Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII White | 25-Key Ultra-Portable USB MIDI Drum Pad & Keyboard Controller with Joystick, VIP Software Download Included – Limited Edition

Style:White The new MPK Mini MKII is an ultra-compact keyboard controllerdesigned to easily fit in the laptop-toting musicians backpack and still earnits spot on the desktop producers crowded table space. For maximumportability, the MPK Mini MKII requires no software drivers or external poweradapter for operation. It supports plug-and-play connectivity, features USB-MIDI, and powers up with a single USB connection to your computer. With anarray of hardware controls, the MPK mini MKII lets you record, compose, andperform with virtual instruments, effect plugins, and Digital AudioWorkstations whenever inspiration strikes. It features 25 velocity-sensitivesynth-action keys, a 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulationmanipulation, 8 backlit velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads, and 8 assignableQ-Link knobs. Plus, two banks expand the number of MPC-style pads to 16 forextended creative capabilities. The MPK mini MKII includes all the essentialsfor quickly laying down and expanding upon your musical ideas. Finally, itcomes bundled with professional production software and virtual instrumentsfree downloads for immediate music creation. Editor Software Requirements-MacOS X 10.7+ or Windows 7+ Frequently Asked Questions What software comes withthe Akai MPK Mini? The Akai MPK Mini comes with the following software: AkaiPro MPC Essentials SONiVOX Wobble 2 AIR Hybrid 3 Preset EditorSoftwareHardware Requirements Macintosh: 1.25 GHz G4/G5 or faster (Intel Macrecommended); 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended); Mac OS X 10.4.11 (10.5 or laterrecommended) PC: 1.5 GHz Pentium 4 or Celeron-compatible CPU or faster(multicore CPU recommended); 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended); Windows 10, Windows8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP; Windows-compatible sound card(ASIO driver support recommended); QuickTime recommended Available USB portEditor Software Requirements Mac OS X 10.7+ or Windows 7+ How do I get mysoftware? Go to akaipro.com/my-account Login to your Akai Pro account. If youdo not have an account, Create one. Once you have logged in or created yourAkai Professional user account, choose Register a Product. Enter the requestedinformation to Register your MPK2 series controller and press Submit. Once youhave Registered your MPK2 Series controller, you can now find the downloadsfor the various included software within the My Account section. Whatoperating systems is it supported with? The Akai MPK Mini is supported on thelatest operating systems, including Windows 8 and Mac 10.9. The MPK Mini is aclass-compliant plug-and-play device that does not require a specific driverinstallation in order to be functional and will function with all majorWindows and Mac operating systems from Windows XP, Vista and 7 to Mac 10.4 andlater. Is it powered by USB or wall power supply? The Akai MPK Mini is USB hubpowered. It connects and powers by a standard USB-A to USB-B cable and doesnot require a wall power supply. What are the differences between the MPK MiniMKI and MKII?Some of the major additions and changes to the Akai MPK Mini are:Features a 4-way Pitch Bend and Modulation joystick. This joystick has threeassignable modes, including: Pitch Bend – Up, down, left and right Modulation1 – There is a single CC per axis. The center CC is at 64 and the joystickmodulates on the axis of choice. Modulation 2 – There are two CCs per axis.The center axis is 0 and the endpoint CCs on each axis can be set by the userwith the included preset editor. Connects via standard USB-A to USB-B cablerather than a mini-USB to USB-B cable. Features a Noterepeat and Full-levelbutton option. Contains a 1/4 Sustain pedal input for standard momentary non-latching foot-switch functionality. The 8 velocity-sensitive pads have back-lit red and green coloring. Can I change the default presets? Yes! There arefour built-in presets that can be chosen in the controller. These presets canbe edited, adjusted and uploaded to the MPK Mini using the included preseteditor. Wait! What if I still have more questions? Dont worry! You can watchstep-by-step tutorials in the Related Video Shorts below or visitakaipro.com/kb/search/MPK_Mini for more detailed FAQs. Technical Specs NoteKeys: (25) velocity-sensitive mini keys Pads: (8) assignable backlit pads,velocity- and pressure-sensitive Pad Banks: (2) banks Knobs: (8) assignable270 knobs X-Y Controller: (1) configurable thumbstick with 3 modes Octaves:10-octave range with octave up/down buttons Arpeggiator: adjustableresolution, range, and modes Additional Controls: Note Repeat button FullLevel button Tap Tempo button Inputs / Outputs (1) USB port (1) 1/4 (6.35mm)TS input for sustain pedal Power: USB power via full-size USB jack; no poweradapter required Dimensions (width x depth x height): Product: 12.5 x 7.13 x1.75 Shipping: 14.3 x 8.64 x 2.9 Weight Product: 1.65 lbs Shipping: 2.43lbs Box Contents MPK mini USB Cable MPK mini Editor (download) SoftwareDownload Card User Guide Safety & Warranty Manual