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This guide is a basic overview on how to setup your eie eie pro in ableton live lite, and ableton live. Here well take a look at whether eie pro lives up to its tough looks and impressive feature list. Akai professional apc key 25 ableton live controller with keyboard. Buy akai professional eie pro professional 24bit audiomidi interface with. If you have any questions please email us directly. Compact and powerful, the eie io is an ideal audio solution for both amateur and experts alike. The day before the namm show 2015, in a suite of the hilton hotel in anaheim, akai professional did a secret demo of the brand new advance keyboard series and. Stereo graphic equalizer 19 pages recording equipment akai mpc quick start manual. In 2009, akai professional collaborated with ableton on the first dedicated ableton controller, the apc40. What is a good software to use with an akai pro mpk mini midi. If you are a windows user, we will also need to download and install asio4all. Using insert points akai eie pro and the alesis 3632 youtube. As i mentioned in my opening comments, the akai eie pro build quality has a military grade feel about it.
Mpc software 2 heavyweight production hub add to compare. See the change log 3 recent recent activity 5 new topics today frequently asked questions. Akai apc key 25 ableton live usb performance controller panel keyboard interface. Akai professional eie pro professional 24bit audio. The eie features traditional midi in and out jacks for playing and controlling software with keyboard and pad controllers, workstations, and other midicompatible instruments. This video is the first in a series explaining why i recently switched music making platforms. Ableton happens to be my preference but just about any daw should do the trick. Akai impc pro 2 brings audio tracks, ableton link, audio unit. First, you must be sure to install the latest drivers for your operating system. Details about akai professional eie pro usb audio interface. Alesis v49 usb midi pad keyboard controller w ableton live lite inc warranty. I am happy with my akai eie pro, its a quirky piece of gear and it seems to me discounting the initial problems getting it working to be very featurerich for the price.
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Use the included usb cable to connect the eie pro to your computer. New listing akai eie pro audio interface 24bit 96khz usb used once boxed. Retronyms and akai have released impc pro 2 a major update that adds new track types, support for audio units, extended midi support and the ability to create complete songs essentially turning the app into a mobile daw. Buy akai pro audio equipment and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
The silver and black eie or electromusic interface expander pro is the. Honestly, any software that recognizes midi input will work. Ive had no issues with latency using this unit work logic pro, garageband, and logic express. Always keep in mind that 828 series from motu costs nearly three times as much as the eie pro. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Akai impc pro 2 brings audio tracks, ableton link, audio.
I recently purchased the akai mpk249, and i was curious, should i invest in a synth software like xfer serum. Check out this video that walks you through connecting equipment to the eie pro s insert points. Eie s usb interface is class compliant for plugandplay operation with mac os x and windows xp, vista and 7. I young relative keeps expressing an interest in making his own music, and hes dabbled with fruityloops. This evolves the mobile beatmaking app concept into a more complete song creation tool, says retronyms cofounder jp walton. The silver and black eie or electromusic interface expander pro is the followup to akais first foray into audio interface production the eie and builds on the company. Akai eie pro audiomidi interface with usb hub the eie pro is a tabletop usb audio interface perfectly tailored for your project and portable studio setups. The eie pro features traditional midi in and out jacks for playing and controlling software with keyboard and pad controllers, workstations, and other midicompatible instruments.
The preamps introduce a fair amount of noise, compared to the motu pramps. The 249 comes with its own software, but i have not used it yet, so would it be worth it to just get the serum software now, or farther down the line. Absolutely only recording software and the eie pro. Eies usb interface is class compliant for plugandplay operation with mac os x and windows xp, vista and 7. I was looking for a usb audio interface, with inputs and outputs lines, as well as instruments, with a d 24bit, 96khz converter, for use with laptop or pc pc tower portability, windows 7 and 8. In the audio devices tab under system settings, select eie pro as your default input and default output. Max25 also comes with ableton live lite akai pro edition software, one of the most popular and powerful performance and production programs worldwide. First, we need to make ableton aware of the interface. Audiodubai now also apply free shipping to all akai purchases throughout bahrain, kuwait, oman, qatar and saudi arabia.
The 8 faders control the baduda filters audio effect rack you can grab from here. Akai apc 40 is one of the most popular controllers for ableton live along side the launchpad. Feb 06, 2018 honestly, any software that recognizes midi input will work. Akai professional advance secret hotel room demo youtube. Akai mpk49good conditionused in smoke free studiono broken keys. Does akais eie pro audio interface live up to its tough looks and impressive feature list. These steps will work with most versions of ableton, although we are using ableton live 9 as the example in this walkthrough.
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Unless youre very patient and never update your os or software. Eie ableton setup lets get started by connecting your eie to the computer, and powering it on using the included power supply. Akais latest audio interface boasts a formidable feature set and an emphasis on robust hardware and simple operation. From what ive learned, akai is extremely slow on releasing drivers, and chances are good there will be a new version of the mac os and suddenly your akai will be a paperweight for an unreasonable. The three additional usb ports allow the eie pro to function as a hub as well, bridging other midi controllers and harddrives to the computer. At the bottom of the shopping cart page, enter the code printed on the coupon included in the box with your akai pro. The akai eie pro, by comparison is a simpler unit, but works very well. Whether you are a customer or dealer, if you already own an akai pro product, or if you just have presales questions, the akai pro technical support team is available to help. This guide is a basic overview on how to setup your eieeie pro in ableton live lite, and ableton live. This template works very similar to fxgrid for launchpad in addition to utilizing the knobs and faders for custom effect control.
The eie pro conforms to the normal use, terminology and function of these ports. Akai mpk25 software cd disk operating disk from akai for the mpk 25 due to the massive impact from covid19 virus some orders are subject to delays in processing and shipping. The brand is no stranger to digital audio, however, having built its reputation upon a range of samplers that became the first choice of professional and home studios throughout the 80s and 90s. Jun 24, 2016 the akai eie and akai eie pro are the first two audio interfaces to bear the famous akai name. I just spent the entire day resetting my msi gs73, reinstalling windows 10, optimising for audio, downloading the latest version of ableton live, downloading the latest akai drivers for the eie pro. Simply go to the ableton online store and add your selection to your shopping cart. The silver and black eie or electromusic interface expander pro is the followup to akais first foray into audio interface production the eie and builds on the companys considerable reputation for manufacturing userfriendly, durable hardware. Apc40 mkii features a 5x8 rgb cliplaunching grid, so you can launch clips using 40 responsive triggers. Now akai has built on this original partnership to introduce a reimagined live performance controller. I still, having gone through everything ive gone through, would not swap it for another interface in the same price range. Consisting of four xlrtrs combo inputs and a usb hub, the akai professional eie io also contains firstrate components like nickelplated input jacks, analogstyle vu meters and a rugged aluminum casing. Apr 23, 20 here well take a look at whether eie pro lives up to its tough looks and impressive feature list. If portability is your main concern, look elsewhere.
Akai gear ships to the united arab emirates, dubai and abu dhabi with free international shipping. Feb 09, 2017 this video is the first in a series explaining why i recently switched music making platforms. What is a good software to use with an akai pro mpk mini. Akai eie pro 24bit audio midi interface with usb 2. Ableton live loop guitar akai apc mini mpk mini focusrite. Based closely on the mpk49 the first keyboard to feature mpc pads, the mpk25 is a 25key model that retains the same flexibility and sonic versatility that made the mpk49 so popular.
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