Neither of these keyboard controllers come with endless encoders. With both you’ll get assignable knobs with designated start/ end points.

Also equipped with Triple Pedals unit with the same functions as the grand piano, which gives you a more authentic piano playing experience. Buy the Akai & aside from the keyboard you also get software including MPC Beats & a couple of software instruments. All things you don’t get with the DMK. Not exactly ideal for beginners, but we wouldn’t go as far as to say it’s a dealbreaker. Donner’s take simplifies this significantly, coming with a two-octave pad keyboard, which allows the synth to be played chromatically. Sequencing is more straightforward too; steps are input one by one, allowing users to select a pitch and then input note length and assignslides or accents before moving on to the next step.It does come with the power cable and pedals, but unfortunately, you have to buy the seat separately

If you are near a TV or a complex magnetic environment, there is some chance that the sound and resonance of the piano will be affected. Please keep a suitable space. However, that’s probably because the DMK 25 also boasts 4 assignable faders. A feature you will not find on the Launchkey Mini. In fact, to get any sort of faders on a Launchkey, you’d need to upgrade to at least 49 keys!! While both have 25 keys, those on the DMK are mini-sized keys, whilst those on the Starrykey are full size. What’s more, in terms of keyfeel, those on the Starrykey are semi weighted, yet those on the DMK 25 are a lot lighter & feel very much like a synth action. The default grand piano voicing is convincing and sounds good with the build-in speakers. The keyboard comes with a variety of modern sounds and rhythms, though I like the pure piano sound best. And it connects to a PC via USB, allowing for unlimited sound possibilities. Piano legs are made of wood wrapped in lightweight metal to reduce the overall weight, making the piano durable and enhancing aesthetics. They're also more adaptable to a wide range of temperatures and environments.This piano does feature 88 weighted keys, which is a real bonus at this price point. They have a nice weight to them, too - not too heavy and not too light. Playing these after transitioning from a spring-loaded keyboard is going to take a while, but it's an imperative part of learning to play the piano, and for the target market of the Donner DEP-20 they've done a pretty good job. The keys are plastic throughout, and the action is graded, meaning the keys at the bottom are heavier than at the top, which is just like a real piano. This product comes with a MIDI USB interface. You can input the MIDI signal of the piano into the computer, and then get the filtered sound you want on the music editing software of the computer, but this sound cannot be played from the speaker of the piano. This digital piano is perfect for people looking for a wooden keyboard option that looks and sounds like a real piano. Donner creates some of the most realistic-sounding digital pianos, and this one is no exception. For people looking to downsize from a grand piano, this model is only 50 inches long by 14 inches wide, so it fits in almost any room.

Ask us & this is where the Donner DMK 25 really shines + also the exact reason why you’d buy it! So let’s just say that, if you’re seriously considering the: Arturia Minilab, Akai MPK Mini or the Novation Launchkey Mini, STOP right there. And before you swipe your credit card, take 5 to read up on the DMK 25, as we’d say you’d seriously struggle to find a better all-round 25 key combo.That way deciding whether the Donner DMK 25 is worth it for you, shouldn’t actually be that difficult. And besides, as much as we would love you to consider our verdict, we understand that midi keyboards are a lot like shoes… there’s no 1 size fits all. You really have to make up your own mind as to whether they’re the right fit for you. Keys on both controllers are mini-size keys & have a similar feel to them. If anything they’re what you’d expect from mini-keys. Lightweight & pretty soft in terms of resistance. The transport controls on the DMK 25 integrate really well with the majority of DAWs & do a lot to bring mouse-work to a minimum. Workflow gold! While you won’t find an LCD screen on the Donner DMK, you will find one on the Akai. Although to be honest, we didn’t actually find the screen all that useful. Nice perk to have, but if you ask us, it’s no dealbreaker. The power of music manifests itself as the agent of connection. Each of us is somewhat universally connected in the world of music, where we revisit our deepest surge of emotion.

The included sustain pedal in this doesn't really feel like it's of great quality - however it is a significant step up based on what you get from other manufacturers. I've got to give Donner top marks for this one, as they've gone above and beyond and it really does enhance the experience.While the keys on the DMK 25 feel better than we expected, you can get 25 key controllers with more in the way of keyfeel. The Arturia Minilab being the most obvious comparison. For any key-focused player, a midi controller with full-sized or weighted keys may be a better bet. Is this velocity sensitive? The harder you press, the sound is louder and press lightly, the volume is lower. This is probably where the Donner DEP-20 impressed me the most. The presence and the depth of sound the speakers give is not at all what I was expecting for a piano this cheap. In fact, I'd wager that the speakers in this instrument are at least on par with, if not better than the speakers included with the Yamaha P125 or Casio PX160 - they're that good, and I have to say I was very impressed. If you’ve a fetish for knobs… (eyebrows raise), then the MPK is where it’s at. Not only does it have double the amount you’ll find on the DMK, but these 8 knobs are also endless. While the DMK 25 works (& works well with Ableton Live), the Launchkey is ‘that’ bit more integrated. Then again, you’d expect that with it being designed specifically for Ableton. However for other DAWs, both are just as good.