Take Your Music Making Mobile With the MX Keys Mini

If you want to take your music-making mobile, the MX Keys Mini is worth looking into. This keyboard with ten keys was designed in response to requests for smaller versions of the popular MX Keys.

It has three functions that allow remote access during the Covid-19 pandemic a lot easier with dictation keys muted button, mute button and an Emoji key.

Size

Keyboards and synthesizers come in different sizes for keys. They include "mini" keys, various "slim" keys, and full-size keys. Each one has a different shape and feel, but what's important is the total package - not only how many keys are there and if they're mini or full size.

For instance, there's the Casio SA 51, which boasts a total of 100 sounds and 50 rhythms, but remains smaller in size than alternative models. It's also portable and is a great tool for practicing. The MicroKorg XL has smaller arrow keys, but more space, keys for right shift and enter. It depends on what you need and how important portability is to you.

Sound

Full-size keys. "Slim" keys. "Mini" keys. All keys have distinct meanings, and this can affect how a keyboard feels. We've put together this handy chart of the key size to help you evaluate.

In this category, our top pick is the iRig Keys Mini. It's a great choice for musicians who are on the move or anyone who needs to practice at home, in the office or wherever you want to work. The keyboard is lightweight and portable, and comes with Bluetooth wireless technology to connect it to your mobile device. It comes with a variety of accessories, including the sustain pedal for adding expression.

The model comes with 500 onboard sound effects of professional quality and a loop mixing function. You can use it to create your own music or use it as a controller software for other DAWs, or hardware synthesizers. The keyboard is designed with easy functions for beginners.

It includes a USB keyboard that can be connected to your laptop, computer or tablet. This lets you connect any keyboard compatible to the receiver to control your DAW directly. It even comes with a selection of essential music software AAS Session Bundle, Softube Time & Tone and the exclusive Spitfire Audio LABS - Expressive Strings instrument, and Novation's Launchkey Lite.

Functions


The MX Keys Mini is a compact keyboard that packs a lot of features. It has dual keys that support Mac and Windows, so if you're switching between laptops at work and at home (a typical practice during the coronavirus pandemic) you don't need to worry about accidentally hitting the wrong key and adding gibberish in your open document.

The keyboard comes with a variety of useful features, including an mute system key that is compatible with all of your apps and conference software. It also has an emoji key as well as a dedicated dictation key to allow hands-free typing.

The layout of the MX Keys Mini is still impressive, despite that it has lost a number of keys to fit in its 65%-sized. duplicate mini cooper key G28CarKeys are squished into a double stack laptop-style and the function row has been slightly narrowed to accommodate the Delete button. The only real downsides are the absence of a Touch ID finger print scanner as well as the Back button that activates the backlight. This can be distracting when typing in the dark.

Portability

If you're planning to carry an instrument with you and use it to compose music, you'll require a portable keyboard that will be light enough to be able to fit in your bag for gigs or backpacks. It should also have useful features that can allow you to record musical ideas on the go.

If your mini-keyboard is exposed to water, remove the battery from the device immediately and wash it with a tissue. After drying completely you can replace the battery. If the key fob doesn't function following this procedure, it could have been reprogrammed and require an original replacement key to reset the device.

iRig Keys Mini is a 25-key MIDI controller that is designed to be carried around with you no matter where your mobile lifestyle will take you. It's small and compact enough to fit into a bag or backpack and yet it's loaded with powerful software that can assist you in turning mobile ideas into full-blown tracks.

The keyboard is available in graphite, rose, or light gray, and also has white LED-backlit keys. Logitech designed the MX Mini with busy creatives and professionals in mind. It comes with a variety of ways to connect devices for seamless multi device work. For instance, you could pair it with tablets, laptops, or desktop PC to take notes and then switch to a different device such as your smartphone for composing or editing your notes, and then posting to social media.