Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus 37-Key MIDI Controller

Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus Controller Overview

Musicians, producers, DJs, and other music creators looking for a compact yet full-featured keyboard controller for studio production and live performance will be impressed with the Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus MIDI Controller 37 Key, a keyboard controller with 37 velocity-sensitive keys, utilizing a next-generation dynamic keybed for great playability. With advanced features like the integrated step/live sequencer, arpeggiator, dedicated transport controls, chord and scale mode, and real pitch-bend and modulation wheels, the Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus MIDI Controller 37 Key offers endless creative possibilities. MPC Beats, a revolutionary DAW software based on the legendary MPC hardware, is included. The software also includes MPC plug-in instruments, insert effects, and expansion packs with tons of samples and drum hits.

37-Key Dynamic Keybed

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

Live Step Sequencer / Arpeggiator

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

MPC Drum Pads

8 velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC Drum Pads are the backbone for not only playing dynamic beats and programming drums but also for 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 Mode

Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus MIDI Controller 37 Key features two modes to help simplify and accurately enhance your performance. 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.