AKAI MIDImix Compact USB MIDI Mixer Controller – Portable DAW Control Surface for Music Production

For producers and performing artists who need instant, hands-on command of their digital audio workstations, the AKAI MIDImix Compact MIDI Mixer Controller provides a powerful, USB-powered solution. Its lightweight chassis slips into any laptop bag, yet it delivers a full mixing console workflow right at your fingertips. Connect via USB, launch your DAW, and you’re ready to adjust levels, tweak effects, and fine-tune plugins in real time—no menu diving or mouse clicks required. Whether you’re crafting beats in a bedroom studio, programming live sets on the road, or routing layered tracks in a rehearsal space, the MIDImix brings immediate control and a tactile feel that accelerates creativity.

Typical DAW mapping can be a tedious, multi-step ordeal, but the MIDImix eliminates that friction. With true 1:1 integration for Ableton Live (Lite included) and seamless MIDI compatibility with other major platforms, you’ll spend less time configuring and more time performing. Hit the dedicated “Send Mixer” button, and every fader, knob, and button instantly aligns with your session—ensuring that volume automation, filter sweeps, and effect sends match your vision. Eight channel faders and a master fader handle level balancing, while 24 rotary encoders give you precise access to EQ bands, reverb sends, or plugin parameters.

Built to endure the rigors of touring and studio life, the MIDImix’s robust metal-and-plastic housing withstands constant setup and teardown. Its controls are laid out in the familiar mixer arrangement you already know, so transitioning from hardware consoles to software sessions requires no learning curve. Onboard mute, solo, and record-arm buttons let you isolate tracks or prepare layers for overdubbing without ever touching your computer keyboard. Add Ableton Link support to synchronize tempos across multiple devices, and you’ve got a compact controller engineered for modern, mobile production.

Key Features

• Portable MIDI Mixer: Ultra-compact, lightweight design ideal for mobile producers, DJs, and live performers needing tactile DAW control.

• Seamless DAW Integration: True 1-to-1 mapping with Ableton Live (Lite included) and broad MIDI support for Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio One, Bitwig, and more.

• Real-Time Control: “Send Mixer” button instantly transmits all fader and knob positions to your DAW, enabling live adjustments without menu navigation.

• Comprehensive Mixer Layout: Eight individual line faders plus one master fader deliver detailed level control for multitrack sessions.

• 24 Rotary Knobs: Three per channel for EQ, effects, pan, or custom parameters—perfect for sculpting your sound.

• Dedicated Channel Buttons: Sixteen buttons in two banks for mute, solo, and record-arm per channel, streamlining track management.

• Ableton Live Set Export & Link Support: Keeps your session in sync across devices and enables straightforward set exporting for live performance.

Specifications

• Device Type: MIDI mixer controller for DAW parameter control

• Inputs/Outputs: USB 2.0 MIDI (class-compliant)

• Faders: 8 × 60 mm line faders; 1 × master 60 mm fader

• Encoders: 24 rotary knobs (3 per channel)

• Buttons: 16 channel buttons (mute/solo/record-arm), 1 × “Send Mixer” button

• Mappings: 1:1 for Ableton Live; user-assignable for other DAWs via MIDI Learn

• Power: USB-bus powered (no external adapter required)

• Dimensions: 248 × 138 × 29 mm (9.8″ × 5.4″ × 1.1″)

• Weight: 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)

• Included Software: Ableton Live Lite; Akai Pro MPC Beats; Akai Pro VIP; hybrid instruments and effects suite