Reloop has announced the Keypad Pro, the brand’s latest compact DAW workstation with wireless MIDI capabilities and full plug-and-play Bitwig integration.

Billed as an “all-in-one solution for project studios and mobile use”, Keypad Pro features a 25-key velocity-sensitive mini keypad with integrated pitch bend and modulation wheels, and 16 velocity-sensitive, aftertouch-equipped RGB pads that can be used to trigger drum sounds or launch clips (play and stop).

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Eight full channel strips can be found in the control section, together with dedicated line faders, an endless encoder (pan), two potentiometers (send/return), and three illuminated function buttons (Channel, Solo, Rec).

The DAW section, meanwhile, features dedicated buttons for transport and key recording functions like Loop and Metronome. There’s also an OLED display for the real-time reference of parameters and settings, and a shift button for activating secondary functions.

As mentioned, the Keypad Pro is fully integrated into Bitwig Studio and works with the popular DAW via plug and-play. The controller is also MIDI-compatible with all major DAWs.

Connectivity wise, the Keypad Pro can be powered by batteries or USB, and connects to computers via a USB or wirelessly through Bluetooth MIDI. The device also features a Sustain pedal input and a 3.5mm MIDI out jack. Additional recording peripherals can be connected via the integrated passive USB hub (2x USB-A).

Users who purchase the Keypad Pro will also receive a comprehensive software package of plugins and samples as well: Bitwig Studio 8-Track DAW recording software, Loopcloud Studio with 4 million royalty-free samples in all popular genres (access for two months), Excite Audio Lifeline Expanse Lite multi-effects plugin, Melodics (40 free lessons) and a three-months free Serato Studio license.

The Keypad Pro is priced at $249/£219/€249.

Learn more at Reloop.

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