Take Your Music Making Mobile With the MX Keys Mini

If you're looking to take your music-making device on the go, the MX Keys replace mini key is worth exploring. This keyboard with ten keys was designed in response to requests for smaller versions of the popular MX Keys.

It comes with three functions that help you work remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic: an dictation button, muted keys and an emoji keyboard.

Size

Keyboards and synthesizers come with various sizes of keys. There are "mini" and "slim" key sizes, as well as full-size keys. Each have a different design and feel, but what's important is the whole package - not only how many keys are there and whether they are mini or full size.

Casio SA51, for example includes 100 sounds and 50 rhythms however it's smaller than the other models. This means it's easy to carry around and is an ideal instrument for practice. In the same way, the MicroKorg XL has smaller arrow keys, but a larger space for the right shift and enter buttons. It all depends on your requirements and the importance portability has to you.

Sound

Full-size keys. "Slim" keys. "Mini" keys. They all have slightly different meanings, and this can be a major influence on the way a keyboard feels. We've put together this handy chart of the key size to help you evaluate.

In this category, our favorite is the iRig Keys Mini. It's a great option for musicians on the go, or anyone who wants to practice - at home, in the office or wherever else you'd like to work. The keyboard is lightweight and portable, using Bluetooth wireless technology that allows you to connect to your mobile device. It also comes with a set of accessories that include a sustain pedal for added expression.

This model includes 500 onboard sounds that are professional quality and a loop mixing function. You can use it for creating your own music, or as an instrument controller software for other hardware synthesizers and DAWs. The keyboard is designed with simple functions for novice users.

It also comes with an USB keyboard receiver that connects to your laptop or computer, and allows you to plug in any compatible keyboard for hands-on control of your DAW with zero latency. It comes with a range of essential music software, including AAS Session Bundle and Softube Time & Tone. Also included is the exclusive Spitfire audio LABS Expression Strings instrument.

Functions

The MX Keys Mini has a lot of functions packed into its compact frame. It includes dual keys that can be used on Mac and Windows and Windows, so if you're switching between laptops at home and at work (a typical practice during the coronavirus pandemic) you don't have to worry about accidentally hitting the wrong key and adding gibberish to the document you're opening.

The keyboard also comes with many other useful features, including a system mute key, which is available across all your applications and conference software. It also comes with an emoji key and a dedicated dictation key to allow hands-free voice dictation.

The layout of the MX Keys Mini still feels good despite the loss a few keys to make it fit into its 65percent form factor as well as the cursor jets squeezed into an laptop-style double stack and the function row being narrowed to make room for a delete key. The only drawbacks are the lack of a Touch ID fingerprint scanner and a Back button that activates the backlight, which can be distracting while typing in the dark.

Portability

If you're looking to carry around a keyboard with you and compose music, you require a compact keyboard that is lightweight enough to fit into your bag for gigs or backpacks. It should include some useful features to assist you in capturing music while you travel.

If your mini keyboard is exposed to water, immediately remove the battery and clean it off with an electronic or paper towel cleaner. Then, dry it completely before putting the battery back in its place. If the key fob doesn't function after this, it could have been reset and require an original replacement key to reset the device.

iRig Keys mini Cooper replacement keys is a 25-key MIDI controller that is designed to be portable, regardless of where your mobile lifestyle takes you. It's small enough and compact enough to fit into a bag or backpack and yet it's loaded with powerful software which will assist you in turning mobile ideas into full-blown tracks.

The keyboard is available in graphite, rose or light gray, and has white LED-backlit keys. Logitech created the MX mini cooper key fob replacement 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 tablets, laptops or desktop PC to take notes, and then switch to smartphones to edit, compose and post to social media.