All-in-one DAW Control and Performance Power
Adding to Reloop’s DJ and beat-crafting repertoire, the Keypad Pro is a clever, compact, and all-encompassing production powerhouse that expertly balances portability and pliability, delivering all the essentials for a bona fide DAW workstation. This 25-key MIDI controller augments the music-making capabilities of its predecessor, more than earning its “Pro” namesake: expanded DAW integration, pre-mapped Bitwig Studio controls, customizable pitch-bend and modulation wheels, versatile interoperative connectivity, and built-in Bluetooth that gives you fully wireless MIDI capabilities. Returning are the eight channel strips, 16 RGB-backlit performance pads, onboard transport controls, fundamental recording controls, and the slew of Chord, Scale, and arpeggiator modes that make this mobility-minded machine formidable directly controlling external hardware as well as your suite of virtual DAW-fueled possibilities. Sweetwater’s producers and beat makers agree: with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch supplementing the expressive multimodality of its connective capabilities, the Reloop Keypad Pro has everything you need to pursue your creative endeavors anywhere — just plug in and play!
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Pre-mapped for Bitwig and primed for anything
As a true DAW workstation, the Reloop Keypad Pro comes equipped with all the essential controls for recording virtually anywhere. Each of its eight channels features dedicated linear faders; an endless encoder for panning controls; dual potentiometers for send and return functions; and a trio of backlit Channel, Solo, and Record buttons, with shift functions for Group, Mute, and Stop Clip options, respectively. What’s more, a slew of core controls for master-level DAW management is on hand, including looping, tap tempo, scene, automation, and marker-management controls, with a vivid OLED screen giving you dynamic, real-time feedback as you play. Out of the box, the Keypad Pro is pre-mapped for use with Bitwig Studio, but this controller is compatible with virtually every DAW available.
Flexible and ferocious — DAW, optional
For all the Keypad Pro’s software sorcery, its performance potential extends well beyond the virtual realm. An included adapter lets you connect from the side-mounted 3.5mm TRS MIDI jack to any compatible 5-pin DIN port, allowing you to wield nearly any external hardware with the full, pliable power of the Keypad Pro, including synthesizers, sequencers, drum machines, effects units, and beyond. For those utilizing wireless or smart devices in their setups, your aural arsenal is fully ready for Keypad Pro connectivity, thanks to built-in Bluetooth LE — full MIDI control of your laptop, desktop, iPad, or iOS device, sans wires, and ready for everything the Keypad Pro can produce. Furthermore, a 1/4-inch jack accommodates footswitch connections, further bolstering the extended performance possibilities that the Keypad Pro introduces compared to its predecessor.
Versatile connectivity for anytime playing and recording
Since battery-powered use isn’t everyone’s preference, the Reloop Keypad Pro can run with full bus power, with the included USB Type-C to USB Type-B cable, supporting 2-way MIDI, as well. But connections abound on this portable powerhouse, thanks to the inclusion of a passive hub that features two USB Type-A ports. With these, numerous peripherals, like recording devices or storage units, can be directly utilized by your Keypad Pro, adding to the versatility and performance-focused panache that makes every entry in Reloop’s array a must-have tool for producers and recording artists who need the full suite of DAW-workstation capabilities, without sacrificing portability.
Reloop Keypad Pro Features:
- All-in-1 DAW workstation gives you full recording and performance capabilities in a portable powerhouse
- 25 keys and 16 performance pads support an adjustable 9-octave range, with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch, for uncompromising detail and expression
- Arpeggiator, Scale mode, and Chord mode provide extensive creative tools for virtual and physical instrumental control and composition
- 8 channel sections include dedicated knobs for panning, send, and return values, with a linear fader and Solo/Record/Mute controls
- Dedicated transport and DAW-function controls mean seamless plug-and-play possibilities
- Extensive compatibility and pre-mapped Bitwig functionality guarantee uncompromising use with virtually any DAW, complemented by MIDI CC/PC modes
- Bluetooth LE supports fully wireless MIDI control of your computer or iOS smart device
- Included USB-C to USB-B cable allows for bus power and 2-way MIDI operation
- Passive 2-port USB-A hub extends your range for connecting peripheral storage and recording devices
- OLED screen gives you real-time and adjustable feedback
- 3.5mm TRS MIDI out and included 5-pin DIN adapter enable seamless interoperative integration with external synths, sequencers, drum machines, and additional hardware instruments
- 1/4-in. Sustain input further expands opportunities for expressive, powerful performances
