Support and discussion for all of Akai’s modern standalone MPCs including the MPC X / X SE, MPC Live 1, 2 & 3, MPC One / One+, MPC Key 37/61.
By plugged.in Wed Mar 21, 2018 5:17 pm
I’m wondering what everyone is using for MIDI keyboards with their new MPCs?

I am on the hunt for a 25-49key that is very portable and requires little set up. I will only be using the MPC in standalone.

Currently looking at:

Arturia KeyStep
Akai LPK with Bluetooth
Korg MicroKey2

Does anyone have other recommendations? I like the idea of being wireless (Bluetooth) but it is not a deal maker/breaker.
Last edited by plugged.in on Wed Mar 21, 2018 5:34 pm, edited 1 time in total.
By plugged.in Wed Mar 21, 2018 5:31 pm
MPC-Tutor wrote:Arturia Minilab 2 working well for me as a portable desktop controller


Are the pads and knobs usable/effective or would I be better off going with a keys only midi accessory?