Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus

Akai Professional have revolutionised portable music-making for producers and beat makers all over the world with the new 37-key MPK Mini Plus keyboard. The MPK Mini Plus empowers musicians, giving them full creative control that delivers ultimate feel and expression, as well as next generation performance tools. With advanced connectivity, unite all your favourite studio devices for complete and expanded hardware integration in a compact 3-octave design.

Performance starts with the keys. MPK Mini Plus features 37 keys with the Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed for expanded melodic and harmonic creation. With 3 full octaves, the MPK Mini Plus allows more room for two-handed chords, arpeggiation, and laying down solos or soundscapes. The Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed delivers a world-class level of note dynamics and response through incredibly playable keys with a wider velocity range. With more keys, your music will need new ways to add feel and expression, so the MPK Mini Plus adds Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheel controllers to help your keyboard performances truly come alive. With the iconic Joystick Controller, there's no shortage of tactile interaction for near limitless expression.

Exclusive to the new MPK Mini Plus, enjoy dedicated Transport controls for total integration into your DAW. There is no need to go back-and-forth from your QWERTY keyboard or mouse, meaning you can stay engaged in the creative workflow with dedicated Play, Stop, Record, Loop and Locator buttons. 8 velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC drum pads are the backbone for assigning program changes and triggering additional CC parameters, as well as programming and playing them all-important dynamic beats and programming drums. Dial in effects with the 8 assignable 360- rotary knobs for every function including filters, automation, pan controls, and more.

The MPK Mini Plus can operate with standalone functionality, designed for those spontaneous creative moments or quick jams sessions. With the new polyphonic Step Sequencer, the MPK Mini Plus is convenient for capturing new ideas on the fly. Record notes and drum patterns simultaneously for some serious standalone music creation. Connect to any Class-Compliant USB or 5-pin MIDI device and use the CV/Gate connectors to plug into your rack and other modular synths. Versatile enough for the serious beginner looking to grow their creative space, or for those seasoned pros who want to get the most out of their studio, the MPK Mini Plus is designed to empower all music-making producers.

The bundled MPC Beats software DAW for Mac and PC offers the iconic MPC workflow right on a desktop or laptop computer. Including thousands of sounds, drum samples, loops, and plugin instruments, you could create your next hit song. a 37-note Gen 2 Keybed, MPC plugin instruments like Electric and Tubesynth will come alive with extended sonic range. Set the MPK Mini Plus on a desktop and connect with standalone MPC devices to control Mellotron and Hype plugins. Even with 3 octaves, MPK Mini Plus will fit in your gig bag to easily transport alongside everyday music production items. It’s simple; adding MPK Mini Plus to any workflow equals expressive creativity and intuitive control for modern music creation and beat making.

• 37-key Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed.
• Transport Controls.
• Assignable Joystick for Dynamic MIDI Control.
• 8 RGB-backlit Drum Pads.
• Pitch Bend and Mod Wheels Onboard Step Sequencer.
• CV/Gate I/O.
• 5-pin MIDI I/O.
• Connectors: USB Type B.
• 5 1/4" (3.5mm) CV Outputs.
• 2 MIDI DIN In/Out Ports.
• 1 Sustain input.