Akai MPK Mini Plus vs Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2
| Akai MPK Mini Plus | Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Featuring 37 mini-keys… / 37 KEYS - GEN 2 DYNAMIC KEYBED | 37-note Slimkey keyboard with velocity & aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | — | yes (channel aftertouch) |
| Sounds / presets | — | 500 |
| 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 | Polyphonic step sequencer: up to 64 steps, 8-voice polyphony; 16-mode arpeggiator |
| Pads / faders | 8 velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC Drum Pads; (8) 360 rotary knobs | No pads; 4 encoders and 2 touch strips |
| Weight | 1.26 kg | 1.09 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Release month | 10 | 2 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 37 | 37 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (1.26 kg vs 1.09 kg).
Full spec sheets: Akai MPK Mini Plus · Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2. Rows with a highlighted background differ.