Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus 37-key MIDI Controller Keyboard

Akai’s MPK Mini Plus is proof that big things come in small packages. This 37-key MIDI controller fits in any backpack or gig bag, which makes it a cinch for studio producers of live musicians on the go. Regardless of where you play, you’ll have access to every aspect of your sound with pitch and modulation wheels, eight drum pads and rotating parameter knobs, a set of DAW transport controls, and more. Complete with both USB and MIDI connectivity, using your hardware gear or DAW is as simple as plugging it in. Best of all, the Mini Plus comes bundled with a copy of Akai’s MPC Beats DAW, allowing you to instantly come up with your own creations as soon as your controller arrives at your door. If you’re looking for a portable, sturdy controller with ample audial control, the Mini Plus is sure to suffice.

FEATURES

• USB Class-compliant MIDI keyboard and live controller
  
• 37-key Gen 2 keybed offers 3 octaves of comfortable note control
  
• Compact construction allows for an easy travel-friendly fit in nearly any gig bag
  
• 8 RGB-backlit drum pads for exclusive sampling/looping management
  
• New Polyphonic Step Sequencer feature allows for easy creation on the go
  
• Pitch bend and modulation wheels for live tweaking
  
• CV/Gate input/output provides compatibility with external equipment
  
• 8 controllable parameter knobs for mixing control
  
• Dedicated transport controls (Start, Stop, Record, Loop, Locator)
  
• Classic 4-way joystick controller enables creative parameter control
  
• Standalone operation compatible

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Keyboard Controller
  
• Number of Keys: 37
  
• Type of Keys: Semi-weighted
  
• Pads: 8 x MPC RGB
  
• Other Controllers: Pitchbend, Mod Wheel, X/Y Joystick
  
• Encoders/Pots: 8
  
• Sequencer: 2-track Poly Step/Live
  
• Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (sustain)
  
• MIDI I/O: In/Out/USB
  
• USB: 1 x Type B
  
• Other I/O: 5 x 1/8" (pitch, gate, mod, clock)
  
• Computer Connectivity: USB
  
• Software: MCP Beats
  
• Power Supply: USB bus powered
  
• Height: 2.04"
  
• Width: 17.76"
  
• Depth: 7.08"
  
• Weight: 2.78 lbs.