Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus II 37-Key USB-C MIDI Keyboard Controller
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At a glance
- Condition
- New
- Set
- MPK Mini Plus II
- Model
- MPKMINIPLUS2G
- Dimensions
- 7.55"D x 19.4"W x 2.12"H
- Weight
- 1.4 kg
- Color
- Grey
- Material
- Durable High-Grade Plastic
- In the box
- MPK mini Plus IIQuickstart GuideSafety & Warranty ManualUSB Cable
- Warranty
- 1 year manufacturer.
- Works with
- Laptop, PC
Features 10
- 37 Velocity-Sensitive Mini Keys - Expanded range and expressive feel for two-handed playing, melodies, and chords
- 8 RGB MPC Performance Pads - Dual bank MPC pads with aftertouch for dynamic finger drumming, clip launching, sample triggering
- Advanced Creative Tools - Expanded Arpeggiator, Chord and Note Repeat modes with integrated Glitch, Mutate, Freeze and Strum functions
- Direct DAW & MPC Standalone/Desktop Integration - Seamless transport, mixer, plugin control in popular DAWs and MPC software
- Full Connectivity Hub - Bridge software and hardware with USB-C, full-size MIDI Out, and 3x CV/Gate outs for modular gear
- Real-Time Color Display - Get instant visual feedback on parameters and settings without looking at a computer screen
- Portable Production Powerhouse - Lightweight, USB-powered design, ideal for home studios, desktops, mobile recording setups
- Production Software Package - Includes MPC Beats, Studio Instrument Collection and over 1,000 sounds, Native Instruments Komplete Select Akai Edition, Ableton Live Lite
- Assignable Hardware Controls - 8x assignable rotary knobs and dedicated pitch/mod wheels for hands-on command over your sound
- Box Contents - MPK Mini Plus II, USB-C cable, quickstart guide, safety and warranty manual; MPC 3 Beats and Studio Instrument Collection downloadable after registration
Description
The Akai Pro MPK Mini Plus II is a compact 37-key MIDI keyboard and MIDI controller for music production, beatmaking, songwriting, DAW control, MPC workflows, and hardware synthesizer integration. It combines mini keys, RGB MPC pads, assignable encoders, transport controls, creative chord and arpeggiator tools, a color display, and USB-C, MIDI, sustain, and CV/Gate connectivity.Break through creative blocks with advanced generative tools, including a dynamic Arpeggiator, Chord modes, and new Glitch, Mutate, and Strum functions. The integrated color display provides real-time parameter feedback, keeping you focused on your music. Seamlessly control your favorite DAW, MPC Standalone, or MPC Desktop software with deep integration and pre- mapped transport controls, pads, knobs, mixer functions, clip launching, plugin presets, and track navigation - adding value for both standalone MPC users and computer-based MPC workflows.Connect your entire home studio setup via USB-C, full-size MIDI Out, and three CV/Gate outputs to bridge software instruments with hardware synthesizers and modular gear. Lightweight and USB- powered, the MPK Mini Plus II is the ultimate portable creative hub for musicians and producers on the go.
Specs 32
| Brand | Akai Professional |
|---|---|
| Number of Keys | 37 |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Special Feature | Backlit Drum Pad, Built-In Arpeggiator, Compact, Digital Display, Lightweight, Portable, Programmable, Touch Sensitive Pad, Velocity Sensitive Key |
| Model Name | MPKMINIPLUS2G |
| Additional Features | Backlit Drum Pad, Built-In Arpeggiator, Compact, Digital Display, Lightweight, Portable, Programmable, Touch Sensitive Pad, Velocity Sensitive Key |
| Instrument Key | Any |
| Supported Software | Any Digital Audio Workstation compatible with Windows / Mac OS |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Hardware Interface | USB Type C |
| Keyboard Description | 37 velocity-sensitive mini keys with 10-octave up/down range |
| Control Type | Keyboard Controller |
| Platform | Mac, Windows |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons, Dial, Keyboard, Touch Pad |
| Hardware Platform | PC/Mac |
| Instrument | Keyboard |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Control Method | Push Button |
| Color | Grey |
| Product Style | MPK Mini Plus II |
| Item Highlight | For Producers and Beat Makers, Velocity-Sensitive Keys, MPC Pads, Arpeggiator, Chord Mode, CV/Gate, DAW and MPC Integration |
| Brand Name | Akai Professional |
| Model Number | MPKMINIPLUS2G |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| UPC | 694318027134 |
| Manufacturer | inMusic Brands Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MPKMINIPLUS2G |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 7.55"D x 19.4"W x 2.12"H |
| Size | 37 Key |
| Item Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Material Type | Durable High-Grade Plastic |
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A wonderful MIDI controller, with one flaw...
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Last but not least is the 37-key bed - unlike 25-key bed in other mini controllers, here you get 37 of them, which is just right for playing with 2 hands. The front shape of the keys is not full like you would find in semi / full-weight hammer action keys, and look like the traditional standard design that you'd find in most synth keyboards, only narrower and shorter since it's a mini keyboard after all. As for their feel? They're quite good. They're responsive and makes the job done. I didn't want to have a large keyboard above or under my workstation desk, as it's just going to be in the way and interfere when I don't need it. Hence, I looked for something small for recording music in small parts, and not something for playing an entire masterpiece on - for that I have my digital piano. If you're like me and waited for a small controller for sending midi signals to your DAW and to also have full transport control on top of it, grab this one as long as it exists. The only thing that I didn't figure out yet is how to hook it to my hardware synth via the 5din MIDI connectors. I followed the instructions and connected its USB port to a charging port only, but from some reason I don't get any input on my synth - through my DAW I'm able to router midi input from the MPK mini Plus and control my hardware synth without any problem. I'm still new to it so I think that it's just a setting that I need to adjust in the MPK mini Plus to make it work without a computer.
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Nice MIDI controller at a decent price.
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I have been waiting months for this to come out! I rarely buy gear from amazon because it doesn't always work out the way it should but they were the first to have them. I love this controller. The keys are much nicer then the older smaller MPK mini's and the extra knobs and controls are a game changer. I have always had my pads and keys on a separate controller but I find my workflow with the MPK Mini Plus not only improved, it saved a lot of space on my desktop. I've already bought a second one for my backpack. The one disappointment is the sequencer. It's burred deep in the menu and is not user friendly. To get advanced sequencing out of the unit is a long antiquated process that stifles creativity. Akai needs to improve this with a firmware update in the future, the sequencer is unusable in it's current from. That all said this is still a 5 start piece of gear IMHO. I have use the heck out of mine and it's improved my workflow a lot.
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