AKAI Professional MPK mini Plus

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AKAI Professional MPK mini Plus

AKAI Professional

MPK mini Plus

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 552530
Model: MPK mini Plus
Price: $159.50

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The MPK mini Plus is a seriously handy little controller. It’s perfect for producers, beatmakers, and anyone needing a compact, portable solution for triggering sounds and sequencing. The integrated arpeggiator and step sequencer add a lot of creative potential for on-the-go music creation.

Product Description

  • AKAI Professional MPK mini Plus
  • USB Controller Keyboard
  • 37 velocity-sensitive mini keys
  • Octave selector button for ten octaves range
  • Pitch and modulation wheel
  • Freely assignable 4-way joystick
  • Eight velocity-sensitive MPC pads with note repeat and full level function
  • Eight assignable rotary controls
  • NKS support for direct control of over 2000 NKS-compatible instruments and effects
  • OLED display
  • Arpeggiator with seven playing modes
  • eight time signatures and adjustable swing
  • Internal synchronisation with tap tempo (30 - 240 BPM) or external synchronisation via USB and MIDI
  • Chords and Scales mode
  • Step sequencer with up to 64 steps and live recording mode
  • Plug'n'play operation without driver installation
  • Power supply via USB-B port
  • Outputs for pitch CV
  • modulation CV and gate: 3.5 mm jack
  • Clock input and output: 3.5 mm jack
  • Sustain pedal input: 6.3 mm jack
  • USB-B port (Class Compliant)
  • MIDI In / Out
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 451 x 180 x 52 mm
  • Weight: 1260 g
  • Includes free Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select Bundle for a genre of your choice for immediate testing and use of the NKS functionality
PROS
  • • Excellent MPC pad feel, responsive and satisfying to trigger.
  • • The OLED display is a huge upgrade for visual feedback.
  • • Assignable joystick provides nuanced control over modulation and pitch.
  • • Chords and Scales mode simplifies composition for beginners.
CONS
  • • Mini keys can be cramped for players with larger hands.
  • • Plastic build feels somewhat less robust than higher-end controllers.
  • • CV/Gate outputs lack dedicated power, requiring external solutions.

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 37
Key Type Velocity-Sensitive Mini Keys
Pads 8 Velocity-Sensitive MPC Pads
Knobs/Faders 8 Assignable Rotary Controls
Connections USB-B, Pitch CV, Modulation CV, Gate
Weight 2.7 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The mini keys are noticeably smaller and require more precise finger placement; it's a compromise for portability.
It's genuinely useful—direct control of Native Instruments instruments simplifies workflow and offers deep integration.
Yes, the CV/Gate outputs function, but you'll need an external power supply for those modules to operate.

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