Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus - USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 37 Mini Keys, 8 MPC Pads, Sequencer, MIDI/CV/Gate I/O, Music Production Software and Native Instruments Sound Package

The AKAI MPK Mini Plus is a compact yet powerful 37-key USB MIDI keyboard controller, ideal for music producers and performers on the go. With 8 responsive MPC pads, it allows for dynamic beat-making and sample triggering. The extended key range offers more melodic flexibility compared to its smaller counterparts.It features intuitive controls like pitch/mod wheels and assignable knobs, making it versatile for DAW integration and real-time performance. Despite its small size, the build quality is solid, and it’s plug-and-play for easy setup.Pros:Compact and portable8 quality MPC pads for beats37 mini keys for added rangeEasy USB connectionCons:Keys may feel small for some users

The media could not be loaded. My keyboard is an oldie so needed something smaller and more mobile whilst studying and creating audio piece for videos. I am a complete noob and not used a keyboard in over 10 years.This badboy is so versatile. Having used with Reaper, Native Access, and Spitfire Audio...all of you musical needs tapped into.If you are new to the MIDI lifestyle, this is great for the noobs! Instructions are simple. Make sure you decent software. There are loads of free instruments to get you started.Great value for money, sturdy keys, compact and tidy appearance. Adequate spacing between dials

MIDI works perfectly and comes with a cable to plug into the PC that connects with the DAW. Every function works easily. Much better than the mini version and has exactly what I need. For the price range this is very nice. Big problem however. The keys shake a bit. If you were to put your hand on a key and move it the key will move with it quite easily and that causes for a bit of trouble. Also when having the MIDI keys facing towards the ground and pressing a key down causes for almost like a maracas shaking sound. Extremely weird. It interrupts it and is terrible. I was testing it and playing fast and numerous different compositions. However just blueprinting a main melody then quantizing and adding more via note drawer this is a perfect midi. It works and handles itself easily. If you are expecting to test it and really grind on the keys you might face a small issue. I found this easy to get use to however.

Really pleased with the MPK Mini Plus. Well built, easy to setup and comes with a very useful software bundle including a DAW and VST instruments to get you going. Excellent!

This is a lovely keyboard. I use Bitwig software for my music and I had no problem setting up the keyboard to work with this. The keys are lovely to use, the settings are straightforward to navigate. I would highly recomment this product.

Really good value for money and 37 keys reduces the need to switch octaves when playing either bass or treble clefs for input into a DAW. Integrates well with Ableton using a well documented script - not official Akai though.I had the smaller APC 24 previously, but the additional octave, pads, OLED display and pitch bend etc make it so much more usable, to the point that I rarely use the Yamaha CK61 with Ableton anymore.

I can't really fault the keyboard as such as it seems to be working alright... however, I paid full price for a new one (Which has since been reduced 😡) and waited longer than expected... just to unknowingly receive a pre-owned one, in a lightly damaged box, that upon opening I discovered that it already has all the plastics ripped off and is missing the manual, the "free" software and the warranty and safety paperwork. I'm quite shocked and disappointed to say the least. I want to keep the item as I like it honestly and it's supposedly"special edition" so seems hard enough to find, I just feel completely ripped off regarding the missing contents and lack of any sort of manual to explain the functions... 😕

Good quality and convenient