Akai MPK261 vs Akai MPK Mini Plus
| Akai MPK261 | Akai MPK Mini Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | MPK261 comes equipped with 61 semi-weighted, full-size keys and a premium piano-style keybed | Featuring 37 mini-keys… / 37 KEYS - GEN 2 DYNAMIC KEYBED |
| Aftertouch | ("Each key is velocity-sensitive and outfitted with aftertouch"); type channel/poly unspecified | — |
| Sounds / presets | 3 | — |
| Sequencer | an arpeggiator, with adjustable resolution, range, and patterns; MPC Note Repeat | internal 2-track sequencer / 37-key controller with step sequencer, CV/Gate I/O; 8 notes polyphony per step, 16 notes per Drum Step; arpeggiator |
| Pads / faders | 16 pads; velocity- and pressure-sensitive; 4 banks; 8 faders (3 banks); 8 360-degree encoders (3 banks); 8 switches (LED-backlit, 3 banks) | 8 velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC Drum Pads; (8) 360 rotary knobs |
| Weight | 6.84 kg | 1.26 kg |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 37 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Akai MPK Mini Plus if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (6.84 kg vs 1.26 kg).
Full spec sheets: Akai MPK261 · Akai MPK Mini Plus. Rows with a highlighted background differ.