AKAI MPK MINI PLUS
The Akai Professional brand is proud to present its brand new master keyboard with advanced features, the MPK Mini Plus. This new member of the MPK Mini family, which has literally revolutionized mobile music creation for producers and beatmakers, retains the qualities of its elders while bringing new tools to go even further in production. Its advanced connectivity centralizes all your favorite studio gear for complete hardware integration, in a compact 3-octave format.
Complete control in a compact format
In line with the MPK Mini, the MPK Mini Plus retains this compact format so dear to producers and mobile beatmakers, while offering many additional controls, allowing you to control a wide selection of features. The 8 velocity-sensitive RGB backlit MPC drum pads, found on the MPK Mini Mk3, are the heart of this controller, not only for creating dynamic rhythms and programming drums, but also for assigning program changes. or trigger additional CC parameters. They are associated with 8 360° rotary encoders, perfect for setting effects, filters, controlling automation or panning. For the very first time on an MPK Mini, enjoy dedicated transport controls offering full integration with your DAW, eliminating tedious manipulation via your QWERTY keyboard or mouse and staying focused on your creative workflow with Play buttons , Stop, Record, Loop or Locator dedicated.
Exceptional game quality
As with all MPK Minis, the creative process begins with the keys. The MPK Mini Plus is equipped with a comfortable and dynamic 37-note Gen 2 keyboard, allowing for extensive melodic and harmonic creation. The 3 complete octaves offer better playing comfort for two-handed chords, arpeggiation, the creation of solos or sound universes. The Gen 2 keyboard, technologically similar to that of the MPK Mini Mk3, features incredibly easy-to-play keys with a wider velocity range, exhibiting high-level dynamics and note response. In order to offer even more possibility of expression, the MPK Mini Plus is equipped with dedicated control wheels for pitch bend and modulation to bring all the keyboard performances to life. Complemented by the iconic red joystick, this comprehensive control interface guarantees virtually limitless expressiveness.
Advanced connectivity for autonomous operation
The MPK Mini Plus is capable of operating independently to accompany you in your creative episodes or your jam sessions. The all-new onboard polyphonic Step Sequencer is perfect for capturing new ideas on the fly, allowing notes and drum rhythm patterns to be recorded simultaneously for serious self-directed music-making sessions. Connect the MPK Mini Plus to any Class Compliant USB device or device with 5-pin MIDI connections, and use the CV/Gate connectors to connect to your rack or modular synths. The MPK Mini Plus is versatile enough for a seasoned musician wanting a master keyboard with multiple possibilities, as well as for professionals who want to get the most out of their studio peripherals.
Features:
- Premium 37-note Gen 2 keyboard offering 3 octaves
- Integrated transport controls: Play, Stop, Rec, Loop, Locator
- Octave +/-, Note Repeat, Full Level controls
- Programmable joystick for dynamic MIDI control
- Pitch bend and modulation wheels
- 8 backlit RGB drum pads, velocity sensitive
- 8 programmable 360° rotary encoders
- Polyphonic Step Sequencer 2 tracks, 64 step and live, with advanced parameters accessible on encoders and keyboard keys
- Highly customizable built-in arpeggiator
- Scales performance mode to play on the selected scale
- Chords performance mode to play chords via a simple touch of the keyboard
- Connections: 5-point MIDI In/Out, CV Gate (Mod / Gate / Pitch), Clock In/Out, 6.35 mm jack sustain input
- OLED screen for parameter and sequencer control
- Class Compliant USB connection compatible with Mac and PC, compatible with standalone MPCs
- Comes with MPC Beats software, AIR Bassline, Electric and Tubesynth virtual instruments, numerous insert effects and several GB of professional quality samples
- Dimensions: 451 x 180 x 52mm
- Weight: 1.26 kg
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