Akai MPK Mini Plus II

The MPK Mini Plus II builds on the legacy of the famous MPK Mini and expands creative possibilities with its 37-note mini-keyboard spanning three octaves. Designed for musicians, composers, and beatmakers, it combines 8 RGB MPC pads with aftertouch, 8 assignable encoders, and numerous music-making tools in a compact, easily portable format. Its Arpeggiator, Chord, and Note Repeat modes, combined with the new Glitch, Mutate, Freeze, and Strum functions, let you explore new melodic and rhythmic ideas. Compatible with leading music production software and standalone MPCs, it also features comprehensive connectivity and a generous selection of software and virtual instruments so you can start producing right away.

### A Mini XL format to push the boundaries of your creativity

The MPK Mini Plus II expands Akai Professional’s renowned line of master keyboards by retaining the compact design that made it a success, while offering even more control options. It features 8 RGB backlit MPC pads that are velocity- and pressure-sensitive with aftertouch—perfect for finger drumming, triggering samples, launching clips, or playing chords. Its 8 assignable rotary encoders and clickable encoder make it easy to adjust effects, filters, panning, and automation. A color display rounds out the package by showing essential information for intuitive control of your production environment.

### An Expressive Keyboard to Bring Your Ideas to Life

With its 37 mini-keys spanning three octaves, the MPK Mini Plus II offers greater playing freedom for composing melodies, building chords, and developing arrangements. Its redesigned keyboard mechanism improves comfort and precision, delivering a more natural and expressive musical experience. Two dedicated wheels for pitch bend and modulation let you shape sounds in real time, while an optional sustain pedal input adds even more nuance to your performances.

### Creative Features to Spark Inspiration

The MPK Mini Plus II includes the essential features of Akai Professional controllers, such as Arpeggiator, Chord, Note Repeat, and Full Level modes. It goes even further with the new creative tools Glitch, Mutate, Freeze, and Strum, designed to transform your ideas into rhythmic patterns, melodic variations, and original harmonic progressions. These features encourage spontaneous experimentation and a fresh approach to composition, whether in the studio or on stage.

### Compact Design, Comprehensive Connectivity

Despite its small size, the MPK Mini Plus II offers exceptionally versatile connectivity. Its USB-C port handles both data transfer and power delivery from a computer, a USB power adapter, or an external battery. It also allows for use with compatible devices, including certain standalone MPCs and some smartphones. A 5-pin DIN MIDI output and three 3.5 mm mini-jack CV/Gate outputs offer numerous connection options for synthesizers, MIDI equipment, and modular systems. An ideal setup for combining virtual and hardware instruments within the same production environment.

### Optimized Integration with Your Software and MPCs

Designed to integrate seamlessly into your setup, the MPK Mini Plus II offers advanced control of compatible MPCs running MPC3, including the MPC One G2 and MPC Live III. Once connected, it provides direct access to transport controls, pads, encoders, plugin presets, track navigation, mixing, and clip triggering.

On a computer, it integrates with leading music production software, including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cubase, and Bitwig Studio. Its color display provides a convenient visual feedback to keep important information in plain sight and streamline your workflow.

### A Complete Software Suite for Immediate Production

The MPK Mini Plus II comes with a selection of software and virtual instruments, giving you a complete creative environment right out of the box. Ableton Live Lite and MPC Beats provide all the essentials you need to record, compose, and produce your tracks.

The Studio Instrument Collection includes over 1,000 ready-to-use sounds from the AIR Music Tech, Moog Music, and Akai Professional catalogs. In addition to this library, Native Instruments’ Komplete Select (Akai Edition) is included to enrich your productions with a wide range of studio-quality instruments and sounds.