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Akai - MPK Mini Plus 2
The AKAI MPK Mini Plus II master keyboard opens up three octaves of possibilities in a format that keeps your ideas at your fingertips. Its illuminated controls, colourful pads and LCD screen add a touch of flair to your creative space, with a modern look that’s sure to turn heads. Designed to bridge the gap between playing an instrument and music production, this compact keyboard invites you to craft tracks with precision. It’s the perfect tool for developing ideas, even when inspiration is playing hide-and-seek.
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For rhythm work, the 8 backlit MPC pads are velocity-sensitive and respond to pressure via aftertouch. They are ideal for finger drumming on a MIDI keyboard, triggering clips and playing chords. The 8 assignable rotary encoders provide access to effects, filter and pan settings, with a colour display to provide visual feedback on the parameters.
AKAI has added Scales and Chords modes to facilitate harmonic work, whilst the extended arpeggiator and Note Repeat help structure rhythmic patterns. The Glitch, Mutate, Freeze and Strum functions provide tools for varying a sequence or altering its movement. This creative MIDI master keyboard is therefore ideal for compositions that alternate between melodies, chords and programmed rhythms.
The connectivity options extend control capabilities beyond virtual instruments. A MIDI output and three mini-jack CV/Gate outputs facilitate connections with synthesisers, MIDI devices and modular equipment. The MPK Mini Plus II is therefore well suited to a hybrid MIDI and modular studio.
On the software side, the keyboard integrates with Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cubase and Bitwig Studio. With an MPC running MPC3, the controls provide access to transport, mixing, tracks, plugins and clip triggering. The MPC Beats and Ableton Live Lite software, accompanied by a collection of sounds and instruments, provide a starting point for computer-assisted music composition.
Other features
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AKAI Pro MPK Mini Plus II
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USB-C MIDI master keyboard
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Colour: grey
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37-key keyboard (3 octaves)
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Velocity-sensitive mini keys
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Next-generation keyboard with improved action
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RGB backlit, velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads: x8
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Assignable 360° rotary encoders: x8
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Pitch bend and modulation wheels
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360° clickable rotary encoder: x1
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Integrated transport controls
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Backlit buttons: x18
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Modes: Scales, Chords, Arpeggiator, Note Repeat & Full Level
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Creative functions: Glitch, Mutate, Freeze & Strum
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Backlit colour LCD screen
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Included and compatible software, see below ⭣⭣⭣
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Connections:
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Interface & power: USB-C
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MIDI output: 5-pin DIN
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CV/Gate outputs: 3x 3.5 mm TS mini-jacks
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Sustain pedal input: TS jack ∅6.35 mm
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Dimensions: 493 x 192 x 54 mm
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Weight: 1.46 kg
To find out more...
- Compact USB MIDI master keyboard designed for composition, music production and playing on the go.
- 37-key keyboard with improved action, velocity-sensitive
- 8 pads for finger drumming and triggering clips
- 8 encoders for controlling software parameters.
- 3 CV/Gate outputs for controlling analogue synths and modular systems.
- Included and compatible software:
- Standalone MPC & MPC Desktop integration via MPC3
- DAW compatibility: Ableton Live 11/12, FL Studio, Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cubase, Bitwig Studio
- Included software:
- Controls:
- MPC Beats
- Ableton Live Lite
- Instruments & sounds:
- Komplete Select (Akai Edition) by Native Instruments
- Studio Instrument Collection
- AIR Music Tech
- Moog Music
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Having entered the music market in 1984, it didn't take long for Akai to become a leading brand in controllers, drum machines, MPCs, samplers and MIDI controllers. Whether it's standalone with the MPC One, Force or MPC Live 2, or plugged into your computer to take control of your software and virtual instruments with the MPK Mini, Akai Professional lets you make music wherever you want, in an intuitive and creative way. From the smallest portable controller to the largest studio-oriented pad system, Akai Professional has something for every MIDI controller need.
