Akai Professional MPK Mini review: specs and price
Akai Professional MPK Mini
Why is Akai Professional MPK Mini better than the average?
- Drum pads?
8vs4.83 - Number of knobs?
8vs5.97 - Height?
152mmvs246.59mm - Width?
345mmvs701.78mm - Volume?
1573.2cm³vs14212.28cm³ - Weight?
900gvs3.86kg - Thickness?
30mmvs73.85mm
Price comparison
Akai Professional MPK Mini
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 | 25 Key ...AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 | 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Backlit Drum Pads, 8 Knobs and Music Production Software Included | $119.00 | |||
| Akai Professional MPK Mini Play | Standa...Akai Professional MPK Mini Play | Standalone Mini Keyboard & USB Controller With Built In Speaker, MPC Style Pads, On board Effects, 128 Instrument & 10 Drum Sounds, & Software Suite Included | $139.00 | |||
| Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII – 25 Key...Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII – 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Drum Pads, 8 Assignable Q-Link Knobs and Pro Software Suite Included | $129.99 | |||
| Akai Professional MPK Mini Mk2 Level 3 R...Akai Professional MPK Mini Mk2 Level 3 Regular 190839121684 | $200.00 | |||
| Akai Professional Advance 49 | 49-Key Vi...Akai Professional Advance 49 | 49-Key Virtual Instrument Production Controller with Full-Color LCD Screen & 10K Sounds Download | $1,185.28 | |||
| Akai Professional MPK249 | 49 Key Semi W...Akai Professional MPK249 | 49 Key Semi Weighted USB MIDI Keyboard Controller Including Core Control From The MPC Workstations | $347.93 | |||
| Akai Professional MPK261 | 61-Key Semi-W...Akai Professional MPK261 | 61-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Keyboard Controller Including Core Control From The MPC Workstations | $499.00 | |||
| Akai Professional MPK225 | Compact 25-Ke...Akai Professional MPK225 | Compact 25-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Keyboard Controller Including Core Control From The MPC Workstations | $211.95 | |||
| Beat Maker Bundle - Piano Style Keyboard...Beat Maker Bundle - Piano Style Keyboard/USB MIDI Controller with 138 Sounds and Sustain Pedal - Akai Pro MPK Mini Play + M-Audio SP-2 | $164.00 | |||
| Beat Maker Bundle – 25 Key USB MIDI Keyb...Beat Maker Bundle – 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Drum Pads, Sustain Pedal and Pro Software Suite – Akai Pro MPK225 + M-Audio SP-2 | $236.95 | |||
| MPK Mini MK3 25-Key Compact USB Keyboard...MPK Mini MK3 25-Key Compact USB Keyboard & Pad Controller w Software & Case | $143.40 | |||
Design
1.Has backlit LED buttons
Akai Professional MPK Mini
Buttons will light up when pressed, resulting in better visibility to users.
2.height
152mm
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product. We consider a smaller height better because it assures easy maneuverability.
3.width
345mm
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product. We consider a smaller width better because it assures easy maneuverability.
4.volume
1573.2cm³
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
5.weight
900g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
6.thickness
30mm
We consider a thinner chassis better because it makes the product more compact and portable. Thinness is a feature highlighted by many manufacturers of mobile devices, but it is essential for a wide range of products.
Keys & Pads
1.Has velocity sensitive keys
Akai Professional MPK Mini
Velocity sensitive keys are just spring loaded keys that sound out louder the harder you hit them. If you "lightly" press a key, the sound will be quiet; the harder you press, the louder it gets.
The amount of keys the controller has on the keyboard.
3.has velocity-sensitive pads
Akai Professional MPK Mini
Velocity-sensitive drum pads allow you to modify the sound sample's pitch depending on how quickly you hit the pads. They provide a more natural audio experience, as the pitch depends on your movement, just like when playing the drums live.
The pads section is ideal to trigger loops and samples, using your finger drum skills.
Features
1.MIDI device works and communicates via USB
Akai Professional MPK Mini
Devices can communicate in both directions with each other without any additional MIDI interface. The biggest advantage is that the USB connection can be used for everything; power supply, MIDI-in and MIDI-out. This means you need less cables.
2.The device is mappable
Akai Professional MPK Mini
Users can map, set and regulate the entire midi controller giving different functionalities to all different buttons, knobs and faders. The device could be also set up with different softwares.
3.Is compatible with Windows
Akai Professional MPK Mini
It is compatible with PCs and laptops running the Windows operating system.
More memory locations allow users to save their preset/setup and have them ready to use again and again.
5.Is compatible with Mac OS X
Akai Professional MPK Mini
It is compatible with Mac OS X devices such as MacBooks and iMacs.
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