Akai Mini MPK USB MIDI Controller

A versatile and portable controller, the Akai Mini MPK combines a 25 note mini keyboard with 8 MPC style velocity assignable pads and 8 assignable knobs.

Akai have combined the popular and convenient size of the Akai LPK25 and LPD8. With a 25-note keyboard, 8 back-lit, MPC-style pads and 8 Q-Link knobs, the MPK mini is the ultimate portable controller to get your music moving.

The MPK mini keyboard is ideal for quickly entering notes and phrases into your computer. The velocity-sensitive keys allow you to accurately express dynamics, while accessing different pitch ranges is done instantly through dedicated Octave Up and Down buttons. Create sparkling, staccato leads and driving bass-lines in a variety of time denominations and patterns with MPK mini's built-in Arpeggiator. A Tap-Tempo button gives you the ability to quickly adjust the Arpeggiator clock which is essential if you're looking to stay in sync with a band. A Sustain button holds notes after releasing your hand from the keyboard allowing you the opportunity to easily pound pads and twist knobs, with no pedal required.

The MPK Mini's pads are based on the popular Akai MPC series. Great for firing one-shot samples and sequencing drum patterns, you can use the pads to send note information, MIDI CCs, or even program changes. Pressing the Bank button will quickly toggle between 2 banks of pads giving you access to 16 pads in total. Additionally, the MPK mini has 8 assignable Q-Link knobs to control virtually any parameter in your software.

• Number of Keys: 25 velocity-sensitive
• Pads: 8 velocity-sensitive, light-up MPC-style pads x 2 banks
• Knobs: 8 assignable controller pots
• Computer Interface: USB/MIDI only
• Programs: 4
• Octaves: 9
• Arpeggiator: Yes
• Additional controls: Sustain, Tap-Tempo, CC
• Dimensions: 6" x 13.6" x 1.2"
• Weight: 2 lbs (shipping weight 2.5 lbs)