Akai MPK mini Plus 37-Key MPK Mini Keyboard

About: Akai MPK mini Plus 37-Key MPK Mini Keyboard

The new MPK Mini Plus empowers musicians and Live Performers with full creative control delivering ultimate feel and expression. Along with next generation performance tools, advanced connectivity easily and fully unites all your favorite studio devices for complete and expanded hardware integration in a compact 3-octave design.

• 37-key Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed
• 8 RGB-backlit MPC Drum Pads - legendary MPC feel and performance for dynamic beat-making
• Step Sequencer
• CV/Gate I/O
• 5-pin MIDI In/MIDI Out
• Dedicated Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels to help you add feel and expression in real-time
• Assignable Joystick Controller
• DAW Transport Controls to quickly navigate your projects with the touch of a button
• 8 Assignable 360 rotary knobs to control effects and automation

37 KEYS - GEN 2 DYNAMIC KEYBED

MPK Mini Plus features 37 keys with the Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed for expanded melodic and harmonic creation. 3 full octaves for two-handed chords, arpeggiation, solos and soundscapes on incredibly playable keys with a wider velocity range, delivering a world-class level of note dynamics and response.

CREATIVE STEP/LIVE SEQUENCER / ARPEGGIATOR

For those creative moments or DAW-less jams sessions, the onboard polyphonic 2-track step/live Sequencer captures new melodic and drum patterns on the fly. 8 notes of polyphony per step, 16 notes per Drum Step and an onboard Arpeggiator offer endless creative possibilities.

REAL MPC DRUM PADS

8 velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC Drum Pads are the backbone for not only playing dynamic beats and programming drums, but for also assigning program changes and triggering additional CC parameters.

ASSIGNABLE 360-ROTARY KNOBS

Dial in effects with the 8 assignable 360-rotary knobs for every function including filters, automation, pan controls, and more. Add depth and dimension to your tracks by writing precise automation.

CHORDS AND SCALES MODES

MPK Mini Plus features two modes to help simplify and accurately enhance your performances. Chords Mode plays multiple notes and inversions with a single key, and Scales Mode enables the keybed to play notes only in the selected scale. For both modes, many creative options are available along with 15 scale settings.

TRANSPORT CONTROLS

The MPK Mini Plus has dedicated Transport Controls for total integration into your DAW. Transport Controls help you stay engaged in the creative workflow with dedicated Play, Stop, Record, Loop, and Locator buttons.

REAL PITCH AND MODULATION WHEELS

With more keys, your music will need new ways to add feel and expression, so the MPK Mini Plus adds dedicated Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheel controllers to help all keyboard performances truly come alive.

ASSIGNABLE JOYSTICK CONTROLLER

For even more expression, assign parameters to the Joystick’s X/Y axis and morph between effects to create unique and interesting textures in your productions. Assign up to 4 parameters to the Joystick right from the keyboard itself.

USB, 5-PIN MIDI, CV/GATE CONNECTORS

Connect to any Class-Compliant USB or 5-pin MIDI device and use the CV/Gate connectors and Sync I/O to trigger and control your Euro-rack and other modular synths. The MPK Mini Plus is versatile enough for any musician wanting to get the most out of their favorite DAW, VST instruments and analog gear.

DAW CONTROL MAPPING

MPK Mini Plus can be mapped to your favorite DAW such as FL, Logic, and Ableton—giving you all the portable creative control you need. Take advantage of controlling your Transport, macros, mixing environments and even writing automation for your favorite plugin effects and instruments.

INCLUDES MPC BEATS SOFTWARE DAW

Includes the powerful MPC Beats software DAW, based on the legendary MPC hardware. Turn your computer into a professional recording studio with the MPC Beats software featuring all the drum sounds, samples, plugin instruments, and insert effects needed to create modern, professional music.

Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) Software Partnership

Akai Professional and Native Instruments have partnered together to bring NKS integration to the MPK Controller series. Experience the seamless connection between your MPK controller and NI’s legendary sounds with NKS for yourself with your free Komplete 15 Select Bundle of synths, sampled instruments, and studio effects – all ready to Kontrol with your MPK.

Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) is a technical standard that connects plugins to hardware controllers with no setup required. The NKS ecosystem includes over 2,000 virtual instruments and plugin effects by over 250 acclaimed developers. NKS enables users to load instruments and effects, tweak parameters, browse and manage presets with tangible controls, keeping creators’ minds and hands on the music. No time is wasted creating, saving, and resetting controller parameter mappings.

• Unified Control: NKS maps plugin parameters directly to hardware controls, allowing for hands-on adjustments without navigating computer menus.
• Efficient Workflow: It streamlines browsing, loading, and editing presets, enabling producers to stay focused on creativity.
• Broad Compatibility: Many third-party developers support NKS, offering a wide range of compatible sounds and effects.
• For Our Products: This integration allows Akai and M-Audio compatible devices to fully utilize all NKS workflow features.

All partner controllers will come with NI's legendary sounds, allowing customers to start experiencing the seamless connection between the controller and NKS. A voucher code for Komplete 15 Select will enable customers to choose one edition on the NI webshop at no charge.

Specifications

• Connectors
  • USB Type-B port
  • (3) 1/8" (3.5mm) CV Outputs
  • (2) 1/8" (3.5mm) CV Clock In/Out
  • (2) MIDI DIN In/Out Ports
  • (1) Sustain input
  • Power via USB Type-B (Bus-powered or connected to wall adapter)
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 17.76 x 7.08 x 2.04 inch (45.11 cm x 18.0 cm x 5.2 cm)
• Weight: 2.78 lbs. (1.26 kg)

What's in the Box

• MPK Mini Plus
• USB Cable
• Software Download Card
• User Manual
• Safety and Warranty Manual