Akai MPK Mini Plus 2G MIDI Controller

The Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus II is a powerful and versatile 37-key MIDI controller designed to inspire creativity and streamline music production. Combining an upgraded Gen 2 dynamic keybed, responsive MPC-style performance pads, hands-on controls, and advanced creative tools, it provides everything musicians, producers, and beatmakers need to bring their musical ideas to life. Its compact design makes it ideal for home studios, mobile production, live performance, and integration with external hardware synthesizers.

Featuring eight velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC pads, eight assignable rotary knobs, dedicated pitch bend and modulation wheels, and a full-colour LCD display, the MPK Mini Plus II offers expressive performance and intuitive control. Its expanded arpeggiator, Chord and Note Repeat modes, along with creative functions such as Glitch, Mutate, and Strum, make it easy to experiment with melodies, rhythms, and harmonies.

With USB-C connectivity, MIDI output, and CV/Gate connections, the MPK Mini Plus II seamlessly integrates with your favourite DAW, MPC software, hardware synthesizers, and modular equipment. Whether you're composing, producing beats, performing live, or experimenting with new sounds, this compact controller delivers an impressive range of creative possibilities.

Features

• 37-Key Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed: An upgraded three-octave mini keyboard delivers responsive, expressive playability for melodies, chords, basslines, and musical performances.

• 8 RGB MPC Performance Pads: Velocity- and pressure-sensitive illuminated pads provide responsive control for triggering samples, programming drum patterns, and performing beats.

• 8 Assignable Rotary Knobs: Customisable 360-degree controls provide hands-on adjustment of software instruments, effects, mixer settings, and other parameters.

• Full-Colour LCD Display: Integrated 160 x 80 colour display provides real-time parameter feedback and makes navigating settings and workflows easier.

• Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels: Dedicated performance wheels allow expressive control over pitch, modulation, and instrument parameters.

• Advanced Arpeggiator: Generate rhythmic patterns, melodic sequences, and evolving musical ideas with expanded arpeggiator functions.

• Chord and Note Repeat Modes: Quickly create harmonies, chord progressions, and rhythmic repetitions for more dynamic performances.

• Creative Performance Tools: Glitch, Mutate, and Strum functions introduce variations and unexpected creative possibilities into melodies, rhythms, and chord progressions.

• Dedicated Transport Controls: Convenient controls provide hands-on operation of supported DAW and MPC workflows.

• MPC Software Integration: Deep integration with MPC Standalone and MPC Desktop provides direct access to transport controls, pads, plugin presets, track functions, and more.

• DAW Compatibility: Designed to integrate with popular music production software, including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, FL Studio, and more.

• Native Instruments NKS Compatibility: Supports integration with the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol ecosystem.

• USB-C Connectivity: Provides USB MIDI communication and bus-powered operation for convenient connection to compatible computers and devices.

• MIDI Output: A standard 5-pin MIDI output allows connection to external synthesizers, sound modules, and other MIDI-compatible equipment.

• CV/Gate Outputs: Three 3.5 mm CV/Gate outputs provide connectivity with compatible modular synthesizers and analogue hardware.

• Sustain Pedal Input: Dedicated 1/4-inch sustain pedal connection supports expressive keyboard performance.

• Compact, Portable Design: Combines extensive production capabilities in a space-saving format suitable for studio and mobile setups.