Akai MPK Mini Plus vs Kawai VPC1
| Akai MPK Mini Plus | Kawai VPC1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Featuring 37 mini-keys… / 37 KEYS - GEN 2 DYNAMIC KEYBED | RM3 Grand II action |
| Aftertouch | — | no |
| 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 | — |
| Weight | 1.26 kg | 29.5 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2013 |
| Release month | 10 | — |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 37 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Akai MPK Mini Plus if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (1.26 kg vs 29.5 kg).
Full spec sheets: Akai MPK Mini Plus · Kawai VPC1. Rows with a highlighted background differ.