Go mobile without losing control — the Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII is an ultra-compact 25-key USB MIDI keyboard controller designed for the travelling musician and desktop producer. With production-centric hardware controls in a slim, ultra-portable footprint, it lets you record, compose and perform with virtual instruments, effect plugins and DAWs wherever inspiration strikes, a big reason it remains popular with producers in Kenya. Twenty-five velocity-sensitive synth-action keys, eight backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive MPC-style pads and eight assignable Q-Link knobs form the core control set, engineered for rapid production. A four-way thumbstick handles pitch and modulation, dedicated octave up and down buttons cover the full melodic range, and a conveniently located sustain pedal input expands expressive performance options. An onboard arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range and modes speeds up creation of intricate melodic lines, and four memory banks store presets for instant recall. Operation is entirely plug-and-play: no drivers or external power adapter are needed thanks to a seamless USB-MIDI connection to Mac or PC. Bundled software includes Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Technology, SONiVOX Wobble and MPC Beats. Key Features: - 25 velocity-sensitive synth-action mini keys - 8 backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive MPC-style pads - 8 assignable Q-Link knobs - 4-way thumbstick for pitch and modulation - Onboard arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range and modes - Octave up/down buttons and sustain pedal input - Bus-powered plug-and-play USB-MIDI connection - Includes Hybrid 3, Wobble and MPC Beats software