Take Your Music Making Mobile With the MX Keys Mini

If you're looking to bring your music-making mobile, the MX Keys Mini is worth taking a look. This tenkeyless keyboard was designed in response to requests for a smaller version of the popular MX Keys.

It has three functions to facilitate remote work during the Covid-19 Pandemic - the dictation button, the muted key, and an emoji keyboard.

Size

Keyboards and synthesizers come in various sizes of keys. There are "mini" and "slim" keys as well as full-size keys. Each of these keys has its own unique shape and feel. However, what's most important is the overall package, not just the number of keys or whether they're full-size or mini.

For instance, there's the Casio SA 51, which boasts a total of 100 sounds and 50 rhythms yet remains smaller in size than alternative models. It's also easy to carry and is a great tool for practicing. Similarly, the MicroKorg XL has smaller arrow keys but larger space, the right shift and enter buttons. So it is dependent on what you need from your keyboard and the degree to which portability is essential.

Sound

Full-size keys. "Slim" keys. "Mini" keys. Each of them has slightly different meanings, and this could have a significant impact on the way a keyboard feels. We've put together this handy chart of key sizes to help you understand the differences between.

In this category, our pick is the iRig Keys Mini. It's a great choice for musicians who are constantly on traveling, or else who wants to work at home, at work, or wherever you want. The keyboard is lightweight and portable, using Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your mobile device. It comes with a variety of accessories including a sustain pedal for expressiveness.

This model includes 500 onboard sounds of pro-quality and a loop mixing feature. You can use it to compose your own music or use it as a controller software for other hardware synthesizers or DAWs. The keyboard is designed for beginners, with user-friendly functions that will help you start.

It also includes the USB keyboard receiver that connects to your computer or laptop and lets you connect any keyboard compatible with it to control your DAW with no latency. 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 [Redirect-302] Novation's Launchkey Lite.

Functions

The MX Keys Mini has a many features packed into its small frame. It comes with dual keys for Mac and Windows so you don't need to be concerned if you switch between laptops at home and work (a common practice when the coronavirus epidemic was in full swing).

This keyboard comes with numerous other useful features, including a system mute button, program that works with all your apps and conferencing software. It also has an emoji key as well as the dictation keys are dedicated to allow hands-free transcription.

The layout of the MX Keys mini replacement key fob still feels decent despite the fact that it has lost quite many keys to help it fit into its 65percent size as well as the cursor jets squished into a laptop-style double stack, and the function row slenderized to allow for a Delete key. The only real downsides are the absence of a Touch ID finger print scanner as well as the Back button which turns on the backlight. This can be a distraction when you're typing in the dark.

Portability

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

If your mini replacement key-keyboard is exposed to water, take it off the battery from the device immediately and wash it with a towel. Dry thoroughly before putting the battery back on. If the key fob still doesn't work, it could have been modified. You'll require an original replacement key to reset the device.

iRig Keys Mini is a 25-key MIDI controller designed to be portable, no matter where your mobile life will take you. It's small enough to slip into the back of a bag or backpack but packed with powerful software that will help you turn your mobile ideas into full-blown songs.

The keyboard is available in graphite, rose 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. You can pair it to tablet, laptop or desktop PC to take notes and then switch to a smartphone to compose, edit and share your work on social media.