Akai MPK Mini Plus vs Arturia KeyLab Essential 61
| Akai MPK Mini Plus | Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Featuring 37 mini-keys… / 37 KEYS - GEN 2 DYNAMIC KEYBED | 49 & 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel |
| Aftertouch | — | — |
| Sounds / presets | — | 2000 |
| Sequencer | 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 | — |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Pads / faders | 8 velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC Drum Pads; (8) 360 rotary knobs | 8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads; 9 x 30mm faders |
| Weight | 1.26 kg | 2.76 kg |
| Released | — | 2019 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 37 | 61 |
| Display | — | 2.5" LCD |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Akai MPK Mini Plus if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (1.26 kg vs 2.76 kg).
Full spec sheets: Akai MPK Mini Plus · Arturia KeyLab Essential 61. Rows with a highlighted background differ.