Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus II takes everything creators love about the MPK workflow and pushes creativity even further. Built around an upgraded 37-key mini keybed, intuitive hands-on controls and powerful creative performance tools, it gives musicians more ways to experiment, perform and produce.
MPK Mini Plus II combines expressive playability with deep creative control in a compact 37-key format. Multipurpose MPC pads, assignable controls, advanced arpeggiator functions, and integrated generative tools work together to help musicians move from ideas to finished tracks faster.
Fully integrated with MPC, popular DAWs, and bundled software instruments, MPK Mini Plus II is designed to be the center of any modern production setup while remaining portable enough for creators on the go.
37-key performance keybed
An upgraded mini keyboard experience delivers greater comfort, playability and expressive control across a versatile three-octave range.
Advanced creative tools
An expanded arpeggiator as well as chord and note repeat modes with creative functions like Glitch, Mutate and Strum are integrated to surprise and excite users.
Deep DAW and software integration
Instant control of popular DAWs with realtime display feedback and seamless access to bundled software instruments and sounds make way for endless inspiration.
RGB MPC performance pads
Eight velocity-sensitive RGB pads with aftertouch offer classic MPC-style control for finger drumming, clip launching, triggering chords and custom progressions.
MPC Standalone and Desktop integration
MPK Mini Plus II plays well with MPC Standalone and MPC Desktop, giving users hands-on access to transport controls, pads, knobs, pitch and mod wheels, plug-in presets and track navigation.
Hardware and software connectivity
Software instruments, external MIDI gear, synthesizers and modular equipment are all able to connect from one compact creative command center.
Creative sounds to inspire you
MPK Mini Plus II includes Akai's Studio Instrument Collection with over 1,000 production-ready sounds from AIR Music Tech, Moog Music, and Akai Professional, along with Native Instruments Komplete Select (Akai Edition) and MPC Beats.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus II and who is it designed for?
The MPK Mini Plus II is a compact 37-key MIDI keyboard controller with MPC-style pads, assignable controls, and built-in creative performance tools. It’s designed for producers, beatmakers, and musicians who want a portable controller that can sit at the center of a modern production setup, whether at a desk or on the go.
Are the keys on the MPK Mini Plus II full-size or mini keys?
The MPK Mini Plus II uses 37 synth-action mini keys. The upgraded mini keybed is designed for comfort and expressive playability across a three-octave range, giving you more room to play than smaller 25-key controllers while keeping the footprint compact and portable.
Do the MPK Mini Plus II pads have velocity and aftertouch?
Yes, the eight RGB backlit MPC pads are velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive with aftertouch. They’re well suited to finger drumming, clip launching, triggering chords, and playing custom progressions. Note that the keys themselves do not have aftertouch.
What creative tools are built into the MPK Mini Plus II?
It includes an expanded arpeggiator along with chord and note repeat modes. Creative functions like Glitch, Mutate, and Strum add variation and movement to your ideas, helping you get unexpected results and move from a rough idea to a finished part faster.
Does the MPK Mini Plus II work with MPC Standalone and MPC Desktop?
Yes. It integrates with both MPC Standalone and MPC Desktop, giving you hands-on access to transport controls, pads, knobs, pitch and mod wheels, plug-in presets, and track navigation.
Can I use the MPK Mini Plus II to control external synths and modular gear?
Yes. In addition to USB, it has a 5-pin MIDI Out for hardware synths and drum machines, and three 1/8" CV/Gate outputs (pitch, gate and mod) for modular and other CV gear. You can drive the CV outputs from the keys, the arpeggiator, the pads or incoming USB MIDI.
Does the MPK Mini Plus II need a power adapter, is it included?
No power adapter is needed; it’s USB bus-powered and ships with a USB-C to USB-C cable.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | AKAI-MPKMINIPLUS2 |
| Vendor | Akai Professional |
| Aftertouch | No |
| Bus Power | Yes |
| Controller Type | Keyboard |
| Included From Manufacturer | USB-C to USB-C cable |
| Weighted Keys | No |
| Number of Keys | 37 |
| Key Size | Mini Keys |
| MIDI | Out and USB |
| MPN | MPKMINIPLUS2G |
| Key Action | Synth action mini keys |
| Onboard Controllers |
Pitch bend wheel Mod wheel 8 × velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB backlit pads |
| Control Connections | 1/4" sustain footswitch input |
| Arpeggiator | Expanded arpeggiator, chord and note repeat modes with creative functions like Glitch, Mutate and Strum |
| Number of MIDI Control Zones | 1 |
| Bus Power | Yes |
| Width | 19.4" |
| Depth | 7.6" |
| Height | 2.1" |
| Product Weight | 3.3 lb |
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