Akai MPK Mini Plus White
The Akai MPK Mini Plus White is a compact yet powerful USB MIDI keyboard controller designed for modern music production, beatmaking, live performance, and mobile creative workflows. Expanding on the legendary MPK Mini series, the MPK Mini Plus adds a larger 37-key keyboard, dedicated transport controls, advanced sequencing features, CV/Gate connectivity, and deeper DAW integration — all in a sleek white finish optimized for modern studio environments.
Built for producers, musicians, composers, and performers, the MPK Mini Plus White combines expressive keyboard performance, MPC-style pad control, hands-on production tools, and hardware integration into a highly portable and versatile production controller.
Whether creating electronic music, controlling modular synths, performing live, or building tracks on the go, the MPK Mini Plus White delivers professional workflow flexibility in a compact desktop-friendly format.
Expanded MPK Workflow
The Akai MPK Mini Plus White is designed to deliver:
- Portable professional music production workflow
- Expanded keyboard performance and sequencing control
- Hands-on MPC beatmaking integration
- Flexible software and hardware connectivity
The 37-key Gen 2 dynamic keybed provides improved playability and expressive control for melodies, basslines, chords, and synth performances, while the RGB MPC pads offer responsive finger drumming and clip triggering.
Advanced Production & Performance Features
The MPK Mini Plus White combines:
- 37 velocity-sensitive mini keys
- 8 RGB-backlit MPC performance pads
- 8 assignable rotary encoders
- Integrated step sequencer and arpeggiator
The built-in transport controls, joystick modulation control, and hardware sequencing tools provide an efficient workflow for both DAW-based production and standalone hardware setups.
Software & Hardware Integration
The MPK Mini Plus White includes professional software integration and flexible connectivity for hybrid production environments:
- Akai MPC Beats DAW software included
- Virtual instruments and sound content
- MIDI and USB connectivity
- CV/Gate outputs for modular synthesizers
This makes the MPK Mini Plus particularly attractive for users combining software production with hardware synth and Eurorack workflows.
Features
- Compact USB MIDI keyboard controller
- 37 velocity-sensitive mini keys
- 8 RGB-backlit MPC pads
- 8 assignable rotary encoders
- Integrated step sequencer and arpeggiator
- Dedicated DAW transport controls
- Pitch/mod joystick control
- CV/Gate outputs for hardware synth integration
- USB-powered portable design
- Elegant white finish
Applications
- Music production and beatmaking
- Electronic music and synth control
- Hybrid software and modular synth workflows
- Mobile and desktop studio setups
- Live performance and songwriting
Technical Specifications
- Type: USB MIDI keyboard controller
- Keys: 37 velocity-sensitive mini keys
- Pads: 8 RGB-backlit velocity-sensitive MPC pads
- Controls: 8 rotary encoders, transport controls, joystick controller
- Functions: Step sequencer, arpeggiator, Note Repeat
- Connectivity: USB, MIDI, CV/Gate, sustain pedal input
- Software Included: MPC Beats and virtual instrument bundle
- Power: USB bus powered
- Compatibility: macOS & Windows, compatible with major DAWs
- Dimensions: 451 x 180 x 52 mm
- Weight: Approx. 1.26 kg
- Colour: White
Why Choose Akai MPK Mini Plus White?
The Akai MPK Mini Plus White expands the classic MPK Mini concept with more keys, deeper production control, advanced sequencing, and hardware connectivity while maintaining the portability and workflow that made the series famous. Its combination of MPC performance features, DAW integration, modular synth compatibility, and compact design makes it an ideal controller for modern hybrid music production environments.
