AKAI MPK Mini Keyboard & Drum Pads w/ Assignable Controls

The Akai Pro MPK mini is an ultra-compact mini-keyboard with an impressive array of buttons, knobs and pads to provide "hands-on" performance and production control no matter your location. MPK mini strikes the perfect balance between portability and comprehensive Software control by melding together the complete control offered in the popular Akai Pro MPK family with the grab-and-go convenience of the LPK25 and LPD8. With a 25-note keyboard, 8 backlit, 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.

MPK mini's 8 backlit, velocity-sensitive pads are based on Akai Professional’s MPC line of iconic music production stations. 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.

Features:

Ultra-portable software MIDI controller

25-note, velocity-sensitive mini keyboard

Eight backlit, velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads (2 banks, 16 total)

Pads can send note information, MIDI CCs and program changes

Eight assignable Q-Link knobs to adjust virtually any parameter

Built-in Arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range and patterns

Tap-Tempo button to quickly adjust pace of the Arpeggiator

Dedicated Octave Up, Octave Down and Sustain buttons

Program Recall button to restore up to 4 separate global settings

Solid Akai Pro design

Powered through USB; no AC adaptor required

Includes:

MPK mini controller

MPK mini software editor

Specifications:

Number of Keys: 25

Pads: 2 banks of 8 LPD style backlit drum pads for 16 total pads

Knobs: 8 assignable controller pots

Computer Interface: USB/MIDI

Unit Dimensions: 6" x 13.6" x 1.2", Weight: 2 lbs.