AKAI Professional MPK Mini Plus - 37 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 8 MPC Pads, Sequencer, MIDI/CV/Gate I/O, and Music Production Software

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Yes! The MPK Mini Plus is compatible with both windows and Mac computers. (Please note that on Mac computers 2017 and up, you will need to use a USB-B to USB-C cable or adapter) Immediate first thoughts: The unit feels well built and sturdy with an almost metal feel. It was plug and play with Ableton Live 11 and Pro Tools 2023. If you plan to play some Chopin this is not the keybed for you. You will want something that closer resembles a piano. But you need more than 37 keys for that anyway. All new & used goods supplied by Music Matter are warranted free from defects for 12 months from the date of supply (unless otherwise stated). Once the installation is complete, exit the setup wizard and launch the MPK Mini Play Editor from your Apps section on Windows 10 or your Applications folder on your MAC finder.

Note: Keep in mind that this code will license Hybrid, Mini Grand, and Velvet so you only need to redeem it once in iLok to authorize all of your AIR plugins.I bought this to go with the MPC One. They match well. Having 3 octaves on the desktop is really handy and the keybed plays well. The smaller keys are big enough for me. The built in chords and arpeggiator are easy to use. The screen is tiny but clear at any angle. A good device.

Had the basic mini version before this, and upgraded to the plus as the only thing that really bothered me in the mini that the is only 2 octaves. Press and hold the SHIFT and PROG SELECT buttons on the MPK mini Plus. While holding these buttons, connect the other end of your USB cable to the MPK mini Plus. The MPK mini Plus should power on and the current firmware version will be shown on the display.The MPK Mini Plus is a class compliant device, which means it can be connected to any computer without the need for additional drivers. Solution home Akai Pro | MPK mini Series MPK Mini Series | MPK Mini Plus Akai Pro MPK mini Plus | Frequently Asked Questions

The MPK Mini keyboard line revolutionized portable music-making for producers and beat makers all over the world. The new MPK Mini Plus builds on that innovation by empowering musicians with full creative control that delivers ultimate feel and expression, along with next generation performance tools. Advanced connectivity easily and fully unites all your favorite studio devices for complete and expanded hardware integration in a compact 3-octave design. Key Features This keyboard is a great value for the price in my opinion. Sure there are cheaper keyboards with the same amount of keys. There are even cheaper keyboards with more additional options such as more faders, rotary controls or more transport controls for example. However I was quite suprised about the build quality and overal quality of this keyboard. The key bed might be mini keys, nevertheless they do feel very nice for a relative small and compact keyboard.As described above, you will need to hold the SHIFT and PROG SELECT buttons while connecting the USB cable to your MPK mini Plus. Continue holding the buttons until the USB cable is completely connected to the MPK mini and your computer, and the MPK mini Plus powers on.