With an array of hardware controls, the MPK Mini Play lets you record, compose, and perform with virtual instruments, effect plugins, and DAWs whenever inspiration strikes.

Most music equipment is very similar so it's about the vibe you get from the equipment and that tends to make you WANT to use it. Each knob or fader can be assigned to a CC number which will then send a value of 0 at it's lowest point and a value of 127 at it's highest point and every value in between.Here you can program melodies and drum patterns on the fly with no computer connected, using 8 notes of polyphony per step and 16 notes per drum step. Please give us the reason for your assessment in the following text box and – if possible – your e-mail address for further questions. While maintaining its compact footprint, MPK Mini Plus offers extensive controls providing deep command over a wide range of features. For Windows users, make sure you have extracted the application from the zipped folder before running it.

You’ll also find CV/gate outputs, ideal for Eurorack compatibility and interfacing with analogue synths. kg it’s certainly small enough to transport if you want to collaborate in someone else’s studio or use it for a live show. The CV/Gate outputs are for sending control voltage (CV) and/or Gate signals to optional external synths or sequencers. Whether you want to work in a more old school way with the onboard sequencer or do DAW control and triggering on a computer – or some combination of the two – you’ll find that the Plus makes it easy to do. With more keys, your music will need new ways to add feel and expression, so the MPK Mini Plus adds dedicated Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheel controllers to help all keyboard performances truly come alive.Above the black and white keys lies an improved MIDI command center featuring eight drum pads, a transport control, pitch and mod wheels, eight rotating parameter knobs, and of course, the iconic 4-way joystick control for interesting effects experimentation. This means that instead of creating sound on its own, it will send MIDI messages to the software on your computer to generate sound and control your music production software. Just like it's predecessor, The MPK Mini Plus is compatible with virtually any DAW or music production software that will work with USB/MIDI keyboards, and even included mapping presets for many popular DAWs such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, and Garageband. Andertons Music Company acts as a credit broker and not a lender and only offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance.

Let's open the MIDI/Sync Preferences to ensure that the MPK is enabled as an active MIDI input device. This means you can only use it to control a (semi)modular synth through midi when the laptop is off, when it is on but midi has to be routed through your laptop's sound device, or when it's powered by a wall adapter. It ticks a lot of boxes and the extra little features really put it miles ahead of the MPK mini mkX series of keyboards.This comes with an extended three-octave keyboard, a built-in sequencer, MIDI and CV/Gate connectivity, proper pitch and mod wheels, MPC pads, knobs, transport controls and more. Build up your own custom library of the latest sounds and instruments to craft your next musical masterpiece.

The MPK Mini Plus is a class compliant device, which means it can be connected to any computer without the need for additional drivers. Now that you have installed the included sound content, let's connect the MPK mini and launch MPC Beats! Something else that’s new is proper pitch bend and mod wheels – AKAI is selling this as a performance keyboard, so tactile wheels are a great addition.

No problem: an included Class-compliant USB and 5-pin MIDI connection is available for any compatible device, ensuring your momentary musical genius goes down in writing. It takes the classic MPC drum pads and DAW and computer integration of other MPK models and throws in Keystep-like functionality including the CV ports for hooking up modular gear and the onboard sequencer meaning the whole thing can be used entirely without a computer if required. Had the basic mini version before this, and upgraded to the plus as the only thing that really bothered me in the mini that the is only 2 octaves. MPK Mini Plus features 37 keys with the Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed for expanded melodic and harmonic creation. Alongside the iconic Joystick Controller, there's no shortage of tactile interaction for near limitless expression.