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

Before I had purchased this MIDI controller by Akai, I admittingly haven't heard of the brand before. However, the price point of around $100 dollars caught my eye for someone who is constantly on a budget. And I have to say, for everything you receive post-purchase, it's practically the perfect value for your money.This MPK Mini MK3 model, per its name, it's quite smaller than a standard MIDI keyboard, however it's packed with a lot of features like a pitch-shifting joystick, arpeggiator controls, octave and note velocity controls, 8 drum pads, pad controls that includes a "PROG CHANGE" button allowing you to customize the MIDI's functionality based on your DAW as well as a "CC" button that apparently allows you to customize the keybinds of certain buttons using the MPK MINI III Program Editor application, and eight knobs that I personally have little understanding of what they truly do outside of editing the MIDI's settings. The MIDI also comes with a USB Type A to USB Type B connection cable.AKAI also includes cards in the packaging that, upon following the instructions and registering an InMusic Brands account, allows you to register your MIDI and access other software such as MPC Beats (AKAI's producer DAW) and plugins that automatically comes bundled with your purchase.I would definitely recommend watching some guides online when you receive this MIDI because while it's a pretty simple plug-n-play setup, there's so many more features beyond the surface that can be quite complicated to maximize the benefit of.Overall, Akai Professional's MPK Mini MK3 MIDI was a great investment in my musical pursuit for the money, and I would gladfully recommend this product to other up and coming music artists.

This controller is compact, easy to set up, and works great right out of the box. The keys and pads feel responsive, and the included software is a nice bonus for getting started. It’s small enough to fit on any desk but still has all the features I need for making music. Whether you’re just learning or already producing, this is an excellent value.

I love this Midi because of how easy it is to use and learn. I watched a few videos and I was able to figure it out. It is reasonably priced, and it works as described. It’s very portable. I would also suggest buying a case for it so you can carry it around with you while keeping it safe. This midi only plays sound when connected to a digital audio workstation like FL studio or GarageBand, but it sounds great when connected. 10/10 would recommend.

Bought this to give beatmaking/basic production a try. I haven't used it a ton, to be honest, but I still have some thoughts. It seems decent for a starter, though the how-to type stuff is pretty limited. The software provided absolutely loaded up my lower-mid-tier laptop. It seems to get much out of it you have to pay for a subscription. Those two reasons are why I haven't used this a lot. It feels very solid and durable, the action on the pads/knobs/keys is nice. It does work fine with my Acer laptop. There's a slight delay between hitting a pad and hearing it. I'm still giving this a four because I feel like this really is a decent starter, and I'm just not very good at using it yet.

Easily programmable inside my DAW. (FL studio) even though my daw doesnt uave official support for it. The keys are very responsive as is the drum pad. Takes some getting used to but this thing is perfect for my needs.

I bought the Akai MPK Mini MK3 for my music production setup as an indie artist, and it’s been a very useful addition to my workflow. The size is perfect for a home studio—compact enough to fit on my desk but still functional for writing melodies, bass lines, and chord progressions.The keys feel responsive, and the backlit drum pads are great for programming beats and percussion. I also like having the knobs for quick adjustments while producing, especially when shaping sounds or tweaking effects without reaching for the mouse. Everything integrates smoothly with my software, and setup was straightforward.It is ideal if you’re working in a smaller space but still want creative flexibility. It’s intuitive, portable, and reliable, making it a solid choice for indie artists who want to produce music efficiently without a bulky setup.

every musicians must have!! great for all kinds of music production

I waited a couple of months before writing this review. There's a lot to dive in and I wanted to write a review short enough to read that contains everything you need to know.For your money you get two things, the hardware (the MK3) and some free software, MPC Beats.The MK3 is a 25-key USB MIDI keyboard. In addition to the 25 keys, there are selection buttons on the left and right, a joystick/knob, 8 drum pads, 8 knobs, and a teeny-tiny LCD for younger users with better eyeballs than mine. They keyboard has a tiny bit of weight to it, but you won't mistake it for a paperweight. Keep in mind that on its own, the keyboard does nothing, It only works when plugged into a computer, running software.The free DAW software Akai provides is MPC Beats. MPC Beats has approximately 9 million buttons and options, so don't expect to figure it out in an hour or even a day. There are so, so many features. You can of course make tracks, loops, patterns, and so on. There are tons and tons of free instruments available. It can get confusing as to which can be assigned to the keys and which are assigned to the drum pads. Fortunately there are tons of video MPC Beats tutorials online, which can teach you the ropes.The free version of MPC Beats has one major limitation in that songs are limited to 8 MIDI tracks and 2 "audio" tracks (which could be used for vocals or samples). If you're just wanting to create loop based music, 8 tracks are actually quite a bit. If you do eventually outgrow MPC Beats, you can upgrade to the pay version, MPC 2.0, which allows 128 tracks, all of which can be MIDI or digital audio.So, what's to say? There's a bit of a learning curve with the software and figuring out what all the buttons on the keyboard do. It has been a while since I played around with a DAW and so it took me a couple of days to wrap my head around everything. Again, there are lots of YT tutorials out there that will point you in the right direction, and the more you play around with things, the better you'll get. Physically the keyboard's looks may not impress your studio friends, but there's no reason why you couldn't create a hit song with this thing.

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.

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

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

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

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