Take Your Music Making Mobile With the MX Keys Mini

If you're looking to carry your music-making device on the go, the MX Keys Mini is worth exploring. The tenkeyless keypad was designed in response to requests by customers who wanted a smaller version.

It has three functions that make working remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic more efficient - a dictation key as well as a mute button, and an emoji key.

Size

Keyboards and synthesizers can be found in a variety of key sizes. There are "mini cooper car key replacement" and "slim" key sizes, as well as full-size keys. Each key has a unique shape and feel. But what's crucial is the whole package not the number of keys or whether they are full-size or mini.

For instance, there's the Casio SA 51, which has a total of 100 sounds and 50 rhythms but remains smaller in size than alternative models. It's also easy to transport and is a great tool for practicing. Similar to the MicroKorg XL has smaller arrow keys, but a larger space for the right shift and enter buttons. It all depends on your needs and the importance portability has to you.

Sound

Full-size keys. "Slim" keys. "Mini" keys. They all mean something slightly different, and the difference can have a significant impact on how comfortable and playable a keyboard feels. To help you decide our selection, we've put together this handy chart of key sizes.

In this category, our choice is the iRig Keys Mini. It's the perfect instrument for musicians on the go, or for anyone else who wants to practice at home, the office or wherever you'd like. The keyboard is light and portable and also uses Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your mobile device. It comes with a variety of accessories including an sustain pedal that can be used to add expressiveness.

This model comes with more than 500 professional onboard sounds and loop mix features to create your own songs, or use it as a controller for other hardware synths or DAW software. The keyboard is specifically designed for beginners with simple functions to assist you in your first steps.

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

Functions

The MX Keys Mini is a compact keyboard packed with many features. It features dual keys that are compatible with Mac and Windows and Windows, so if you're switching between laptops at home and work (a regular practice during the coronavirus pandemic) you don't have to worry about accidentally hitting the wrong button or adding gibberish to your open document.

The keyboard also has a number of useful features, for example, the system mute button that is compatible with all of your apps 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 decent despite the fact that it has lost quite several keys to make it fit in its 65% form factor, with the cursor jets squished into a laptop-style double stack and the function row narrowed to make room for deletion keys. The only downsides are the absence of a Touch ID fingerprint scanner and the Back button which turns on your backlight, which could be distracting when typing in darkness.

Portability

If you're looking for a mini keyboard that you can compose music on and take around, pick one that's small enough to fit comfortably in your bag or backpack. It should have some useful features that help you capture musical ideas on the move.

If your mini-keyboard is exposed to water, remove the battery right away and clean it with a tissue. Then, dry it thoroughly before putting the battery back on. If the key fob does not work after this, it may be reprogrammed and will require an original replacement mini keys key to reset the device.

iRig Keys Mini, a 25-key MIDI Controller designed to go wherever your mobile lifestyle takes. It's small enough to fit into a backpack or gig bag but it's loaded with powerful software that will allow you to turn your mobile ideas into full-on songs.

The keyboard is available in rose, graphite or light gray, and comes with white LED-backlit keyboards. Logitech created the MX Mini with busy professionals and creatives in mind. It has multiple ways to connect devices to enable seamless multi-device work. For instance, you could connect it to tablets, laptops or desktop PC to take notes and then switch to another device like your smartphone for composing or editing your notes, and then posting to social media.