The Akai MIDIMIX is an amazing portable and compact mixer with high performance. With just a single - button press, it can control your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). This gives musicians and producers complete and easy - to - achieve control over the mixing and processing of their digital music creations while on the move. Key features include: a MIDI mixer that can control almost any DAW; 8 individual line faders and 1 master fader; 24 knobs, 3 per channel; 16 buttons in 2 banks offering mute, solo, and record arm functions for each channel; the ability to send all mixer settings to the DAW with one button click; and 1 - to - 1 mapping with Ableton Live (Ableton Live Lite is included). To learn about the technical details, download the user manual here.


Using the Akai MIDIMIX is super easy. First, connect it to your DAW. You can then use the 8 individual line faders and 1 master fader to adjust the volume levels. The 24 knobs, arranged 3 per channel, are great for making detailed adjustments. The 16 buttons in 2 banks let you quickly mute, solo, or arm a channel for recording. When you're happy with your settings, just press one button to send them all to the DAW. Remember to handle it gently as it's a portable device. Keep it away from water and extreme temperatures. If it gets dirty, use a soft, dry cloth to clean it. And don't forget to check for software updates regularly to keep it running smoothly.