Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII – 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Drum Pads, 8 Assignable Q-Link Knobs and Pro Software Suite Included

Description

Take Control, Wherever you go! Go mobile without losing control. Akai
Professional’s MPK Mini MKII is an ultra-compact keyboard controller designed
for the traveling musician and the desktop producer. With a cluster of
production-centric in-demand hardware controls coupled with a slim-line ultra-
portable footprint, MPK Mini MKII lets you record, compose and perform with
virtual instruments, effect plugins and DAWs whenever inspiration strikes.
Core Control MPK Mini MKII includes all the essential tools for quickly laying
down and expanding upon your musical ideas. 25 velocity-sensitive synth-action
keys, a 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch & modulation manipulation, 8
backlit velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads and 8 assignable Q-Link knobs
provide the core functionality specifically engineered for rapid production
potential, all housed in an ultra-portable footprint. Express Yourself
Whatever your needs, MPK Mini MKII empowers producers with essential control
that’s ready to capture the idea in your head whenever inspiration strikes;
dedicated Octave Up and Down buttons increase the keyboard to the full melodic
range – ideal for playing basslines, chords, melodies and more; a conveniently
located sustain pedal input provides expanded control for expressive,
immersive performances; finally, an onboard arpeggiator with adjustable
resolution, range, and modes for simple, user-friendly and rapid creation of
intricate melodic lines. Plug-And-Play For maximum portability, MPK Mini MKII
requires no software drivers or external power adapter for operation.
Combining plug-and-play connectivity, a seamless USB-MIDI connection and power
via a single USB connection to your Mac or PC, MPK Mini MKII is a portable
production powerhouse. Plus, for instant-recall of critical settings, four
memory banks enable you to store hardware/software presets for rapid setup of
your computer and MPK Mini MKII on the fly. Hybrid 3 Hybrid 3, by AIR Music
Technology, is a critically acclaimed high-definition synthesizer that can
create anything from fat, retro synth sounds to edgy modern leads and
everything in between. SONiVOX Wobble SONiVOX’s Wobble is an electronic music
grime synthesizer that features two independent channels of spectral morphing
synthesis with harmonic controls, individual filtering and discrete LFO
controls. MPC Essentials With MPC Essentials, charge your production with a
powerful 64-bit music production package featuring up to eight pad banks (for
a total of 128 tracks), a 1 GB sound library and user-friendly import
capability for your own WAV and AIFF samples. Hardware Requirements-
Macintosh: 1.25 GHz G4/G5 or faster (Intel Mac recommended); 1 GB RAM (2 GB
recommended); Mac OS X 10.4.11 (10.5 or later recommended). PC: 1.5 GHz
Pentium 4 or Celeron-compatible CPU or faster (multicore CPU recommended); 1
GB RAM (2 GB recommended); Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or
Windows XP; Windows-compatible sound card (ASIO driver support recommended);
QuickTime recommended. Available USB port.

Features:

• Compact keyboard controller easily fits backpack and studio production desk (12.4" long, 1.6 lbs)
• Powered by USB connection to computer, with free virtual-instrument download packages
• Crammed full of all the features you need to play and edit musical ideas
• 25-synth-action mini-keys, 8 velocity-sensitive rubber drum pads with two banks, and eight assignable control knobs
• Dedicated buttons for Note Repeat, Full Level, and Octave Up and Down
• 1400 Sounds and Everything You Need For Pro Production: Production software package for Mac and PC included: Akai Pro MPC Essentials, SONiVOX Wobble, and Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech (downloads)

Product Details:

• Brand: AKAI
• Number of Keys: 25
• Connectivity Technology: USB
• Special Feature: Velo
• Model Name: Old model
• Item Weight: 1.63 pounds
• Product Dimensions: 7.13 x 12.52 x 1.73 inches
• Item model number: MPKMINI2
• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
• Date First Available: May 28, 2014
• Color Name: Red
• Compatible Devices: PC
• Connector Type: USB
• Hardware Interface: USB
• Material Type: Rubber
• Musical Style: Electronic
• Number of Keyboard Keys: 25
• Color Screen: No