Akai Professional MPK Mini PlusvsAkai Professional MPK249
Summary
Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus and Akai Professional MPK249: 2 Akai Professional controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 15 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional MPK Mini PlusCurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPK249CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2014 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 37 | 49 |
| Key size | Mini | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Semi-weighted |
| Aftertouch | None | Channel |
| Keybed | Akai Gen 2 mini keys | Akai semi-weighted with aftertouch |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 8 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 8 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 8 |
| Display | OLED | LCD |
| Pitch / mod | Wheels | Wheels |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | DIN out, DIN in | DIN out, DIN in |
| CV / Gate out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain | Sustain, Expression |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, Sequencer, Chord mode, Scale mode, Note repeat | Arpeggiator, Note repeat, DAW transport |
| Bundled software | MPC Beats, AIR Hybrid 3, Mini Grand, Velvet | MPC Beats, AIR Hybrid 3, SONiVOX Twist, Ableton Live Lite |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 517 × 181 × 44 mm | 737 × 311 × 88 mm |
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 5.7 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: MPK Mini Plus – 37 MPK249 – 49
- Key action: MPK Mini Plus – Synth-action MPK249 – Semi-weighted
- Aftertouch: MPK Mini Plus – None MPK249 – Channel
- Pads: MPK Mini Plus – 8 MPK249 – 16
- Released: MPK Mini Plus – 2022 MPK249 – 2014
- Key size: MPK Mini Plus – Mini MPK249 – Full