{"product_id":"akai-professional-mpk-mini-plus","title":"Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAkai MPK Mini Plus – 37-Key Portable MIDI Controller with Sequencer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MPK Mini Plus blends compact portability with powerful creative tools. Featuring a 37-note Gen 2 dynamic keybed, step sequencer, chord\/scale modes, and CV\/Gate output, it’s ideal for beat-makers, producers, and studio performers—available now at Soundium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e37 mini keys (3 octaves):\u003c\/strong\u003e Gen 2 dynamic keybed for expressive playing, more musical range than the 25-key model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 RGB-backlit MPC drum pads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velocity-sensitive for beat-making and performance control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnboard 2-track step\/live sequencer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64 steps combining melody and drum patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChord \u0026amp; Scale modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Play complex chords or stay in key with ease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCV\/Gate \u0026amp; 5-pin MIDI I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e Control modular gear and external synths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight assignable knobs + joystick:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hands-on control over DAW parameters, pitch\/modulation, and joystick-mapped CCs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransport controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manage DAW playback with play\/stop\/record\/loop buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNKS compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seamless integration with Native Instruments instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCustomer Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MPK Mini Plus offers full creative control while staying compact. Musicians can write melodies, beats, and sequences directly on the unit—no mouse needed. With chord and scale modes, performance newbies can jam without hitting wrong notes, while CV\/Gate and MIDI I\/O suit modular and hardware setups. The included MPC Beats software and NKS support get you making music fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeys:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37 mini (3 octaves), velocity sensitive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 velocity- \u0026amp; pressure-sensitive RGB MPC pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnobs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 assignable rotary encoders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoystick:\u003c\/strong\u003e X\/Y axis, assignable to 4 MIDI CCs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMIDI I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB, 5-pin In\/Out, CV\/Gate outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSequencer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-track step\/live, 64 steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeys Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chords (1-key = chord), Scales locked to 15 preset scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Play, Stop, Record, Loop, Locator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePitch\/Mod wheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard pitch bend and mod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware bundle:\u003c\/strong\u003e MPC Beats, MPC Beats Expansion, NI Komplete Select, Splice Sounds, Reason trial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower\/Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-B to USB-A (class-compliant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.2 × 18 × 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≈ 1.26 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAkai MPK Mini Plus controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-A to USB-B cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware license cards (MPC Beats, NI, Splice, Reason)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse Cases \/ Ideal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for bedroom producers, live performers, and mobile creators seeking a powerful yet portable controller. Great for hands-on beat-making, chord-based composition, and hardware synth integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks with any USB-MIDI host (Mac, PC, iPad via adapter). MIDI DIN and CV\/Gate outputs enable control of external synths and modular gear. Pre-mapped for major DAWs; customizable MIDI mapping supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePros \u0026amp; Cons\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Pros:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded 37-key range with dynamic feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in sequencer, chord\/scale modes enhance creativity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCV\/Gate + MIDI I\/O support hardware setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGB pads, knobs, transport, and joystick offer hands-on control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich software bundle and NKS support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Cons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini keys offer limited expression, no aftertouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C not supported (uses USB-B cable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport features may need mapping per DAW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Akai MPK Mini Plus brings studio-grade control, hardware compatibility, and creative flexibility into a compact, portable package—ideal for creators on the go, now at Soundium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akai Professional","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54242639773964,"sku":"AKAI-MPK-MINI-PLUS","price":159.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/7416\/0652\/files\/1666786861_1731920.jpg?v=1745028167","url":"https:\/\/soundium.com\/hr\/products\/akai-professional-mpk-mini-plus","provider":"Soundium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}