Akai MPK Mini Plus II 37-Key MIDI Keyboard

• Advanced arpeggiator and chord modes
• 37-key mini keybed provides expressive playing across three octaves
• Eight RGB MPC pads deliver responsive finger drumming and triggering
• Deep DAW integration provides hands-on control of your production software
• MIDI and CV/Gate connections allow integration with external hardware

More room to play and express yourself

The upgraded 37-key mini keybed gives you a three-octave range for playing melodies, basslines, and chords without constantly changing octaves. Its compact layout is particularly useful when desk space is limited or you're producing away from your usual setup.

Dedicated pitch bend and modulation wheels provide additional expression, letting you shape notes as you perform. There's also a sustain pedal input for more natural keyboard playing. Despite its extended range, the MPK Mini Plus II remains portable, weighing just 1.46kg. You can comfortably incorporate it into a home studio or take it along when inspiration strikes elsewhere.

Find new ideas with creative performance tools

Need some inspiration for your next track? The MPK Mini Plus II includes several tools to help you explore different musical directions. Its expanded arpeggiator generates repeating note patterns, with adjustable settings for creating rhythmic variations. Chord Mode lets you trigger complete chords using individual keys, while Scales Mode keeps your playing within a selected musical scale.

You can even combine these modes to experiment with harmonies more easily. Additional functions including Glitch, Mutate, and Strum introduce rhythmic changes and expressive movement. Note Repeat is particularly handy for programming consistent drum patterns and experimenting with different rhythmic subdivisions.

Take control of your production software

Spend less time reaching for your mouse and more time making music. The MPK Mini Plus II integrates with popular DAWs including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio. Eight assignable endless knobs give you physical control over software parameters, while dedicated transport buttons make recording and playback more convenient.

Its 160 x 80 colour LCD displays useful information, helping you follow adjustments as you work. The eight RGB MPC pads also support different functions depending on your software, including drum triggering, clip launching, and track control. Dedicated MPC integration provides further access to presets, navigation, and mixing functions.

Connect your gear and explore included sounds

The MPK Mini Plus II can sit at the centre of a setup combining software instruments and external hardware. USB-C handles computer connectivity and power, while a five-pin MIDI output lets you control compatible external instruments. Three CV/Gate outputs provide additional options for incorporating modular synthesisers and other compatible equipment.

You can also power the keyboard using a suitable USB power adapter or power bank, both sold separately. To get you started, the included Studio Instrument Collection offers over 1,000 sounds from AIR Music Tech, Moog Music, and Akai Professional. Native Instruments Komplete Select (Akai Edition) and MPC Beats provide further options for building tracks.

Features

• Upgraded 37-note mini keybed provides comfortable, expressive playing across three octaves
• Eight velocity-sensitive RGB MPC pads with aftertouch support finger drumming, clip launching and chord triggering
• Advanced arpeggiator, chord and Note Repeat modes offer versatile tools for creating musical ideas
• Glitch, Mutate and Strum functions introduce creative variations to patterns and performances
• Eight assignable rotary knobs provide hands-on control over software instruments and production parameters
• Dedicated pitch bend and modulation wheels allow expressive real-time adjustments
• Full-colour 160 x 80 LCD displays essential settings and software feedback
• Deep integration with popular DAWs and MPC hardware and software streamlines production workflows
• USB-C connectivity provides MIDI communication and convenient bus-powered operation
• Traditional MIDI output and three CV/Gate connections support external synthesizers and modular equipment
• Dedicated sustain pedal input expands expressive performance options
• Includes over 1,000 sounds from AIR Music Tech, Moog Music and Akai Professional
• Bundled MPC Beats and Native Instruments Komplete Select Akai Edition provide additional production tools
• Compact 1.46kg construction makes the controller easy to transport between studios and performances

Specifications

• Display: 160 x 80 resolution full-color LCD
• Pads: (8) velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB back-lit pads
• Knobs:
  • (8) assignable 360° knobs
  • (1) 360° encoder with push
• Wheels:
  • Pitch bend wheel
  • Modulation wheel
• Buttons:
  • (2) bi-color LED buttons
  • (16) single-color LED buttons
• I/O:
  • (1) USB Type-C® port:
    • Power
    • MIDI in/out
  • (1) 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS sustain pedal input
  • (3) 1/8" (3.5 mm) TS CV/gate out ports
  • (1) MIDI DIN out port
• Power: Via USB Type-C (bus powered, or connected to wall adapter or power bank [sold separately])
• Dimensions (height x width x depth): 2.1" x 19.4" x 7.6" (5.4 x 49.3 x 19.2 cm)
• Weight: 3.2 lb (1.46 kg)