Akai MPK Mini Plus II | 37-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller | RGB MPC Pads & Advanced Creative Tools

Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus 2  (Akai MPKMini + 2G)

37-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller

The Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus II is a compact 37-key MIDI keyboard controller designed for music production, beatmaking, live performance, and hybrid hardware/software setups. Featuring an upgraded three-octave mini keybed, eight RGB MPC pads with aftertouch, advanced creative tools, and integrated DAW and MPC controls, it provides an expressive, hands-on workflow for musicians and producers.

Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus II Competitive Differences

• Upgraded 37-key mini performance keybed provides a versatile three-octave playing range in a compact format.
• Eight velocity-sensitive RGB MPC pads with aftertouch support finger drumming, clip launching, chord triggering, and custom progressions.
• Expanded Arpeggiator, Chord, and Note Repeat modes enable creative melody, rhythm, and harmony generation.
• Glitch, Mutate, Freeze, and Strum functions introduce new variations and expressive performance possibilities.
• Integrated MPC Standalone and MPC Desktop control provides direct access to transport, pads, parameters, plugin presets, and track navigation.
• Deep DAW integration with real-time display feedback simplifies software-based music production.
• Assignable knobs, dedicated pitch and modulation wheels, and transport controls provide tactile performance control.
• Connectivity for external MIDI instruments, synthesizers, and modular gear supports hybrid production workflows.
• Includes over 1,000 sounds in Studio Instrument Collection plus Komplete Select (Akai Edition), MPC Beats, and Ableton Live Lite.
• USB-C power and a lightweight 3.31 lb design make the controller practical for portable production setups.

Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus II Description

The Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus II expands the popular MPK keyboard workflow with a redesigned 37-key mini keybed and an extensive collection of performance and production controls. Its three-octave range provides additional room for playing melodies, chords, and basslines while maintaining a compact footprint suitable for home studios, mobile production rigs, and desktop workstations.

Eight RGB-backlit MPC performance pads deliver velocity-sensitive response with aftertouch for expressive finger drumming, sample triggering, clip launching, and chord performances. Assignable rotary controls, dedicated pitch and modulation wheels, and onboard transport buttons allow producers to interact directly with instruments and recording software, reducing dependence on a mouse and keyboard.

Advanced Arpeggiator, Chord, and Note Repeat modes transform the MPK Mini Plus II into a flexible composition tool. Creative functions including Glitch, Mutate, Freeze, and Strum help generate evolving rhythmic patterns, melodic variations, and harmonic ideas. These features make it easier to experiment with arrangements, develop musical phrases, and introduce spontaneous changes during live performances.

Designed for integration with MPC Standalone, MPC Desktop, and popular digital audio workstations, the controller provides hands-on access to transport functions, pad performances, parameter adjustments, plugin presets, and track navigation. Real-time display feedback makes navigating creative functions more intuitive, while connectivity for external MIDI instruments, synthesizers, and modular equipment makes the keyboard a central control surface for hybrid music production systems.

The included production software further expands its creative capabilities. Studio Instrument Collection offers more than 1,000 production-ready sounds from AIR Music Tech, Moog Music, and Akai Professional. Native Instruments Komplete Select (Akai Edition), MPC Beats, and Ableton Live Lite provide additional instruments and music production tools, giving beginners and experienced producers a versatile starting point for recording, arranging, and performing.

MPK Mini Plus II Features

• 37-key mini keyboard with upgraded performance-oriented keybed
• Three-octave playing range for melodies, chords, and basslines
• Eight RGB-backlit MPC performance pads with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch
• Expanded Arpeggiator, Chord, and Note Repeat performance modes
• Creative Glitch, Mutate, Freeze, and Strum functions
• Dedicated pitch and modulation wheels
• Eight rotary knobs for hands-on parameter control
• Onboard transport controls for recording and playback workflows
• Integrated display with real-time feedback
• MPC Standalone and MPC Desktop integration
• DAW integration for streamlined software control
• Connectivity for external MIDI equipment and modular synthesizers
• USB-C powered operation
• Includes Studio Instrument Collection with over 1,000 sounds
• Includes Native Instruments Komplete Select (Akai Edition), MPC Beats, and Ableton Live Lite

MPK Mini Plus II Specifications

• Brand: Akai Professional
• Model: MPK Mini Plus II
• Part Number: MPKMINIPLUS2G
• Product Type: MIDI Keyboard Controller
• Keyboard: 37 mini keys
• Keyboard Range: Three octaves
• Performance Pads: 8 RGB MPC pads with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch
• Rotary Controls: 8 knobs
• Performance Controls: Pitch wheel, modulation wheel, arpeggiator, chord modes, and note repeat
• Power: USB-C
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 2.12 x 19.4 x 7.56 in (54 x 493 x 192 mm)
• Product Weight: 3.31 lb (1.5 kg)
• Package Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.5 x 21.54 x 9.61 in (89 x 547 x 244 mm)
• Package Weight: 4.19 lb (1.9 kg)
• Country of Origin: Philippines
• UPC: 694318027134

Included Software

• Studio Instrument Collection with over 1,000 sounds
• Native Instruments Komplete Select (Akai Edition)
• MPC Beats
• Ableton Live Lite