Take Your Music Making Mobile With the MX Keys Mini

The MX Keys Mini will allow you to make music on the go. The tenkeyless keypad was designed in response to the requests of customers for smaller versions.

It comes with three functions that facilitate remote work during the Covid-19 pandemic: the dictation button, the muted key, and an emoji keyboard.

Size

Keyboards and synthesizers come with various sizes. They include "mini" keys, a variety of "slim" keys, and full-size keys. Each one features a distinct shape and feel, but what's most important is the total package - not just the number of keys and if they're mini or full size.

For example, there is the Casio SA 51, which has 100 sounds and 50 rhythms but remains smaller in size than other models. This makes it easy to transport and makes an ideal practice instrument. Similar to the MicroKorg XL has smaller arrow keys, however it has more space, the right shift and enter buttons. It depends on what you need and the importance portability has to you.

Sound

Full-size keys. "Slim" keys. "Mini" keys. They all have a meaning that is slightly different, and the difference can make a big impact on how comfortable and enjoyable the keyboard feels. To help you compare these keyboards, we've compiled this handy key size comparison chart.

In this category, our pick is the iRig Keys Mini. It's an excellent choice for musicians on the go, or anyone who wants to practice at home, at work, or anywhere else you'd like to work. The keyboard is light and portable and utilizes Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your mobile device. It comes with a variety of accessories like the sustain pedal for adding an expression.

This model comes with 500 sounds onboard that are of professional quality and a loop mixing function. You can use it to make your own music, or as an instrument controller software for other DAWs, or hardware synthesizers. The keyboard is designed for beginners with a user-friendly interface to help you get started.

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

Functions

The MX Keys Mini has a number of functions packed into its small frame. It features dual keys that are compatible with Mac and Windows and Windows, so if you're switching between laptops at work and home (a frequent practice during the coronavirus pandemic) you don't need to worry about hitting the wrong button and adding gibberish to your open document.

The keyboard comes with a variety of useful features, including a system mute key that works with all your software and conference software. It also has an emoji keyboard and the dictation keys are dedicated to allow hands-free voice dictation.

The layout of the MX Keys mini car keys still feels decent despite the loss of quite many keys to help it fit in its shape and size of 65 as well as the cursor jets condensed into the shape of a laptop double stack, and the function row narrowed to allow for deletion keys. The only drawbacks are the lack of a Touch ID fingerprint scanner and a Back button that activates your backlight, which could be distracting when typing in darkness.

Portability

If you plan to carry a keyboard with you and compose music, you require a small keyboard that will be light enough to easily fit into your bag for gigs or backpacks. It should include some useful features to allow you to record music ideas while on the move.

If your mini-keyboard has been exposed to water, take it off the battery as soon as possible and clean it with a tissue. Dry it completely before putting the battery back in place. If the key fob isn't able to function following this procedure, it could be reprogrammed and will require an original replacement mini keys key to reset the device.

iRig Keys mini replacement key, which is a 25-key MIDI Controller is designed to travel wherever your mobile life takes you. It's small and compact enough to fit into the backpack or bag and is loaded with powerful software that will enable you to turn your mobile ideas into full-blown tracks.

The keyboard is available in graphite, rose or light gray, and comes with white LED-backlit keyboards. Logitech designed the MX Mini with busy professionals and creatives in mind. It provides a variety of ways to connect devices for seamless multi device work. You can connect it to a laptop, tablet or desktop PC to record notes and then switch to smartphones to compose, edit and share your work on social media.