This new and improved model truly demonstrates what 5 years of quality customer feedback can do. The Akai Pro MPK Mini MkII was released in early 2014. Lets define best as “the best value for a keyboard under $120.” With this as our heading, you’d likely be looking at the Akai Pro MPK Mini MKII.
In this article, we will not be looking at keyboards of that caliber (or rather, price-range). If you were looking for the absolute-top-of-the-line-dominates-all-others-ever-of-all-time-keyboard, you’d be looking at something that would most definitely break your bank. When searching for the best keyboard for making beats, “best” doesn’t always mean “the most features and capabilities.”