In addition, they can be assigned to trigger additional CC parameters and modify the program. The package contains 8 velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC drum pads that are ideal for programming drums. With the transport controls, you can cover all the obvious bases, and the joystick allows you to assign four parameters to the X/Y axis and morph between them.Īn Akai Pro product should not be without MPC pads. The two modes offer a wide range of options, as well as 15-scale settings. There are also 8 assignable 360-rotary knobs on the Mini Plus, along with two modes: Chords Mode, which plays multiple notes and inversions with a single keystroke, and Scales Mode, which plays notes only within the selected scale.
An onboard arpeggiator is also available for endless creative possibilities. There are eight polyphonic notes per step, and sixteen notes per drum step. There is a built-in step/live sequencer with polyphonic 2-track capability that captures new melodic and drum patterns on the fly. There is no aftertouch control and only velocity is available. Akai claims that it incorporates a Gen 2 dynamic keybed, which allows for a more extensive range of melodic and harmonic creations. This keyboard has 37 mini keys and a three-octave range.
However, this alone is not the most important aspect, but the feature set and the overall design are very impressive. It appears to be a very neat and clear design. With its design inspired by the Keystep, the MPK Mini Plus is a new MIDI CV/Gate controller keyboard. It’s not a dealbreaker for me, but I would prefer wheels.Featuring a built-in 2-track sequencer, 8 MPC pads, and more, the Akai Pro MPK Mini Plus is a new portable, affordable MIDI CV/gate keyboard.
The joystick, instead of separate mod and pitch wheels, is so-so. I don’t play “real” piano, so I don’t care much, but my significant other, who’s a pianist, absolutely hates the size of the keys. Keys are a bit on the small side, but it’s not a huge issue unless you’re expecting real piano keys. Low weight and small frame means this will fit in the smallest of bags. Velocity sensitivity is very good.Įxcellent portability. The rotary (endless) encoders are a huge plus. I wanted a portable and nice feeling keyboard that could make playing and recording synths and especially percussion easier, and this one ticked all the boxes for me: Small and light weight, pads, rotary encoders and a nice price. So far I’ve got by with an old M-Audio keyboard, but I needed something better for a theatre-project I was working on. I mostly work with live instruments, but most projects I do these days include at least some software instruments. I’m not a professional pianist, but I am a professional sound engineer.
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