I have bought this to replace my Arturia keystep 37 as the Akai mini plus has more features and much more compact for me on a desk top stuido. The Arturia Key step 37 has better keys, the Arturia Key step 37 is also a very good midi controller.
This Mpk Plus will be used to control my Synthstorm Deluge sounds and samples and to control the Arturia Microfreak. The Akai mini plus controller is very good value for money,
USB Controller Keyboard
37 Velocity-sensitive mini keys
Octave selector for 10 octave range
Pitch & modulation wheel
Individually assignable 4-way joystick
8 Velocity-sensitive MPC pads with note repeat and full level function
8 Assignable endless knobs
OLED display
Arpeggiator with 7 play modes, 8 bar measures and adjustable swing
Internal synchronisation with tap tempo (30 - 240 BPM) or external synchronisation via USB and MIDI
Chords and scales mode
Step sequencer with up to 64 steps and live recording mode
Plug'n'Play operation without driver installation
Power supply via USB-B port
Outputs for pitch CV, modulation CV and gate: 3.5 mm jack
Clock input/output: 3.5 mm jack
Sustain pedal connection: 6.3 mm jack
USB-B port (Class Compliant)
MIDI in/out
Dimensions (W x D x H): 451 x 180 x 52 mm
Weight: 1260 g
Incl. USB cable and MPC Beats Music Production software with drum samples and plug-in instruments
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