The LPK25 and LPD 8 mini MIDI controllers from Akai have been a Rubadub favourite for a long time now, providing compact but powerful and rugged MIDI control for people who need a compact live set-up or just need to save space.
Imagine the LPK25 with an LPD 8 stuck on top. You're now imagining the MPK Mini !
25 mini velocity sensitive keys, 8 MPC-Style velocity sensitive pads (with 2 banks, so effectively it's 16 pads!) and 8 assignable knobs are all brought together in this tiny beast. As well as the latter you also have a sustain button, octave up and down selection and a built in arpeggiator with tap tempo for full expressive control. The MPK Mini connects over mini USB so there is no need for a bulky external power supply.
Also included is Akai's Mini MPK Editor for creating custom MIDI mappings so that next time you plug it in it's ready to go straight away.
This is definitely a hot product for the musician-just-starting or the seasoned veteran. The perfect stocking filler!
The Akai Pro MPK mini is an ultra-compact mini-keyboard 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. 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.
The MPK mini keyboard is ideal for quickly entering notes and phrases into your computer. The velocity-sensitive keys allow you to accurately express dynamics, while accessing different pitch ranges is done instantly through dedicated Octave Up and Down buttons. Create sparkling, staccato leads and driving bass-lines in a variety of time denominations and patterns with MPK mini's built-in Arpeggiator. A Tap-Tempo button gives you the ability to quickly adjust the Arpeggiator clock which is essential if you're looking to stay in sync with a band. A Sustain button holds notes after releasing your hand from the keyboard allowing you the opportunity to easily pound pads and twist knobs, with no pedal required.
MPK mini's 8 back-lit, velocity-sensitive pads are based on Akai Professional’s MPC line of iconic music production stations. Great for firing one-shot samples and sequencing drum patterns, you can use the pads to send note information, MIDI CCs, or even program changes. Pressing the Bank button will quickly toggle between 2 banks of pads giving you access to 16 pads in total. Additionally, the MPK mini has 8 assignable Q-Link knobs to control virtually any parameter in your software.
MPK mini works plug-and-play with Mac and PC and requires no software driver installation or wall power for operation. It has four memory banks for programming and recalling settings appropriate to your favorite software programs. The included software editor lets you quickly map MPK mini's controls as well.
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