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This or the mini mark 4?
Feb 15, 2026 4:39 PM
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savFeb 15, 2026 4:39 PM
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This or Arturia minilab 3?
Feb 15, 2026 7:54 PM
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Rav8Feb 15, 2026 7:54 PM
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Noob here. This or MPK MK3 ? Does Akai Professional MPK Mini MK3 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard work without a computer or tablet when you need to output to speakers? Don't fully understand other differences, but both ar ein same price range.

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