Take Control, Wherever You GoGo mobile without losing control. The new MPK mini is an ultra-compact keyboard controller designed for the traveling musician and the desktop producer. With an array of hardware controls, MPK mini lets you record, compose, and perform with virtual instruments, effect plugins, and DAWs whenever inspiration strikes. It features 25 velocity-sensitive synth-action keys, a 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation manipulation, 8 backlit velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads, and 8 assignable Q-Link knobs. Plus, two banks expand the number of MPC-style pads to 16 for extended creative capabilities.Get CreativeMPK mini includes all the essentials for quickly laying down and expanding upon your musical ideas. Dedicated Octave Up and Down buttons increase the keyboard to the full melodic range, and a sustain pedal input is built in for expressive playing and recording. An onboard arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range, and modes makes it easy to create intricate melodic lines with little effort. Plus, MPC Note Repeat and Full Level allow users to access genuine technologies from Akai Professional¿s line of MPC workstations.Plug-And-¿Go!For maximum portability, MPK mini requires no software drivers or external power adapter for operation. It supports plug-and-play connectivity, features USB-MIDI, and powers up with a single USB connection to your Mac or PC. Four memory banks enable you to store hardware/software presets for quick and easy setting up of your computer and MPK mini.Software IncludedMPK mini comes bundled with professional production software and virtual instruments for immediate music creation. Hybrid 3, by AIR Music Tech, is a high-definition synthesizer that can create anything from fat, retro synth sounds to edgy modern leads and everything in between. 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, a groove/beat production and sample-triggering software, lets producers and musicians incorporate genuine MPC workflow into their DAW of choice and extends the power of MPK mini by adding up to 8 pad banks and 4 samples and insert effects per pad. MPC Essentials also runs in standalone mode, so you can start making music without a DAW.MPK mini MIDI EditorUnlock the true potential of your MPK mini with the MPK mini MIDI Editor software. This MIDI editor is a powerful preset management software that lets MPK Mini users customize their hardware and software setup on their Mac or PC. Create and tweak presets for your favorite virtual instruments, plugins, and DAWs, then store them on your MPK mini. You¿ll spend less time setting up your gear and more time doing what you love¿making great music.Akai Professional, AIR Music Technology, and MPC are registered trademarks of inMusic Brands Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. inMusic is the exclusive distributor of SONiVOX.Incorporates 5 years of user feedback for an all-new, enhanced design25 synth-action mini keys4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation control8 backlit velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads with Note Repeat & Full Level8 assignable Q-Link knobs for mixing, tweaking plug-ins, and moreBuilt-in arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range, and modesDedicated Octave Up and Octave Down buttonsUltra-compact design lets you create anywhereUSB-powered; no power adapter requiredFull-size sustain pedal input jackComprehensive production software package included: Akai Pro MPC Essentials, SONiVOX Wobble, and Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech (downloads)Number of Keys: 25 velocity-sensitivePads: 8 pressure- and velocity-sensitive, light-up MPC-style pads x 2 banksKnobs: 8 assignable controller potsComputer interface: USB-MIDI communications to Mac/PCPrograms: 4Octaves: 10 with Octave Up and DownArpeggiator: YesAdditional Controls: Pitchbend/Mod Joystick, Note Repeat button, Full Level button, Tap Tempo buttonAdditional Inputs: (1) 1/4" (6.35mm) TS input for sustain pedalPower: USB power via full-size USB jack; no power adapter requiredDimensions: 12.5" x 7.13" x 1.75"Weight: 1.65 lbs
