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Take Your Music Making Mobile With the MX Keys Mini

If you're looking to carry 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 renowned MX Keys.

It has three functions that allow remote work during the Covid-19 pandemic a lot easier - a dictation key along with a mute and emoji key.

Size

There are a number of different sizes of keys that can be found on keyboards and synths. There are "mini" and "slim" key sizes and also full-size keys. Each one has a different shape and feel, but what's most important is the complete 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 a total of 100 sounds and 50 rhythms yet is smaller than alternative models. It's also easy to transport and is a great instrument to practice with. Similar to the MicroKorg XL has smaller arrow keys, however it has more space, the right shift and enter buttons. So it depends on what you require from your keyboard and the degree to which portability is important.

Sound

Full-size keys. "Slim" keys. "Mini" keys. All keys have slightly different meanings, and this can have a significant effect on how the keyboard feels. To help you evaluate the different sizes of keyboards, we've created this handy chart that compares the size of keys.

The iRig Keys Mini is our top choice in this area. It's ideal for musicians on moving, or for anyone who would like to practice at home, at work, or wherever you want. The keyboard is light and portable, with Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your mobile device. It comes with a variety of accessories including the sustain pedal for adding expressiveness.

This model comes with 500 onboard sounds of pro-quality and a loop mixing feature. You can use it to create your own music or use it as an instrument controller software for other hardware synthesizers or DAWs. The keyboard has been designed with simple functions for novice users.

It also comes with an USB keyboard receiver that connects to your laptop or computer and lets you connect any keyboard compatible with it to control your DAW, with zero latency. It's also included with a variety 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 that comes with a lot of features. It features dual keys that are compatible with Mac and Windows for instance, so when you're switching between laptops at work and home (a typical practice during the coronavirus pandemic) you don't need to worry about accidentally pressing the wrong key and adding gibberish to your document.

The keyboard also has a number of useful features, such as the system mute key that is compatible with all of your apps and conference software. It also comes with an emoji key and a dedicated dictation key for hands-free typing.

The layout of the MX Keys Mini still feels pretty good despite the loss of quite some keys to make it fit into its shape and size of 65, with the cursor jets squished into an laptop-style double stack and the function row slenderized to accommodate deletion keys. The only real drawbacks are the lack of a Touch ID fingerprint scanner and the Back button which turns on your backlight, which could be distracting while typing in the dark.

Portability

If you're planning to carry the keyboard and use it to compose music, you need a mini key fob Programming one that is light enough to comfortably fit into your bag for gigs or backpacks. It should include some useful features that will assist you in capturing musical ideas on the go.

If your mini-keyboard has been exposed to water, you must remove the battery right away and clean it using a paper towel. After drying it completely you can replace the battery. If the key fob won't function after this, it could have been reprogrammed and require an original replacement key to reset the device.

iRig Keys mini one key cover, which is a 25-key MIDI Controller, is designed to go wherever your mobile-based lifestyle takes you. It's small and compact enough to fit into the back of a backpack or bag and is loaded with powerful software that can help you turn mobile ideas into full-blown tracks.

The keyboard comes in graphite, rose and light gray, and also has white LED-backlit keys. Logitech designed the MX Mini with busy professionals and creatives in mind. It provides a variety of ways to connect devices to enable seamless multi device work. For example, you can pair it with tablet, laptop, or desktop PC to take notes, and then switch to another device, such as your smartphone for writing, editing, and posting to social media.