Akai MPK Mini Play Standalone All-In-One MIDI Keyboard Controller Announced
15th Oct 2018
Introducing the ultra-portable, standalone MPK Mini Play, based on the popular MIDI controller-Akai Professional's MPK Mini featuring 128 sounds, built-in speaker, OLED screen & more!
Packed with 128 sounds, its own built-in speaker, 8 backlit MPC drum pads & knobs for editing your sounds and a 4-way joystick for simple, tactile control, and you have all you need to take your music on-the-go.
Made-to-move. Powered by 3 "AA" batteries, the MPK Mini Play is built for hours of wireless fun on the go. You can also connect to a computer via USB port for plug-and-play MIDI capability. Don't want to disturb others or simply looking to amplify MPK Mini Play? No sweat! Simply use the mini-audio output jack to connect headphones or virtually any external speaker, amplifier or mixer. Whether you're looking to get into the world of music production, or seeking the ultimate tool to hammer out that killer lick on the move, MPK Mini Play is the solution you have been waiting for! All-in-one, easy-to-use fun with "pro" features-that's the MPK Mini Play!
Expected: End Of October
Akai MPK Mini Play - Express Yourself
At the heart of MPK Mini Play is a 25 key, velocity-sensitive synth-action mini keybed with octave up and down buttons to expand the keyboard to the full melodic range. With the iconic 4-way joystick for pitch and modulation control and a dedicated sustain pedal input, access all the tools to capture every subtle nuance of your performance.
Akai MPK Mini Play - Standalone Sound
Don’t have access to your Mac or PC? No problem! MPK Mini Play includes 128 on-board instrument sounds that cover everything from traditional instruments to in-demand synth sounds. Plus, there are 10 hard-hitting drum kits included for tactile beat-production on-the-move. Browsing your library of sounds couldn’t be simpler thanks to the radiant OLED display and dedicated browser encoder.
Akai MPK Mini Play - Tweak, Customise
Make your sound your own! With dedicated filter and resonance control, take command of the timbre and tonality of MPK Mini Play’s stock sounds and fine-tune your signature sound. We even include EQ, filter, reverb and chorus controls for further customisation – modulate your sound, add some space and truly take your sound to other-worldly heights.
Akai MPK Mini Play - Ultra-Portable
Don’t leave home without it! MPK Mini Play is the only solution you need for expressive, immersive performances. With a built-in speaker, and long-life battery power via 3 x AA batteries (not included), unleash your performance from your computer and be ready whenever inspiration strikes. Looking to practice late into the night – no problem, there’s even a 1/8-inch headphone output!
Akai MPK Mini Play - Included Software
Suite Ignite your creativity wherever you are, then capture your honed performance with MPK Mini Play’s premium software suite including ProTools First, MPC Essentials, Hybrid 3 and Wobble. With these two industry-standard DAWs and virtual instruments from AIR Music Tech, you have everything you need for immediate creative potential right-out-the-box.