MPK Mini Plus

The new MPK Mini Plus empowers musicians and Live Performers with full creative control delivering 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.

Native Intruments Integration

Native Instruments NKS (Native Kontrol Standard) is a framework developed by Native Instruments to enhance integration between software instruments/effects and their hardware controllers. It provides a standardised interface that allows compatible plugins—both from Native Instruments and third-party developers—to display parameters in a consistent, user-friendly format on devices like Komplete Kontrol keyboards and Maschine systems.

Key features include:

•         Unified Control: NKS maps plugin parameters directly to hardware controls, allowing for hands-on adjustments without navigating computer menus.
•         Efficient Workflow: It streamlines browsing, loading, and editing presets, enabling producers to stay focused on creativity.
•         Broad Compatibility: Many third-party developers support NKS, offering a wide range of compatible sounds and effects.
•         For Our Products: This integration allows Akai and M-Audio compatible devices to fully utilize all NKS workflow features.

    FREE BUNDLE: Users/owners will receive the software bundle once they register their device.

    Both existing and new owners will receive the software bundle once their hardware is registered with inMusic.

Akai Professional and Native Instruments have partnered together bringing NKS integration to the MPK Controller series, including the worlds most popular MPK Mini MK3, Play, Plus and more.

Try NKS for yourself with your free Komplete Select Bundle of synths, sampled instruments and studio effects - all ready to Kontrol with your MPK.

it's easy to Get started

1.     Purchase your Akai MPK controller then register your product (All Existing MPK customers will be eligible to redeem free NI Komplete Select Akai Edition software bundle)
2.     Download inMusic Software Centre and Redeem NI voucher code
3.     Choose your Komplete Select bundle
4.     Download Native Access where you'll find all your Komplete Select Akai Edition Bundles
5.     Install Komplete Kontrol Software to Set up your Akai controller
6.     Install Kontakt Player to use your instruments

37 KEYS - GEN 2 DYNAMIC KEYBED

MPK Mini Plus features 37 keys with the Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed for expanded melodic and harmonic creation. 3 full octaves for two-handed chords, arpeggiation, solos and soundscapes on incredibly playable keys with a wider velocity range, delivering a world-class level of note dynamics and response.

CREATIVE STEP/LIVE SEQUENCER / ARPEGGIATOR

For those creative moments or DAW-less jams sessions, the onboard polyphonic 2-track step/live Sequencer captures new melodic and drum patterns on the fly. 8 notes of polyphony per step, 16 notes per Drum Step and an onboard Arpeggiator offer endless creative possibilities.

REAL MPC DRUM PADS

8 velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC Drum Pads are the backbone for not only playing dynamic beats and programming drums, but for also assigning program changes and triggering additional CC parameters.

ASSIGNABLE 360-ROTARY KNOBS

Dial in effects with the 8 assignable 360-rotary knobs for every function including filters, automation, pan controls, and more. Add depth and dimension to your tracks by writing precise automation.

CHORDS AND SCALES MODES

MPK Mini Plus features two modes to help simplify and accurately enhance your performances. Chords Mode plays multiple notes and inversions with a single key, and Scales Mode enables the keybed to play notes only in the selected scale. For both modes, many creative options are available along with 15 scale settings.

TRANSPORT CONTROLS

The MPK Mini Plus has dedicated Transport Controls for total integration into your DAW. Transport Controls help you stay engaged in the creative workflow with dedicated Play, Stop, Record, Loop, and Locator buttons.

REAL PITCH AND MODULATION WHEELS

With more keys, your music will need new ways to add feel and expression, so the MPK Mini Plus adds dedicated Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheel controllers to help all keyboard performances truly come alive.

ASSIGNABLE JOYSTICK CONTROLLER

For even more expression, assign parameters to the Joystick’s X/Y axis and morph between effects to create unique and interesting textures in your productions. Assign up to 4 parameters to the Joystick right from the keyboard itself.

USB, 5-PIN MIDI, CV/GATE CONNECTORS

Connect to any Class-Compliant USB or 5-pin MIDI device and use the CV/Gate connectors and Sync I/O to trigger and control your Euro-rack and other modular synths. The MPK Mini Plus is versatile enough for any musician wanting to get the most out of their favorite DAW, VST instruments and analog gear.

DAW CONTROL MAPPING

MPK Mini Plus can be mapped to your favorite DAW such as FL, Logic, and Ableton—giving you all the portable creative control you need. Take advantage of controlling your Transport, macros, mixing environments and even writing automation for your favorite plugin effects and instruments.

INCLUDES MPC BEATS SOFTWARE DAW

Includes the powerful MPC Beats software DAW, based on the legendary MPC hardware. Turn your computer into a professional recording studio with the MPC Beats software featuring all the drum sounds, samples, plugin instruments, and insert effects needed to create modern, professional music.