AKAI Professional MPK Mini Plus – 37 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 8 MPC Pads, Sequencer, MIDI/CV/Gate I/O, and Music Production Software

mini keyboard line revolutionized portable music-making for producers, beat makers, and creatives. The new MPK Mini Plus builds on that innovation by empowering users with more controls for creative expression, and more connectivity for expanded hardware integration while maintaining a very familiar layout and compact footprint.

More Room to Play
MPK Mini Plus features 37 mini keys with the Gen 2 dynamic keybed for expanded melodic and harmonic creation. 3 full octaves mean more room for two-handed chords, arpeggiation, and laying down solos or soundscapes. The Gen 2 dynamic keybed features our most playable keys ever with a wider velocity range, delivering a world-class level of note dynamics and response.

Full-Size Control
MPK Mini Plus offers extensive controls featuring 8 velocity-sensitive drum pads that are perfect for playing beats. Dial in effects with the 8 assignable 360-rotary knobs for every function including filters, automation, pan controls, and more. MPK Mini Plus also has dedicated transport controls for total integration into your DAW.

Operation & Connectivity
The new 2-track step sequencer is convenient when you need to capture new ideas on the fly. Connect to Class -Compliant USB devices or 5-pin MIDI devices. MPK Mini Plus also features CV/Gate connectors to interface with your racks and other modular synths. Record up to 8 notes per chord step and up to 16 note drum step patterns.

Includes MPC Beats
The bundled MPC Beats software DAW for Mac and PC offers the iconic MPC workflow right on a desktop or laptop computer, and also includes thousands of sounds, drum samples, loops, and plugin instruments to create your next hit song. MPC plugin instruments like Electric and Tubesynth will come alive with an extended range. MPK Mini Plus will fit in most bags for easy transport alongside your favourite everyday music production items.