The new MPK mini is an ultra-compact keyboard controller designed for the traveling musician and the desktop producer. With an array of hardware controls, MPK mini lets you record, compose, and perform with virtual instruments, effect plugins, and DAWs whenever inspiration strikes. It features 25 velocity-sensitive synth-action keys, a 4-way thumb stick for dynamic pitch and modulation manipulation, 8 backlit velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads, and 8 assignable Q-Link knobs. Plus, two banks expand the number of MPC-style pads to 16 for extended creative capabilities. MPK mini includes all the essentials for quickly laying down and expanding upon your musical ideas. MPK mini comes bundled with professional production software and virtual instruments for immediate music creation. Hybrid 3, by AIR Music Tech, is a high-definition synthesizer that can create anything from fat, retro synth sounds to edgy modern leads and everything in between. SONiVOX’s Wobble is an electronic music grime synthesizer that features two independent channels of spectral morphing synthesis with harmonic controls, individual filtering, and discrete LFO controls. MPC Essentials, a groove/beat production and sample-triggering software, lets producers and musicians incorporate genuine MPC workflow into their DAW of choice and extends the power of MPK mini by adding up to 8 pad banks and 4 samples and insert effects per pad. MPC Essentials also runs in standalone mode, so you can start making music without a DAW.
$ 99.99
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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This review is from: Akai Professional MPK MINI MKII 25-Key Ultra-Portable USB MIDI Keyboard and Pad Controller with Joystick (Electronics)
It feels almost rare that a company releases an updated product in which they simply hit every mark for improvement. Assuming you understand everything that was brilliant about the MK1, as we’ll call it, I’ll just run through the new stuff.
1. Pitch/mod wheel (they made it a joystick, I love it) and CC controls. Honestly, for , if you’re looking for portable production, there is no competition. 0
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Great small form factor MIDI controller, By
C. Longo (New York, NY) – See all my reviews
This review is from: Akai Professional MPK MINI MKII 25-Key Ultra-Portable USB MIDI Keyboard and Pad Controller with Joystick (Electronics)
Perfect form factor. Responsive pads. 8 assignable knobs and a thumbstick for pitch and modulation. If you are on the fence about getting the MKI vs MKII my advice is to wait for the MKII. It’s much improved from better pads to a full sized, more sturdy USB jack. I looked at dozens of 25 and 32 key MIDI controllers and this is the best out right now.
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