USB mini keyboard and drum pads with assignable controls

Akai MPKmini is a USB mini keyboard and pad controller. MPKmini is ultra-compact with an impressive array of buttons, knobs and pads to provide hands on performance and production control no matter your location. MPK mini strikes the perfect balance between portability and comprehensive software control by melding together the complete control offered in the popular Akai Pro MPK family with the grab-and-go convenience of the LPK25 and LPD8.

Akai's MPK mini keyboard is ideal for quickly entering notes and phrases into a computer and is also velocity-sensitive. Dedicated Octave Up and Down buttons instantly access different pitch ranges and a Sustain button provides further performance options. The MPK mini also has a built-in arpeggiator to create sparkling, staccato leads and driving bass lines in a variety of time signatures and patterns. MPK mini is plug-and-play with Mac or PC and requires no software driver installation or wall power for operation. The included software editor quickly maps MPK mini's controls as well.  With a 25-note keyboard, 8 back-lit, MPC-style pads and 8 Q-Link knobs, the MPK mini is the ultimate portable controller to get your music moving.

Akai MPK mini Features:

• Ultra-portable software MIDI controller
• 25-note, velocity-sensitive mini keyboard
• 8 backlit, velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads (2 banks, 16 total)
• Pads can send note information, MIDI CCs and program changes
• 8 assignable Q-Link knobs to adjust virtually any parameter
• Built-in Arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range and patterns
• Tap-Tempo button to quickly adjust pace of the Arpeggiator
• Dedicated Octave Up, Octave Down and Sustain buttons
• Program Recall button to restore up to 4 separate global settings
• Solid Akai Pro design
• Powered through USB