Samson Graphite M25 - 25-key USB/MIDI mini controller with touch pads and ribbons

Samson Graphite M25 - 25-key USB/MIDI mini controller with touch pads and ribbons

The Samson Graphite M25 is a 25-key velocity-sensitive USB/MIDI mini keyboard controller designed for mobile production and home studios. It packs four velocity-sensitive pads with aftertouch (two A/B banks), eight assignable knobs , a master encoder , transport controls , and touch-sensitive pitch and modulation ribbons into an ultra-portable form factor for expressive performance and direct control of your DAW and virtual instruments. It runs on USB bus power , is plug & play (class-compliant) on Mac/PC, and can be used with iPad via the Apple USB Camera Adapter. It includes editor software for customizing mappings and saving four global presets , plus dedicated Octave± and Sustain buttons to expand your performance without taking up extra space.

Main features

• Keyboard: 25 velocity-sensitive mini-keys for compact playing.
• Pads: 4 trigger pads with aftertouch and dual bank (A/B) for a total of 8 shots.
• Control surface: 8 assignable MIDI knobs + master encoder for critical parameters.
• Expressiveness: dedicated touch ribbons for Pitch Bend and Modulation .
• DAW Transport: Rew/FF/Stop/Play/Rec buttons (assignable).
• Workflow: 4 switchable presets ; PROG mode for sending Program Changes ; CC mode on pads.
• Connectivity: MIDI over USB; USB mini-B port (cable included).
• Power: via USB (bus-powered); iPad compatible via USB camera adapter.
• Quick Controls: Dedicated Octave ± (±4 octaves) and Sustain buttons.
• Deep Editing: Graphite M25 Editor (Mac/Windows) for note/CC mapping, momentary/switch modes, and more.
• Portable form factor: compact chassis of 363 × 156 × 43 mm and 0.65 kg .

Product benefits

• Total control in a small space: knobs, pads with aftertouch, encoder and transport eliminate the need to rely on a mouse.
• Expressive performance: pitch/mod ribbons and pads with aftertouch for nuanced dynamics and modulation.
• True mobility: USB powered and ultra-compact size to carry in a backpack alongside your laptop or tablet.
• Configure to your liking: Edit and save presets for different DAWs or sessions in seconds.

Use cases

• Mobile production: sequencing and beatmaking on trains, in cafes, or in dressing rooms without additional interfaces.
• Home studio: touch control of virtual synthesizers, basic mixing and sample triggering.
• Live and DJ: cues and drums from the pads, automation with the knobs and transports at your fingertips.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it need drivers? No. It's class-compliant on macOS/Windows (plug & play via USB).
• Does it work with iPad? Yes, using the Camera Connection Kit or the Apple Lightning/USB Adapter.
• Are the keys standard size? They're velocity-sensitive mini-keys for maximum portability.
• Can I change assignments? Yes, with the Graphite M25 Editor you can map notes/CCs, pad modes, and save presets.

Description for projects

Compact USB/MIDI controller with 25 velocity-sensitive mini-keys ; 4 pads with aftertouch and 2 banks ; 8 assignable knobs + master encoder ; touch-sensitive Pitch and Mod ribbons ; transport buttons (Rew/FF/Stop/Play/Rec); Octave ± and Sustain ; MIDI over USB , bus-powered ; iPad compatible via adapter; editor for Mac/Windows and 4 global presets ; dimensions 363 × 156 × 43 mm ; weight 0.65 kg ; includes USB cable .