Akai mpk mini 2

[Silentz]

Anyone here use it and what do you think? Thinking about grabbing one today.

 

[GhostChamberz]

Knobs feel pretty cheap. Pads not that good. Cheap and useful controller just dont expect anything amazing.

 

[Silentz]

Sure. I wouldnt expect alot for 100 bucks but right now I only have an old mpc 500 I got cheap from a friend. Its been great and I love it but it feels very dated and limited compared to newer technology. I will definitely want to get something better one day but I feel like having something with some keys will help with my creativity and be a little less time consuming.

 

[GhostChamberz]

For sure its worth 100 bucks. And its not fair to compare it to controllers 4x the price hehehe

 

[GhostChamberz]

I never tried the MPC 500, but i would maybe think the drum pads on that would be better maybe? not sure.

 

[Silentz]

Yeah the pads are nice. Its a midi controller also so im thinking maybe use the pads on it and and the mk for melodies. The 500 is great for old school sample type beats but making melodies is not easy on it.

 

[Silentz]

I can get a launchkey25 for 150. Is it worth 50 more?

 

[GhostChamberz]

dude you should save just a little more and get an Arturia Keylab Essential 49. You will get shitloads of VST Synths included, Semi Weighted Keys and it has 49 keys for REALLY gettin busy on those keys. I own the 61 Key Version and ive been super happy with it.

https://www.thomannmusic.com/arturi...5IjoidXMiLCJjdXJyZW5jeSI6NywibGFuZ3VhZ2UiOjJ9

 

[GhostChamberz]

Im pretty sure you can find it cheaper than 200$, worth checkin Ebay even.

 

[GhostChamberz]

Ooops my bad, the 49 key doesnt have Semi Weighted only the 61

 

[GhostChamberz]

Trust me trying to play Keys on a 25 key is super annoying, u gotta switch the octaves up and down constantly which just really fucks with your Workflow / Creativity

 

[Silentz]

I appreciate the info and Ill keep these in mind in the future. I went with the mk mini for now since Im on a budget and dont know how to play keys anyway. Im also impatient and wanted something I can use now lol

 

[GhostChamberz]

lol ok. Have fun with it

 

[Klypse]

If I was you, I'll get the Akai MPD218 for the same price and stick to it until you get something better. My son has the MPK Mini II and it is pretty cheap feeling. The pads doesn't have that MPC feel and the keys are cheap and short...

At least the MPD218 the pads feels like a MPC and has more banks(keys), and its easier to use IMO