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· Full Creative Control - A dynamic 37-Key MPK Mini keybed for 3 full octaves of melodic and harmonic performance; Easily connect to your DAW or studio equipment with the USB-powered MIDI Controller · Advanced Connectivity - Connect to different sound sources with CV/Gate and MIDI I/O; Control modular gear, sound modules, synthesizers, and more to bring new sound sources into your music production · Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) Integration - Akai Professional and Native Instruments have partnered to bring NKS support to the MPK Controller series, get ready to Kontrol straight from your MPK · Choose Your Exclusive Complimentary NKS Bundle - Browse and control Native Instruments presets and sound libraries; select one of three curated Komplete 15 Select bundles: Beats, Band, or Electronic · Record and Compose Without a Computer - Connect to your production station and use the built-in 64-step sequencer featuring one track for drums and one for melodies or chords, with up to 8 notes each · Control Your DAW - Transport section for intuitive hardware control of your DAW; Arm and start recordings, stop playback, rewind or fast-forward for easy navigation of large sessions and projects · Handle Any Style Or Genre - 8 premium RGB MPC Pads with responsive feel and durable construction for dynamic performance and music creation; Use the Chords and Scales modes to simplify and enhance your performance · Complete Command Of Your Productions - 8 assignable rotary knobs for tactile control of your DAW; Dial in EQ, adjust volume, or write automation with the endless rotary knobs to mix your songs· MPC Beats Software Included - Based on the iconic MPC hardware, MPC Beats features thousands of drum samples and plugin instrument presets for powerful, inspired beat making and music creation· Get a Full Month of Splice - Unlock the ultimate sample library, now included with your purchase of any MPK or MPC; Register your product and redeem 30 days of access to Splice Creator plan
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R. TysonReviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024
The keys take a little adjustment, but once broken in it feels like quality item. It’s super lightweight and portable. Its compact form makes transporting this controller incredibly easy. The drum pads are a bit stiff but can be adjusted for better performance. The interface has a lot of control buttons, which can be intimidating at first but are incredibly easy to use. It’s plug and play with some setup required if you use a DAW other than the one it comes with; functions on any DAW regardless with instant response during play. Akai is known for their quality products, and with the three free, industry grade plugins that come with it, it makes this price seem like a bargain.
MusicandtheartofbeingReviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023
Play Video I can fit both hands on this 37 keyed midi controller that I've been using with Ableton Live . The stop and play, rewind ,etc.buttons make it easy to record with. The knobs go all the way around. The pads feel good ,they have 2 banks and several functions and the action on the keys is just right. There's a sequencer on there and it's capable of hooking up to synthesizers and drum machines with 5 pin in/out/USB/3.55mm but I haven't got that far with her yet but I will. The downside is there's not much literature on the mpk plus so good luck with that ,just a smattering of YouTube videos and some Reddit articles. Overall, I got it at a fair price and it's fun to play even though I haven't figured the whole thing out yet . I bought it to replace my Akai mpk mini 3 and I'm glad I got the mpk plus instead. I like it much better . It's more diverse and you can do more with it in a lot of different ways and it's still compact enough that it won't take up much room in your studio. Plus it's compatible with pretty much every DAW out there. So,if I were you and I needed a keyboard controller then I'd get this one because that's what I did. 😁
Jay BReviewed in the United States on November 10, 2024
This is a much better keyboard than I was expecting. Really good fit and finish. Doesn’t feel cheap. Keys feel great despite their mini size. Quite portable. Works well with GarageBand, except the transport controls (play/pause/rec) don’t map for some reason. Still worth the price, in my opinion. There aren’t many alternatives with three full octaves.
EmilyReviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024
Play Video I recently decided that I want to get into making music. I was trying to decide between the Akai mini MK3 and the Arturia Minilab 3, but ultimately decided on the Akai. I decided to buy the Akai mini Plus so I have more keys to work with. I’ve had this product for two weeks and I think it’s great. I use it on Logic Pro, and it connects easily. The pads light up different colors dependent on which DAW you are using. The 8 knobs on the right are completely customizable, so they don’t do anything right out of the box (at least on Logic). There was a bit of a learning curve on how to customize these controls, but there are some good tutorials on Youtube (I was able to do it within an hour or two of receiving the product). The keys are quite a bit smaller than I expected since I’m used to a full sized keyboard, but this wasn’t a problem at all. The controller itself is also smaller than I expected (I included a picture with my computer keyboard for size comparison), and it’s amazing because I can sit with it at my desk or in the living room on my lap. Also, I'm VERY glad I bought the 37 keys rather than the 25 keys. This keyboard is the perfect size. I think having three octaves readily available makes it much easier to play rather than two octaves, although the octave up and down buttons are extremely useful. The pads are tougher than I anticipated. I was hitting them pretty hard (and loud) in order to get the full sound each time. HOWEVER…I realized that the “full level” button on the left side solves this problem. When this button is pressed, it makes it so these pads have the full volume no matter how hard you hit them. I included a short video showing this. Even though I’m new to making music and midi controllers, I think I chose the right product. There’s so many things to learn with this keyboard (including sequencers) that I haven’t even explored yet. This controller makes me excited to learn.
Norman FortierReviewed in Canada on February 20, 2025
AKAI Professional MPK Mini Plus. Very good bang for the buck. Just a beginner but found myself wrapped up in enjoyment within a few minutes. The software and integration of the controller with software is very intuitive, not to mention interesting. I anticipate enjoying for a long time.
PeterReviewed in Mexico on December 8, 2024
Esta muy padre, en el hemos hecho tracks y subido a spotify. Recomiendo entrar a clases de producción musical ya sea presencial o en Youtube.
JazibazzReviewed in Belgium on February 13, 2025
Excellent qualité prix, bontons pas forcément tous utilisables avec logic pro mais les pads fonctionnent
ZottelnaddelReviewed in Germany on January 23, 2025
Der Name Akai Professional ist bei diesem Gerät mal kein reißerischer Werbespruch. Ich würde glatt 10 Sterne vergeben wenn es ginge. Das Keyboard kommt mit einem USB Kabel und einem Quickstart Guide sowie einer Anleitung zur Registrierung. Das USB Kabel ist recht kurz was dem einen gefällt, dem anderen aber nicht. Da ein USB Kabel kein Kostenfaktor ist muss man darüber auch nicht lange schreiben. Das Minikeyboard ist für das Komponieren am PC gedacht. Sicher geht das auch mit einem großen Keyboard aber so muss man sich nicht von der PC Tastatur wegbewegen. Die Inbetriebnahme ist recht einfach: Akai MPK mit USB Kabel anschließen und Gerät bei Akai registrieren und danach die Softwarepakete herunterladen. Dabei erfolgt auch die Aktivierung der Software. Man bekommt auch ein Programm mit dem man die Firmware des Akai MPK aktualisieren kann was auch sehr einfach war da es gut beschrieben worden ist. Die 3 mitgelieferten VST /AAX/ Standalone Instrumente sind schon der Hammer. Mit Essential Keyboards erhält man ein riesiges Klavierlager was wirklich alle namhaften Klaviere und Flügel abdeckt von denen man schon mal etwas gehört hat. Das alleine würde schon den Kauf rechtfertigen. Mit Electric erhält man ein weiteres VST Instrument das auch alle möglichen Klaviere enthält und dabei noch viele Einstellungsmöglichkeiten bietet. Abgerundet wird das ganze mit dem Hype VST Synthi der ein sehr großes Spektrum an Sounds aus allen Bereichen enthält. Ich bin von den Sounds total begeistert und sie stellen eine sehr gute Ergänzung für mein Cubase Artist dar. Zusätzlich erhält man auch noch MPC Beats mit mehreren Drum Kit Bibliotheken von denen einige auch bei Steinberg Groove mit dabei sind und den BFD Drumkit Player mit der Basis Sound Bibliothek. Letzterer ist für mich persönlich überflüssig. Die Drum Kits in MPC Beats klingen schon fett und das Programm ist auch als VST Version enthalten. VST's sind virtuelle Instrumente die sich in einer DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) Software wie ein eigenes Instrument bedienen und spielen lassen. Cubase Artist lässt z.Bsp die Nutzung von verschiedenen VST's gleichzeitig zu. Da kann man klanglich schon zaubern. Mitgeliefert wird auch eine 6 Monat Lizenz für Reason+. Da es Reason+ aber nur im Abo gibt kommt das aufgrund der dauernden Kosten für mich nicht in Frage. Das muss jeder für sich selbst entscheiden. Wer keine DAW Software wie Cubase, Reason oder Fruity Loops nutzt kann auch zur mitgelieferten Software MPC Beats greifen. Darüber hinaus lassen sich die Instrumente auch direkt auf dem Desktop als Standalone Instrumente starten was gerade zum austesten der Sounds eine gute Sache ist. Ich kann hier nur für Cubase schreiben da ich damit arbeite: Das Akai MPK lässt sich einfach in Cubase einbinden. Im Steinberg Forum findet man auch ein fertiges und funktionierendes Midi Controller Script und auch die Pitch Bender Wheels funktionieren, was will man mehr ? Vorausgesetzt man hat einen leistungsstarken PC, fühlt man keine Verzögerungen beim spielen der VST Instrumente. Die MPC Pads funktionieren im Steinberg Groove Agent ohne das man etwas umstellen muss. Da man aber nur 8 Pads hat und Groove 16 anzeigt kann man die Pads mit einer Bank Taste einfach am Akai MPK umschalten. Das Spielen der einzelnen Spuren und auch deren Aufnahme ist in Cubase ein Kinderspiel. Wer nicht so geübt ist kann die Mini Tastatur natürlich auch zur Step by Step Aufnahme im Sequenzer oder Pattern Modus verwenden. Das Keyboard hat die Größe einer PC Tastatur mit Ziffernblock so das man es problemlos vor die Tastatur legen kann. Wer das vorhat sollte allerdings ein USB 2.0 Kabel mit Winkelstecker verwenden damit das Kabel nicht an die Tastatur kommt. Der USB Anschluss ist ist von vorne gesehen hinten rechts am Akai MPK. Da das 37 tasten Keyboard eine Miniatur Tastatur hat ist es nicht für dicke Finger geeignet ! Das ist aber kein Makel beim Akai MPK sondern betrifft alle Keyboards mit Mini Tastaturen. Die Tasten und auch die Pads sind anschlagsdynamisch. Das Spielgefühl ist gut wobei die 3 Oktaven einen sehr guten Kompromiss zum Tonumfang darstellen. Mir wären 2 Oktaven gerade bei 4 stimmigen Akkorden zu wenig. Die Oktaven lassen sich für Aufnahmen über das MPK oder auch die3 DAW Software leicht transponieren. Für das AKAI MPK wird auch ein Editor mitgeliefert mit dem man diverse Einstellungen inkl. Beleuchtung, Sequenzer Patterns etc editieren und als eigene Programme speichern und auch laden kann. Wenn ich bedenke dass das Akai MPK mit dem umfangreichen Softwarepaket nur 145 € gekostet hat komme ich mir schon fast wie ein Dieb vor ;-). Wer erste Erfahrungen am PC mit Musik und DAW Software machen will für den ist es ein günstiger Einstieg da alles mitgeliefert wird. Und für 26 Euro gibt es dann auch noch von Steinberg Cubase Elements zum DAW Einstieg. Wem die 2 nutzbaren VST Instrumente in Cubase Elements nicht reichen kann dann später seine Version auch noch auf Artist oder Pro upgraden. Das Akai MPK hat noch diverse Anschlüsse wie z.Bsp Midi in und Midi Out. Damit kann man dann auch direkt ein entsprechendes Keyboard direkt am Akai MPK anschließen falls man kein Midi Interface besitzt. Ich bin auf jeden Fall total begeistert und werde wohl noch ein Weilchen brauchen bis ich alle Features getestet habe. Ich hatte mich für das weiß/rote Modell entschieden da meine PC Tastatur auch weiß ist. Das macht auch optisch etwas her. Am Akai MPK befindet sich auch eine kleine OLED Anzeige an der man z.Bsp. die Anschlagsstärke der Pads oder auch alle anderen Parameter ablesen kann. Wer am PC Musik machen möchte, Keyboard spielen kann, und nicht nur pattern Editoren benutzen möchte für den ist das Akai MPK die richtige Wahl. Zum Keyboard lernen kann man es auch verwenden wobei ich dafür eine normalgroße Tastatur mit mindestens 61 Tasten bevorzugen würde. Für unterwegs als Standalone gerät ist das MPK nicht geeignet da es eine USB Spannungsversorgung benötigt und kein eigene Klangerzeugung integriert hat. Wer so etwas braucht findet das aber auch bei Akai.
Kim I.Reviewed in Sweden on January 4, 2025
One thing not descriped is which software you get. But I promise you will not be disapointed. All easy to download and integrate with your DAW.