AKAI Professional midimix

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AKAI Professional midimix

AKAI Professional

midimix

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 365142
Model: midimix
Price: $95.70

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The Midimix is a neat little controller – perfect for bedroom producers or anyone just starting out with a DAW. It gives you real fader action, which is a huge upgrade from mouse control, and the Totalsync feature is seriously clever. It's not a replacement for a full-fledged mixer, but it's a fantastic, affordable way to get hands-on with your tracks.

Product Description

  • AKAI Professional Midimix
  • USB DAW Controller
  • 8 Faders
  • 1 master fader
  • 24 Rotary knobs: 3 per channel
  • 16 Buttons: Mute
  • Solo and Record per channel
  • Totalsync function button sends all settings with one click to the DAW
  • Connection for a Kensington lock
  • Default mapping for Ableton Live
  • System Requirements: Mac OSX 10.4.11 or later (at least 10.5 recommended)
  • Windows XP or later (at least Vista recommended)
  • 1 free USB port
  • Dimensions: 239 x 201 x 30 mm
  • Weight: 700 g
  • Includes license for Ableton Live Lite (manufacturer)
PROS
  • • Solid plastic build feels surprisingly robust for the price.
  • • Totalsync is a genuine time-saver for quick DAW integration.
  • • 8 faders offer tactile control over key mixer parameters.
  • • Compact size makes it ideal for smaller studios or mobile setups.
CONS
  • • Plastic knobs feel a little 'plasticky' – lack premium rotational feel.
  • • Limited channel strip functionality compared to higher-end mixers.
  • • The included Ableton Live Lite is a basic intro version.

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Key Features

Type USB DAW Controller
Controls 8 Faders, 1 Master Fader, 24 Rotary Knobs, 16 Buttons
Connections USB-B
Power Bus-Powered (USB)
Weight 700 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

It essentially sends the current MIDI mapping of the Midimix to your DAW, allowing for instant synchronization of fader and knob positions – very handy for transferring settings between projects.
Absolutely! While it's pre-mapped for Ableton, it's class-compliant and easily re-mapped to any DAW that supports MIDI control surfaces.
These are manual faders – they require you to physically move them to adjust levels within your DAW. They don't automatically follow the DAW’s fader positions.

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