Akai Professional MPK mini MK2 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller: 8 velocity-sensitive pads
Meet the Akai Professional MPK mini MK2—your new best friend for making music anywhere, anytime. This little powerhouse packs a punch with 8 velocity-sensitive pads that feel just right, 25 mini keys that won't cramp your style, and assignable controls that let you tweak to your heart's content. And hey, it's got a built-in arpeggiator and a 4-way joystick for when you're feeling fancy. Plus, it's USB powered, so you can kiss that extra power supply goodbye (because who needs more cables, right?).
Here's the lowdown on what makes it tick:
- Those 8 MPC-style pads? They're not just sensitive; they're practically psychic.
- 25 mini keys—small but mighty, and yes, they're velocity-sensitive too.
- Knobs, buttons, and a joystick that you can assign to whatever floats your boat.
- An arpeggiator that's as adjustable as your office chair.
- USB powered, because plugging in should be the hardest part of your day.
- Compact and portable design
- USB powered
- Assignable controls
- Built-in arpeggiator
- 8 velocity-sensitive pads
General specs
- Brand: Akai Professional
- Model: MPK mini MK2
- Seller: Joom
- Pads: 8 velocity-sensitive
- Keys: 25 mini keys
- Connectivity: USB
- Power: USB powered
- Controls: Assignable knobs, buttons, and joystick
- First listed by seller: 6/9/25
If you are interested in more details, you can find full information on the seller's page.
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| Brand | Akai Professional | Akai Professional | Akai Professional | Akai Professional | Arturia | Arturia |
| Model | MPK mini MK2 | MPK mini MK2 | MPK Mini plus | 3 | MiniLab 3 | |
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| Price | $195.52 | $200.49 | $287.32 | $250.67 | $223.28 | $226.82 |
| Seller | Joom | Joom | Joom | Joom | Joom | Joom |
| Update | August 19, 2025 | August 17, 2025 | August 25, 2025 | August 13, 2025 | August 16, 2025 | August 24, 2025 |
| Pads | 8 velocity-sensitive | 8 velocity-sensitive | 8 MPC pads | 16 | ||
| Connectivity | USB | USB | USB | USB | ||
| Compatibility | PC | PC | MIDI | |||
USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
Jeremy G.
Dallas, TX
June 21, 2025
As someone who's been around the block with gadgets, I was hopeful this would be a good fit for my music tinkering, but it falls short. The size is handy for portability, but the mini keys are just too small for my hands, and they don't have the feel I expected. The pads work okay, but the overall construction feels flimsy, and I'm not confident it'll last. The assignable features are there, but they're not as smooth to use as I'd like. For the price, I expected more durability and better performance. It could be wrong, but I think there are better options out there. Not something I'd recommend based on my experience.
- Pros: It hums along nicely with the USB power, no extra cables needed, which is incredibly convenient. The pads respond well to touch, and the keys are compact but functional for basic playing.
- Cons: The keys feel cramped and not very responsive, making it hard to play accurately. The controls are a bit fiddly and could be more intuitive. Build quality seems cheap, and it doesn't hold up well over time—I've had issues with it already.