IK iRig Keys 2 Mini – 25 Mini-Key USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller for iPhone, iPad, Android & Mac/PC

The iRig Keys 2 Mini is the smallest member of IK Multimedia’s iRig Keys 2 family: a 25-key USB/MIDI keyboard controller with velocity-sensitive mini-keys, built for beatmakers, songwriters, students and travellers who want a real keyboard that fits next to a laptop or in a backpack. It connects to iPhone, iPad, Mac/PC and Android devices, and its MIDI ports control hardware synths and drum machines.

Small Enough to Take Everywhere

At 324 x 139mm and 0.58kg, the iRig Keys 2 Mini takes up very little desk space and suits a cramped desk, a couch session or a hotel room. Its 25 velocity-sensitive mini-keys cover two octaves, and the octave buttons shift the range up and down when you need lower bass notes or higher leads.

Every Cable in the Box

The keyboard connects through a micro-USB socket, and the Mini ships with three cables: Lightning to micro-USB for older iPhones and iPads, USB-C to micro-USB for newer iPhones, iPads, Macs and laptops, and USB-A to micro-USB for computers. That makes it the most plug-and-play model in the range. Android devices running Android 5 or later are supported; some need a micro-USB OTG cable, sold separately.

Built-in Headphone Output

Many current phones and tablets have no headphone jack. The iRig Keys 2 Mini has its own 1/8″ headphone output with a volume knob, so you can hear your app through headphones or small speakers without extra adapters. The D/A works at 16 or 24-bit and up to 96kHz.

MIDI In and Out for Hardware

2.5mm MIDI in and out jacks, with a MIDI adapter included, let the Mini play stand-alone gear such as analogue synths and drum machines. Power it from a USB charger or a power bank and it works without a computer. It draws very little current, so choose a power bank that stays on under a light load.

Hands-on Control

• 4 assignable knobs with a 5-8 button, giving 8 parameters for filters, effects or mix levels
• Push data encoder for browsing presets and editing values
• Octave and program up/down buttons
• SET button to save and recall custom setups

Software

The Mini has shipped with IK’s SampleTank 4 SE for Mac/PC plus a bonus software title, and unlocks free apps for iPhone, iPad and Android. It also works with hundreds of music apps and DAWs that accept MIDI input.

Who Is It For?

• Beatmakers and producers who need a tiny controller beside a laptop
• Songwriters sketching melodies and chords on iPhone or iPad
• Beginners and students learning their first chords
• Synth and drum machine owners who want a small MIDI keyboard for a hardware rig

It is not for players who need pitch bend and modulation wheels, a sustain pedal, or more than two octaves under the hands at once.

iRig Keys 2 Mini vs iRig Keys 2 and iRig Keys 2 Pro

The Mini keeps the headphone output, MIDI I/O, knobs and setup memory of the larger models, but has 25 keys instead of 37 and skips the pitch and modulation wheels and the pedal input. The iRig Keys 2 adds a third octave, the wheels and a pedal input with mini-keys, and the iRig Keys 2 Pro does the same with full-size keys. Choose the Mini when size and weight matter most. Compare options in our MIDI keyboards range, or browse MIDI controllers.

Key Features

• 25 velocity-sensitive mini-keys
• Octave and program up/down buttons
• 4 assignable knobs (8 parameters) and push data encoder
• 1/8″ headphone output with volume knob
• 2.5mm MIDI in/out with MIDI adapter included
• Stand-alone mode and SET button for custom setups
• Lightning, USB-C and USB-A cables included
• USB bus powered, works with USB chargers and power banks
• 324 x 139 x 54mm, 0.58kg

FAQ

Does the iRig Keys 2 Mini have pitch and modulation wheels?

No. The Mini skips the wheels and the pedal input. Choose the iRig Keys 2 or iRig Keys 2 Pro if you need them.

Will it work with a USB-C iPhone or iPad?

Yes. A USB-C to micro-USB cable is included, along with Lightning and USB-A cables.

Does it make sound on its own?

No. It is a MIDI controller that plays apps, software instruments or connected synths. The headphone output lets you hear the connected device’s audio.

Can I connect a sustain pedal?

No, the Mini has no pedal input. The iRig Keys 2 and iRig Keys 2 Pro do.

Can it control a synth without a computer?

Yes. Use the MIDI out with the included adapter and power the Mini from a USB charger or a power bank that stays on under a light load.

Does it work with Android?

It supports Android devices running Android 5 or later with USB digital audio capabilities. Some devices need a micro-USB OTG cable, sold separately.