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AKAI MPK mini USB-MIDI-Keyboard + Hardcase – Strom geht / Ungetestet
Beschreibung:
Zum Verkauf steht ein kompakter AKAI MPK mini USB-MIDI-Controller zusammen mit einer passenden, gepolsterten Transporttasche (Hardcase).
Das Gerät verfügt über 25 Minitasten, 8 Drumpads, 8 Drehregler und einen Joystick zur Steuerung von Software-Instrumenten und DAWs.
Zustand & Lieferumfang:
Technisch: Nach dem Anschließen per USB leuchtet das Gerät einwandfrei und bekommt Strom (siehe Fotos). Mangels passend eingerichteter Musiksoftware wurde die Signalübertragung jedoch nicht im Detail geprüft. Der Controller wird daher vorsorglich als ungetestet verkauft.
Optisch: Sehr gepflegter Zustand im passenden Schutz-Case (siehe Originalfotos).
Lieferumfang: AKAI MPK mini Controller, passendes Hardcase und USB-Kabel.
Comparable listings put this Akai around a €174 median, with the lower quartile at €91 and the upper quartile at €313. At €50, it is well below the 25th percentile: a genuine bargain if it is complete and working, rather than merely a cheap gamble.
The MPK mini remains a useful compact controller for a laptop setup, combining 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys with responsive MPC-style pads and assignable controls for hands-on DAW work. The included hardcase is a worthwhile bonus for transport and storage, adding practical value beyond the keyboard itself. Since the exact generation is unclear, check the USB connection, every key and pad, knob response, octave controls, and any cosmetic or intermittent faults before buying. Even allowing for an older model, €50 is a strong buy if those basics check out.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Akai Electric Company Ltd. traces its origins to Japan, founded by engineer Masukichi Akai in Tokyo around 1929, with his son Saburo Akai playing a key role in its early growth. Initially focused on affordable radio components, the firm formalized as a full electronics manufacturer post-World War II, often cited as 1946. By the mid-20th century, Akai had evolved into a prominent name in consumer audio, peaking in the 1970s before financial troubles led to its exit from the industry in 1991.
The brand built its legacy on high-quality tape-based audio gear, including reel-to-reel tape recorders, cassette decks, tuners, amplifiers, and complete stereo systems that brought professional-grade sound to homes. In the late 1980s, Akai Professional revolutionized music production with the MPC series—starting with the 1988 MPC60, co-designed by Roger Linn—integrating sampling, sequencing, and velocity-sensitive pads into compact workstations that defined hip-hop and electronic genres.
Today, Akai holds a revered vintage-collector status among hi-fi enthusiasts for its robust 1970s components, prized for their warm analog character and build quality. In the pro audio realm, the MPC line endures as an iconic, mid-to-high-end tool for beatmakers, with modern iterations sustaining the brand through licensing. While not a current leader in traditional hi-fi like amplifiers or speakers, its heritage appeals to savvy buyers seeking timeless reliability over fleeting trends.
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