Akai Professional MPK Mini MK2 (Keyboards)
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Akai Professional MPK Mini MK2

Keyboards


Question about Akai Professional MPK Mini MK2

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pbume86

8 years ago

Can anyone recommend a midi controller/keyboard for cubase 6 price range up to 200francs a little more is all the same

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pbume86

8 years ago

Do you have one on the cubase with the akai mini mpk i just suddenly have no sound anymore....the midi controllers should be able to communicate with ciubase or? Thanks for your answer

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redwood_ch

8 years ago

Hello, I can recommend 3 models.
The first would be the:
M-Audio Axiom Air 61. Inexpensive at 179.- but also has a few disadvantages, but the advantages are certainly also praiseworthy.
pro: good keyboard, solid controllers, stable impression of the hardware, flexible assignment of individual controller types with HyperControl and MIDI function.
cons : no keyboard split , no software editor , HyperControl support currently only for 3 DAWs
Short summary: Generally still room for improvement. For users of DAWs that are already supported by HyperControl, the very flexible mode assignment of the controls should definitely be a winning argument for purchase.

The second:
novation LaunchKey 49 MKII for 199.- or the 61 for 259.- .
pro: wide range of applications , RGB pads , InControl mode , good workmanship
cons : no aftertouch , all MIDI CCs permanently assigned
In short: Launchkeys are very good controller keyboards with good workmanship, a wide range of applications and MIDI and InControl modes.

I recommend the third one the most. But it also has its price. But you'll find the most positive tests..:
AKAI MPK225 for 249.- or the249 for 399.-.
pro: good overall concept, very good workmanship, pads very dynamically playable, preview function for MIDI CCs
contra : Price (but worth it)
Short summary: In addition to eight faders, knobs and function keys, the AKAI MPK is equipped with 16 velocity-sensitive and easily playable pads, all of which can be assigned several functions. The keyboard is much more playable than its predecessor, and thanks to the transport section with HID function, many functions can be controlled from the controller. The diverse possibilities of the MPK, an internal arpeggiator and a preview function ensure that you can remotely control hardware and software instruments well and easily.

I hope this helps you in your decision. :-)