Instead of a wheel, Akai has opted for a thumbstick to control pitch bend and modulation which is very intuitive. Some other nice performance features are a powerful arpeggiator and a note repeat trigger. There are 8 assignable knobs that allow you to edit parameters like cut-off, resonance, etc, in real-time. While 25 keys don’t exactly provide a huge range it’s more than enough to lay down chords and lead lines. The MPK Mini MkII comes with 25 velocity-sensitive mini-keys with octave up/down functionality. Samples can be assigned to bank A or bank B meaning you effectively have the use of 16 pads (8 at a time) and you can switch between banks instantly during a performance. There are 8 pads that can be used for triggering drums, samples, or patterns. The main selling point of the MPK Mini MkII is the authentic Akai MPC drum pads. Despite its small stature, this little MIDI keyboard is a producers dream. Since the first version of the MPK Mini, it has been one of the most popular MIDI controllers on the market.
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