That’s a pretty comprehensive spec list, and one that would seem to put the MPK Mini Plus in direct competition with Arturia’s popular KeyStep 37 controller. The 37 slim keys use Akai’s ...

Akai’s MPK Mini mkII is one of the best-selling MIDI controllers out there. It’s small, affordable, and has a solid arpeggiator plus the best pads on any budget or midrange controller.

Akai's MPK Mini Play keyboard has a reputation as a solid ... The four-battery design (the original used three) also promises a long 14-plus hours of playing to help with all-day creative sessions ...

At the top of the bestseller list in this category you’ll find two tiny but mighty contenders – the Akai MPK Mini Mk2 and Arturia’s MiniLab ... range and modes, plus an MPC-style Note Repeat function ...