Whether you're into bedroom recording or stage performing, the Akai MPK25 is a controller that's far more compact than the MPK49 and will get the job done with style -- and won't break the bank. 25 semi-weighted keys along with 12 MPC pads serve as the core controls for the MPK25, but that's not even close to the extent of its features. With 12 knobs, 4 buttons, tap tempo, time division, note repet, an arpeggiator, and a swing option, the MPK25 is a portable weapon for anyone looking to have versatile control over virtually any MIDI-using DAW.