Description

The Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus II is a compact MIDI keyboard controller designed to give music producers, performers and songwriters greater creative control over their studio and live setups. Featuring an upgraded 37-key mini keybed, it offers three octaves of expressive playing space, making it easier to develop melodies, build chord progressions and explore musical ideas. Combining hands-on performance controls with intelligent creative tools, the MPK Mini Plus II features eight velocity and pressure-sensitive RGB MPC pads, eight assignable knobs, dedicated pitch bend and modulation wheels, and a full colour display. Its expanded arpeggiator, Chord and Note Repeat modes introduce additional possibilities for experimentation, while Glitch, Mutate and Strum functions help transform simple ideas into more intricate musical patterns. Designed to work with popular DAWs, MPC software and compatible hardware, the MPK Mini Plus II offers USB-C connectivity, MIDI input and output, and three CV/Gate outputs for integrating external synthesisers and modular equipment. It also includes a comprehensive software bundle featuring instruments, sounds and production tools from Akai Professional, AIR Music Tech, Moog Music and Native Instruments. Whether you are producing electronic music, recording melodies, performing finger drumming or controlling external hardware, the MPK Mini Plus II provides a versatile creative hub in a portable format.Key Features Expressive 37 Key Mini Keyboard – Play melodies, chords and basslines across three octaves, with an upgraded mini keybed designed to provide greater comfort and expressive control. Advanced Performance and Sequencing Tools – Eight velocity and pressure-sensitive RGB MPC pads, an expanded arpeggiator, Chord mode and Note Repeat offer versatile ways to create and perform. Extensive Hardware and Software Connectivity – Connect to DAWs, MPC software, external MIDI instruments and modular equipment using USB-C, MIDI connections and three CV/Gate outputs. Upgraded Keyboard and Hands-On Control: The MPK Mini Plus II provides a more expansive playing experience than smaller keyboard controllers, with 37 mini keys arranged across a practical three-octave range. This gives you additional room to develop melodies, play chords and experiment with basslines without taking up the space required by a full-size keyboard. Eight assignable 360-degree knobs provide hands-on control over software parameters, while a dedicated encoder with push functionality makes navigation straightforward. Pitch bend and modulation wheels add expressive performance options, and the full colour 160 x 80 LCD keeps important information accessible while you work. Together, these controls help you shape sounds and interact with your music without constantly reaching for your computer. Creative Performance and Music Making Tools: Designed to encourage experimentation, the MPK Mini Plus II combines responsive performance pads with a range of creative functions. Its eight RGB MPC pads respond to velocity and pressure, making them suitable for finger drumming, triggering samples, launching clips and performing chords or custom progressions. The expanded arpeggiator, Chord and Note Repeat modes provide useful starting points for developing musical ideas. Additional Glitch, Mutate and Strum functions introduce variation and movement, helping you explore different rhythmic patterns, chord arrangements and melodic phrases. Whether you are building electronic beats, sketching out a new track or adding expressive elements to a live performance, these integrated tools offer plenty of scope for experimentation without interrupting your workflow. Flexible Studio and Hardware Integration: The MPK Mini Plus II is designed to fit into a wide range of music production environments, from laptop-based studios to hardware-focused setups. USB-C provides a connection to your computer, while MIDI input and output support communica…