Akai Professional MPK Mini Play Keyboard Controller
25 synth-action mini keys, 128 Instrument Sounds
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SKU: MPKMINIPLAYXUK
The Akai Professional MPK Mini Play is the standalone version of the popular MPK Mini Mk2 controller. Like the Mini Mk2, the Mini Play offers portability and MIDI control but also comes with 128 built-in sounds and an onboard speaker so you can use it without a computer. Perfect for spontaneous use when inspiration strikes, the MPK Mini Play is the perfect travel companion for the producer on-the-go.
No Computer Required
With 128 built-in sounds and an onboard speaker, the MPK Mini Play can be played virtually anywhere. The 25 mini keys and 8 backlit MPC pads allow you to jam using drum or keys sounds. The MPK Mini Play doesn't record or save your playing in standalone mode so its best used for impromptu playing and working out ideas, then you can connect it to a DAW to record. With its compact size, you can chuck the MPK Mini Play into a bag, take it anywhere, and then pull it out and start playing whenever inspiration strikes.
Portable Controller
The speaker and OLED screen means you sacrifice the assignable Q-Link knobs that you find on the Mini Mk2, but the Mini Play still works great as a MIDI controller. The Mini Play doesn't require any drivers or set up, just plug it in via USB and you're ready to go. Go from playing out loud in standalone mode to controlling virtual instruments and triggering samples in your DAW in seconds.
Software Included
The MPK Mini Mk2 comes with free software to help you jump right into making music. Included are virtual synths like Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech and Wobble by SONiVOX, as well as an MPC Essentials which offers MPC workflow in your DAW or as a standalone. MPC Essentials is a beat/groove production and sample-triggering software that expands the MPK Mini with up to 8 pad banks as well as 4 samples and insert effect per pad. You also get a free download of Akai Professional's VIP3.0 software which offers greater hardware/software integration for improved control over VST instruments and effects. If you don't already have a DAW to make music in you're in luck. The MPK Mini Play comes with Avid Pro Tools First, a streamlined version of their industry-level audio production and recording software.
Akai Professional MPC Beats
Akai Professional are now offering that classic MPC beat-making workflow in a software format. Introducing MPC Beats! With both Simple and Advanced modes, MPC Beats has features to satisfy both beginner and experienced beat producers. The accessible interface, streamlined Simple mode, and the included templates make MPC Beats a great starting point for those looking to get into making beats. More experienced users will enjoy the over 80 audio FX plugins for warping, manipulating, and transforming audio, as well as the VST/AU compatibility for using third-party virtual instruments and audio plugins. You also get two stereo tracks for recording instruments or vocals.
MPC Beats comes free with this controller but is also free to download and use with any class-compliant USB MIDI controller regardless of brand. You can also expand the sample library in MPC Beats by purchasing expansion packs from premier sound designers.
Features
- Standalone mini keyboard with built-in speaker and USB MIDI controller
- Built-in sound module with over 128 instrument sounds + 10 drum kits
- 25 synth-action mini keys
- OLED display to browse sounds
- 8 backlit MPC drum pads
- 4 knobs to edit sounds or send midi
- 4-way pitch/modulation joystick
- Built-in arpeggiator
- 1/8” headphone jack
- Power: 3 AA batteries
- Free software: Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, Wobble by SONiVOX, Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Akai Pro VIP3.0, Pro Tools First
- Key Action
- Synth
- Key Size
- Mini
- Brand
- Akai
- Number of Keys
- 25
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