Akai Professional MPK Mini MK3 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

Been wanting a mini synth for years. Never had the spare dosh to purchase one. Along came another birthday and instead of spending it on the usual, purchased something for me. Oh boy so glad I did. Although I've still a lot to learn, each time I have a bit of me time I discover another gem sound or technique on this incredible unit (For the money it absolutely brilliant) The software it comes with is also great - especially like the customisability of synth sounds and been able to tweak them. I know a year on I've still barely scratched the surface of what this can do, but it brings a smile to my face every time I plug it in, and away I go 🎹🎶 Happiness is

The perfect mini mobile controller to complement my Hoton Ampero Multi Effects Pedal and BOSS RC-30 Loop Pedal. My principal instrument is electric violin, but also play guitar, mandolin, and ukulele. This Akai mini controller is perfect for creating rhythms and backing loops for my solo performance as a busker. It's fun to play with but also a serious piece of high quality kit for any musician using pedals, or a composer who needs a mini keyboard that's compact and has a rich pallette of sounds. The keyboard feels well made. It's NOT a guitar pedal that's used on the ground. The AKAI is an instrument that will be used and treated with care and respect like any other keyboard. So, it's build quality is comparable to larger keyboards like my Yamaha. I had no problem connecting the AKAI to my Smartphone and Tablet using a Piano App. Whilst the controller is designed to be used with a DAW on MAC or PC, I like being able to learn, practice, and experiment with chord inversions and progressions on the go, as I recently started learning keyboard with Pianote. The AKAI is not a substitute for a digital piano or keyboard but it's a very useful tool with a lot of potential. IMPORTANT! Don't use Bluetooth to connect to a smartphone or tablet as you'll have latency problems. Use a cable and there's no latency issue. (The age and quality of your PC, smartphone or tablet could issues. But it works fine with my Huawei P20 Pro, DELL XPS 17, and Neocore Tablet. There are plenty of YouTube videos that provide excellent instruction and reviews by professional musicians who give in depth, hands on analysis of the keyboard. Every review I've watched and read is full of praise for this MIDI Controller. Another 'best buy' for me.

Delivered to me in an, "Amazon," robust protective cardboard box. My, "AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 25 keys USB MIDI," keyboard controller, was on arrival, contained in a dynamically, aesthetically and positively pleasing to look at, manufacturer's box. See it in my eight included images. The unit is well packaged, inside a clear polythene bag and securely held by two polystyrene end pieces. Additionally, the keys are also protected by a thin, peel off sheet of clear plastic film. This is a fantastic MIDI keyboard. "AKAI," have created this newest MIDI instrument, which has a plethora of practical and very useful controls with adjustable settings. This is perfect for musicians, composers and arrangers, such as myself. Among these are, eight pads and assignable controls, which I find to be of perfect integration with my music DAW recording and production software. I use, "Reaper" and "PreSonus Studio One," recording software. I am a musician, composer and arranger and I find playing the keys and pads on my, "MPK Mini MK3," have a positive and smooth travel action and the keybed is perfect and reassuringly stable. My, "MPK Mini MK3," works out of the box with my DAW's and does not require any software drivers. However, in addition, "AKAI," have provided a vast amount of free downloadable software to use with this unit. To obtain these downloads, I went to the, "AKAI Pro Download," website, to create an account, to register my product. Once registered and signed in, I selected my, "MPK Mini MK3," from the list. Then it was a case of clicking on and running the corresponding installer icon, obtaining a serial number in order to unlock the software. The serial number is used to unlock the software, once the downloads have completed. A set of printed instruction etc and a USB cable are also included along with the,"MPK Mini MK3." "My, "MPK Mini MK3," is a fantastic addition to my other MIDI controller and Synth keyboards. I give this keyboard, "Five Stars" and recommend it enthusiastically. Les A. G. Durno. My Amazon UK review on, Tuesday 20th July 2021. At: 17.22.hrs. GMT

This item arrived today. I knew I had a steep learning curve but I also knew that I could play it straight out of the box using the three included software addons one of which is a flashy piano apparently. Well I didn't get very far with this because the first thing I had to do was make an account with Akai which included wanting my date of birth -- WHY? I didn't give the right one, never do. This allows you to download the MPC Beats software -- which I don't need but did it anyway -- and the other special instruments. This all went pretty well but wasn't as straightforward as they imply. The software has to be downloaded, not too painful. The software is downloaded, now you have to install it. Five different things, five different installs. Once it's installed you'd think that was good enough, think again. Now I have to activate it, easier said than done. The MPCBeats software wasn't a problem but to use the added instruments you have to download a licence manager from iLOK and to get the licence from iLOK you have to, you guessed it, create and account. OK, I've got this far, let's keep going. A whole lot of messing around later with activation codes and logins I get my instruments up and running -- ONLY TO FIND THAT THEY EXPIRE IN 15 DAYS!!! All that effort for just about nothing because they didn't tell me at the beginning (as far as I know anyway, it was probably buried in the small print). I didn't bother anymore, I deleted the extra instruments, deleted the iLOK licence manager and deleted MPCBeats too, just out of spite -- I use Presonus Studio One anyway and Studio One has a present for the Akai MPKmini so it was easy to get working. I've only had this a few hours and so far it's been fine, apart from all the above crap I didn't need, and I'm sure it will do what I want it to do with the software I already have. If you buy it, just plug it into your computer, use your favourite DAW package and completely ignore everything else. Don't register it, don't bother downloading anything, it works fine on it's own. EDIT: After much messing about I now have the software on an unending licence so the 15 day thing above is wrong. Software acquisition could be a whole lot easier with a bit of thought but hey ho, it's done now.

This is by far the best midi keyboard you can find at a very reasonable price. It is very good for those people who started learning how to play basic chords and melodies.

10/10 equipment. Great sound, sizeable for any surface. Akai don't miss

Having bought this Midi keyboard and used it for a year I can gladly write an honest review. These MIDI keyboard is amazing at making beats or producing music. After setting them up and connecting via USB B to A, they work amazingly. Although there isn't any pressure sensitivity black and white keys they still perform amazingly great. My Pros are: 1. Portablility and versatility 2. Touch sensitive pads for drums 3. Unlimited free spinning knobs programmable 4. OLED display 5. Joystick though I don't use but I can see some people who will take full advantage of it My cons are: 1. Can be expensive £79 when I bought them in 2023 2. Pressure sensitivity keys but for this price can't fault them for not putting them in 3. All plastic build, good plastic though would be good to see a more better material used overall I would recommend this for anyone whether they are committed to music production and want an MIDI keyboard or people who have laptop who want portability.

Oh AKAI and the ongoing drum pad problem. In allover is a good cheap MIDI Keyboard, but you will more likely have to open it and place some additional tape on each drum pad to make it more responsive. Apart from that will once you buy it, you know you did not pay much as this is not premium quality product.

Ürün 5 iş günü içerisinde eskişehire teslim edildi. Gayet hızlı ve güzel kargoydu. Ürünle alakalı: Benim gibi sırf merakı olduğu için paldır kültür girecek bilgisiz insanlar için Bi tık zor bir ürün. Ama eğlencesi de böyle keşfetmekte. Bilgisayarda Fl studio ile biraz kullanmaya çalıştım çok fl çok karışık geldiği için iphone kamera bağlantı kablosu ile telefona bağlayıp garage band ile kullanmaya başladım..Böyle çok daha kolay ve eğlenceli. Tavsiyem öğrenene kadar imkanınız varsa garageband ile kullanın. ( Ayrıca akainin kendi sitesine üye olup seri numarası girince mpc beats gibi programları ücretsiz indiriyorsun. Yurtdışında millet onu kullanıyor.) bakalım şimdilik durum böyle. Fiyat böyle uyguna geliyorken aklından geçiren herkese tavsiye ederim.

Urządzenie jest idealne do użytku domowego jako narzędzie do nauki, jak również do pracy

C’était un cadeau que j’ai offert Aucun retour donc je suppose que ca vaut les 5 etoiles 😉

Item received, everything works, serial numbers, etc. Trusted seller!

good device but had to send it back for ios related issues