AKAI / MPK mini MK2 MIDI Keyboard Controller

The MPK mini MK2 is a USB-MIDI keyboard featuring 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys. It features thumbsticks for pitch and modulation control, eight backlit MPC pads, and eight assignable Q-Link knobs. It also includes a selection of software sound sources, including AIR Hybrid 3 and Sonivox Wobble. It's perfect for playing and creating the latest dance music.

■MIDI Keyboard

The MPK mini MK2 is an extremely compact USB keyboard controller featuring 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys. It's packed with features, including thumbsticks for pitch and modulation control, eight backlit MPC pads, and eight assignable Q-Link knobs. It also includes powerful synthesizer plug-in software such as ""AIR Hybrid 3"" and ""Sonivox Wobble."" It's an advanced portable production package ideal for playing and creating the latest beat music.

■Features

- Approximately five years after the release of the previous model, this new design incorporates user feedback.
- Velocity-sensitive 25-key mini keyboard
- 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation control
- Eight velocity-sensitive, backlit MPC pads with note repeat and full level functionality
- Eight assignable Q-Link knobs
- Arpeggiator with configurable resolution, range, and mode
- Dedicated octave buttons for octave shifting
- Compact, portable design for minimal space
- USB bus powered
- Assignable 1/4"" sustain pedal jack
- Includes dedicated MPK mini MIDI Editor software
- Included software: AKAI Professional MPC Essentials, SONiVOX Wobble, AIR Music Tech Hybrid 3 (available for download)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): Approx. 318 x 181 x 44mm Weight: Approx. 750g

■Specifications

- Number of Keys: 25 (Velocity-Sensitive, Mini-Keyboard)
- Pads: 8 (Velocity & Pressure-Sensitive, Backlit, 2 Pad Banks)
- Knobs: 8 (Assignable)
- USB Port: Type B (Compatible with Windows/Mac)
- Programs: 4
- Octaves: 10
- Arpeggiator: Yes
- Other Controls: Pitch & Modulation Thumbstick, Note Repeat Button, Full Level Button, Tap Tempo Button
Input/Connector: Sustain Pedal Jack (1/4"" TS)
- Power: USB Bus Powered
- Approx. 1m USB Cable Included

■System Requirements

Mac: 1.25GHz G4/G5 or higher (Intel Mac recommended), 1GB RAM (2GB or more recommended), Mac OS X 10.4.11 (10.5 or higher recommended), USB port
Windows: Pentium 4 or Celeron-compatible or higher (multi-core CPU recommended), 1GB RAM (2GB or more recommended), Windows XP or later, Windows-compatible sound card (ASIO compatible recommended), QuickTime, USB port

■Included Software HYBRID3 System Requirements
VST (32-bit / 64-bit)
Ableton Live, Cubase, Arsenal

AU (64-bit only) qualified for:
Logic Pro X

AAX qualified for:
Pro Tools 10.3 (32-bit), Pro Tools 11.x (64-bit)

PC: Windows 10, 8, or Windows 7 Service Pack 1; Minimum Dual Core 2GHz (Intel Core i5 or i7 recommended)

Mac: Mac OS X 10.8.5-10.14; Core Duo Processor (Core i5 or i7 recommended)

Minimum 4GB RAM (8GB or more recommended)
200MB free hard drive space (Download and Installation)
Internet Access (Download and Authorization)