Reading the MINIAK's manual revealed that it might be actually based on Alesis Ion:
I wish this one had a bigger display or more knobs...
Akai MINIAK is Alesis Ion inside?
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Re: Akai MINIAK is Alesis Ion inside?
the miniak was co-developed by Akai and Alesis, both owned by Numark, it looks and sounds like a micron, which is based on the Ion. So, it wouldn't surprise me if they just use an ion/micron-like engine in an akai body, put a mic on it, and sell it as a new product.