On the Akai, Numark stand at BPM was a prototype, MPK Mini - the new MIDI controller featuring both 8 MPC style pads - velocity sensitive (not pressure), 8 assignable knobs and a 25-key mini MIDI keyboard. There are two layers to the knobs and pads, giving a total of 16 pads and 16 controls.

The unit is bus powered over USB. Coming "before Christmas" priced at £69 UK pounds.

More Information
• AkaiPro.com

Akai Social

• Akai Professional Unveils MPC Stems 27-Mar-24
• Akai's MPC 37 Looks Like Just the Thing 06-Feb-24
• Akai Adds Stem Separation To MPC 16-Jan-24
• Akai Introduces MPC Stems 15-Jan-24
• Akai Pro Announces Flex Beat Update 02-Nov-23