Overview
Experience expanded control of your VST instrument and effect collection with MPK Mini MKII and Akai Pro VIP3.0 provides you with unparalleled access to your virtual instrument and effect collection, seamlessly integrating the hardware / software experience and grants the unrestricted freedom to create in a user-friendly, intuitive format. The combination of VIP and MPK Mini MKII maximizes workflow and ensures a playing experience that feels natural and enhances creativity – the natural, tactile feel of hardware fused with the unrivalled processing capability of virtual Instruments. Quickly find sounds based on instrument type, timbre, style or articulation from your entire VST library; sculpt immersive, expressive sounds and textures layering up to 8 separate instruments and patches per VIP instance; load up to 4 different VST effects per instrument channel to sculpt the perfect sound; put power into your performance with Pad Chord Progressions and user-friendly Key Control processors; and much more. From live performance to studio production, VIP’s user-friendly functionality coupled with a diverse feature set guarantees simple, seamless integration into your existing setup and provides the ultimate platform for unrestricted creative expression.
Go mobile without losing control. The new MPK mini is an ultra-compact keyboard controller designed for the traveling musician and the desktop producer. With an array of hardware controls, MPK mini lets you record, compose, and perform with virtual instruments, effect plugins, and DAWs whenever inspiration strikes. It features 25 velocity-sensitive synth-action keys, a 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation manipulation, 8 backlit velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads, and 8 assignable Q-Link knobs. Plus, two banks expand the number of MPC-style pads to 16 for extended creative capabilities.
MPK mini includes all the essentials for quickly laying down and expanding upon your musical ideas. Dedicated Octave Up and Down buttons increase the keyboard to the full melodic range, and a sustain pedal input is built in for expressive playing and recording. An onboard arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range, and modes makes it easy to create intricate melodic lines with little effort. Plus, MPC Note Repeat and Full Level allow users to access genuine technologies from Akai Professional’s line of MPC workstations.
For maximum portability, MPK mini requires no software drivers or external power adapter for operation. It supports plug-and-play connectivity, features USB-MIDI, and powers up with a single USB connection to your Mac or PC. Four memory banks enable you to store hardware/software presets for quick and easy setting up of your computer and MPK mini.
 
FEATURES
  
4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation control
  
8 backlit velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads with Note Repeat & Full Level
  
8 assignable Q-Link knobs for mixing, tweaking plug-ins, and more
  
Built-in arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range, and modes
  
Dedicated Octave Up and Octave Down buttons
  
25 synth-action mini keys
  
Ultra-compact design lets you create anywhere
  
USB-powered; no power adapter required
  
Full-size sustain pedal input jack
  
Comprehensive production software package included: Akai Pro MPC Essentials, SONiVOX Wobble, and Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech (downloads)
  
Includes VIP3.0 - the ground-breaking, award-winning music software platform that provides musicians and composers with a powerful hands-on control solution for their virtual instrument and virtual effect collection
TECNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
 
  
Keys : 25 velocity-sensitive
  
Pads : 8pressure-and velocity-sensitive light-up MPC-style pads x 2 banks
  
 Knobs ; 8 assignable controller pots
  
Computer Interface : USB-MIDI communications to Mac/PC
  
Octaves : 10 with Octave Up and Down
  
Arpeggiator : Yes
  
Power : USB power, no power adapter required
  
Dimensions : 12.5” x 7.13” x 1.75” (WxDxH)
  
Weight : 748 grams