Akai Advance 25, 25 keys midi keyboard for advanced virtual instrument performance, semi-weighted velocity-sensitive keybed with aftertouch, integrated 10,9 cm (4.3") high-resolution full-colour screen with dedicated interface buttons, screen provides 1:1 real-time feedback of plugin parameters, includes virtual instrument player software with virtual instrument pre-set management, control mapping and multi patch creation, 8 endless and continuously variable control knobs, 8 rgb illuminated velocity- and pressure-sensitive mpc-style pads, dedicated pad bank, transport control, octave, and performance buttons, note repeat, time-division, pattern arpeggiator, and tap-tempo buttons, rubberised pitch and modulation wheels, inputs for expression pedal and footswitch, usb and 5-pin midi input/output for use with any midi capable software or hardware, also functions as a standalone controller, includes a 16gb download with more than 10,000 sounds from leading virtual instrument designers including air music technology, sonivox and prime loops, virtual instrument player software highlights: plays virtually every vsti compatible plugin, operates as a standalone virtual instrument player for your computer, also operates as a plugin within any au, vst, or aax compatible daw, organises your plugin collection with intuitive browsing by plugin, artist collection instrument type, timbre, and more, access, edit, and mix up to 8 virtual instruments at one time, setlist feature lets live performers switch between patches from any plugin instantly from the keyboard, extensive key zone splitting, custom mapping, and instrument mixing options, pre-mapped to hundreds of industry-leading virtual instruments, unlimited instances of vip may be run in a daw