AKAI Professional MIDI MIX - USB DAW Controller

AKAI Professional MIDI MIX - Compact USB DAW Controller

The AKAI Professional MIDI MIX is a USB controller designed to optimize your DAW workflow. With eight individual line faders, a master fader, and 24 assignable knobs, it lets you precisely control levels, pan, sends, and effects. It features 16 buttons in two banks for mute, solo, and record per channel, and offers 1-to-1 mapping with Ableton Live for instant control. Its compact form factor, USB power supply, and Kensington locking slot make it the ideal solution for small studios, live studios, and mobile setups.

Main features

• Channel Faders: 8 individual high-precision line faders
• Master Fader: 1 dedicated fader for main output control
• Knobs: 24 knobs (3 per channel) for send, pan, and plug-in parameters
• Channel Buttons: 16 buttons in 2 banks for mute, solo and record
• Auto Mapping: Instant 1-to-1 mapping with Ableton Live (Lite included)
• Connection: USB bus-powered, plug & play without additional drivers
• Security: Kensington slot for anti-theft anchoring
• Format: Ultralight and compact (239 × 201 × 30 mm)
• Weight: 700 g

Product benefits

• Direct touch control of your DAW mixer without the need for a mouse
• Quick access to mute, solo and track arming to speed up recording
• Greater precision in level and parameter adjustments thanks to high-resolution faders and knobs
• Seamless integration with Ableton Live for live and production sessions
• Easy transport and space saving in mobile setups and home studios

Use cases

• Mixing projects in a home studio with physical control of each track
• Live sessions in clubs and small stages with Ableton Live
• Podcast and streaming production with fast channel muting
• Effects and send control in audiovisual productions
• Educational environments and music production workshops

Frequently Asked Questions

• Need additional software? Includes Ableton Live Lite; it works with any MIDI-compatible DAW.
• How do I update my mapping settings? One-to-one mapping with Ableton Live is automatic; in other DAWs, it uses the MIDI Learn feature.
• Is it USB powered? Yes, it doesn't require an external power supply or additional drivers.
• Can I dock it to my desk? It has a Kensington slot to secure the controller.

Description for projects

USB controller with 8 channel faders, 1 master, 24 knobs, 16 mute/solo/record buttons, instant mapping with Ableton Live and Kensington slot.