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Akai Midimix

Description

Essential Information About the AKAI MIDIMIX MIDI Control Surface

  • 8 linear faders + 1 master fader to control your levels like on a real console.
  • 24 potentiometers (3 per channel) to precisely adjust EQ, sends, or effect parameters.
  • "Send All" button to instantly transmit the complete state of your mix to the DAW.
  • 1:1 integration with Ableton Live and included Live Lite license, while remaining compatible with any MIDI software.

A Key Piece in Akai Professional's Compact Range

The MIDIMIX is part of Akai Professional's line of portable controllers designed for mobile studios and live performance. It adopts the ergonomics of a small mixing console and translates it into a robust and ultra-compact format. The result: a simple, reliable, and quick-to-learn control surface, ideal for complementing a master keyboard or a laptop setup.

Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?

Producers, beatmakers, DJs, and sound engineers seeking tactile control over their mixes will find an effective tool here. In the home studio, it replaces mouse gestures with natural movements on faders and knobs. In live settings, it offers direct access to mute/solo/record, effects management, and automation without detours through the screen.

Key Features for Immediate Workflow

Each channel has three assignable potentiometers, perfect for shaping an EQ, adjusting a send to reverb, or controlling a plugin. The 16 buttons divided into two banks facilitate essential functions like "mute," "solo," and "record." The "Send All" button secures your session by sending all parameters to the software in one gesture, useful during a scene change or project recall.

Regarding integration, the MIDIMIX offers direct mapping with Ableton Live for immediate startup, while remaining fully assignable via MIDI Learn in other DAWs. Power and data are transmitted through a single USB cable: plug in, map, mix.

Technical Specifications

Controls and Workflow

  • 8 individual inline faders
  • 1 master fader
  • 24 potentiometers (3 per channel)
  • 16 buttons configured in 2 banks for solo, mute, and record functions
  • "Send All" button for instant sending of all mix parameters to the software

Integration and Compatibility

  • 1:1 mapping with Ableton Live
  • Included Ableton Live Lite license
  • Free assignments for any other MIDI-compatible software

Connectivity and Power

  • USB for power and MIDI data transfer (single cable)

Security, Dimensions, and Weight

  • Kensington security lock
  • Dimensions: 239 x 201 x 30 mm
  • Weight: 700 g
Brand reference number: RAP MIDIMIX

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Used with the APC Mini mainly for video VJing with Resolume Arena, simply perfect, ideal! This product offers 3 rows of 8 knobs, exactly matching the 3 lines of the Dashboard with 8 knobs. Fully assignable as desired, what more could you ask for, except that the knobs do not stick out enough to be easily gripped, but the fader buttons can be removed, so maybe it's possible to remove the knob buttons to replace them with more comfortable ones (provided you find ones with the same mounting pitch). In any case, as a complement to another controller, it's a real killer, but keep in mind this is a modest quality and somewhat miniature controller, so it's impossible to be precise with the faders or knobs.... (Show more)
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Posted on 02/08/2015
By Julian L.
And here we go with the effect ball on Ableton Live, we will be able to have fun at the JMJ, the most compact low-cost mixing console. Unbeatable
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Posted on 20/10/2022
By Thibaud R.
Simple, compact and efficient, good build quality. The knobs seem sturdy. Immediate response on the software. Easy to configure.
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Posted on 21/08/2015
By Christophe D.
I have 2 for Ableton Live The rotary knobs are a bit short for big fingers Very good and solid
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Posted on 01/01/2024
By David R.
Ras conforme à la description
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Posted on 03/09/2021
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very good product
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Posted on 02/11/2021
By Melanie Masclet
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simple and effective, even if the automap didn't work with my version of Ableton
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Posted on 22/08/2016
By Sina A.
Quality product and perfect for beginners
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Posted on 26/09/2023
By Titouan Marechal
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Ideal product for Ableton Live! Nothing to set up / assign. The controller is plug & play. However, unusable in Reaper!
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Posted on 07/02/2021
By THEO KERJOANT
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