Akai Professional MPK Mini: The Most COMPLETE REVIEW (2020) and instructions
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- In this video, I do a super complete review of the Akai Professional MPK Mini, the most popular mini MIDI keyboard controller out there!
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Akai Professional MPK Mini has:
25 compact keys
8 velocity-sensitive MPC pads
8 knobs for macro-mapping
4-way joystick for pitch and modulation control
Built-in arpeggiator
Octave Up/Down buttons
Software included: Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Wobble and Akai Pro MPC Essentials
Dimension: 7.1 x 12.4 x 1.8 inches
Opinion:
The Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII is, definitely, the most popular compact MIDI keyboard controller in the market. One reason for its fame is its price combined with its brand because you know you are taking an Akai home.
Its design is beautiful and made of good quality plastic. I have one myself and I backpacked with it for three months in Southeast Asia and it survived with no issues at all.
One of its best features is the MPC pads, great for finger drumming, or as an extension of the keyboard. Talking about the keyboard, it's probably where it falls a little, keys are really small and the plastic doesn't feel the best. I haven't had any problems, but I read some bad reviews about it.
Also, it has great software included, but it might be a hassle to use it if you are a beginner, for the lack of tutorials on it.
Overall, I think it's a great beginner compact keyboard, not intended for serious performance, but great if you need a small keyboard on the go.
Pros:
Design
Price
Software included
MPC Pads
Cons:
Keys are not great
Complicated included software Set up
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Translated titles:
Akai Professional MPK Mini: El más COMPLETO REVIEW (2020) e instrucciones
Akai Professional MPK Mini: Das VOLLSTÄNDIGSTE REVIEW (2020) und Anweisungen
Akai Professional MPK Mini: Le plus COMPLET REVIEW (2020) et instructions
Akai Professional MPK Mini: Os Mais Completos REVIEW (2020) e instruções
Akai Professional MPK Mini: द मोस्ट कंप्लीट REVIEW (2020) और निर
Akai Professional MPK Mini: Ən ƏMİN REVIEW (2020) və təlimatlar
Akai Professional MPK Mini：最完整REVIEW(2020)和说明 
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Just ordered one!! Can’t wait to learn how to make beats. I’ve been a musician my whole life and hip hop has become my favorite genre over the last 4 years so I’m excited to finally be able to make the music I’m currently into.
Awesome! Enjoy!
My fiance just bought me this with all black keys 😍 thank you for the video
I finally set up the arpeggitor after just getting used to it not working, having a blast
THE COLORS LOOK SICK THO!
I subbed because this vid gave me all of the info I needed, thanks!
Thanks for the sub!
Very nice. I picked this midi keyboard up a couple of months ago. I wish it had a couple more octaves to it, but it is pretty slick either way! Good video! Cheers mate!
Glad you like it!
change the octaves on your computer if you need to
@@cocdezal I'm not using a computer at all.
@@davidwagner85 It's got like 10 octaves bro
This is so fucking cool I don’t even know how to play music and this will definitely help me keep my mind busy while I’m home healing
This channel is on another level.
I'm Learning music theory while producing.
Best thing is learning while you make.
Me 2
@@NerdMusician for sure, that's the way people know how it applies FOR THEM PERSONALLY... I took theory courses in college 10 years ago and as a producer and guitarist, I've since totally forgotten reading and other things I don't apply as a musician... It's an individual thing
Hello guys I’m a new producer and I’m having a situation with my Akia MPK mini I think it unsynced to my laptop. Like for an example. When I plug into my lab top the MPK lights up but I get no sound from the pads or anything from it. Can anyone help me out, I need to get back to work
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Not a musician but as a tech/gear nerd I just neeeeed it.
Loving the color! I need the Mk3 with this pattern.
I just got one and made my first 3 or so songs and it's so easy and nice to use
Awesome!!
Caaaara muito obrigado! Esse review me ajudou muito. Você disse que não é muito bom para iniciantes, por causa da falta de tutoriais, certo? qual modelo você indicaria pra alguém que está começando?
Can you have different sounds of the beat or keyboard? For example at the moment I use bandlab and there you can choose how you want the keyboard to sound, for example orchestra, bass, synth, piano etc.... Same for drum pads you can choose different kinds... How does it work with these???
Nice review! I’ve had mine for a few months now and it’s a nice little controller. I use it primarily with my iPhone and iPad. It is an easy connection with a usb cable. It’s great for creating music when I’m lying on the couch! It’s ideal for traveling as well and you could use it at the beach if you really wanted to! It’s fun creating music out doors! Some folks might find it difficult to play, but you will get used to it. It’s just strange going back to a full sized keyboard! It comes with some really cool software that you can download into your DAW. There’s some really nice sounds included in the software too
Thanks for your feedback!
What software came with it? I bought mine used and it didn’t come with any software. I use it on ipad and iPhone, but also have used it on the PC. I wish i had the MPK editor program.
Comprei um hoje e achei os pads muito imprecisos, mas é o MK III. Tem que dar uma pancada forte para não ter risco de falhar, e isso que marquei a tecla full level.
Tem um vídeo aqui no YT: Akai MPK Mini Pad Sensitivity Hack. Consiste em aplicar fita isolante na parte interna dos pads para melhorar o contato. O vídeo é sobre o MKII, mas fiz no MKIII e funcionou bem.
This was awesome, thank you! My buddy just got me one for my birthday. Does it work well with bandlab?
It seems to be in very good condition still if you went travelling with it. Not even a scratch on the keys.
I JUST WANTED TO SHOW THIS COOL CLIP OF INDONESIA :P that was funny 🤣🤣
I have so many videos from there, finally found an excuse...
@@NerdMusician I live in Indonesia, thanks for showing it :)
liked and subscribed sir...very informative..definitely thinkin bout coppin this
Appreciate that! :)
Thank you! Found this very helpful in my decision for which midi to get
How to assign tracks to pads.. and thank u for the video
Obrigado por esse vídeo. Não tem muitos review feito por brasileiros
Valeu!
im trying to get my pads to go from middle c down, and middle c up and i can't figure it out
I own this keyboard but after supporting the Anyma Phi Kickstarter project I was disappointed that they were compatible, however it sounds like I might be able to reprogram the keyboard to get it to work. That's a big deal for me. Thank you.i
Que viagem mano, mas você é o músico nerd ou o nerd musician?
@nerdmusician on a MPK mini 3 -- I am trying to map the Pad LED light to Traktor Pro 4 so that when I have filter on the led light stays on and filter off, the led light turns off. The filter ON/OFF is also mapped to the same pad. No matter what I have tried I can't get the hardware light to do anything different than the factory state which is lights up when touched. Can you PLEASE help?
+1 Only a nerd musician would call them potentiometers.
I actually got confused: do normal people actually call this potentiometer or knobs (or what)?
Músico Nerd I never called them potentiometers until I started building my first midi controller (thanks to your content). I’ve always heard the word knob used.
Pots, for short...
Actually, he is trying to be precise, these could either be potentiometers or encoders, both of which usually have knobs.
Dale Sandberg I’m not criticizing him, I was commenting on his channel’s name :)
Potentiometers aren’t the same as encoders. Encoders are digital, whereas potentiometers are analog. I learned the difference the hard way when I thought I could simply multiplex 16 of them as simply as potentiometers. Fun times!
can we map de nobs for the volume mixer channel ?
Is the sound bank generated from the choice of software?
i just picked this up as a serum controller thanks for the ez setup guide!
Nice!
So when iam at the akai download software page..Some say install some say installed. How do I open the already installed ones
A very nice presentation. I've just received an MPK Mini and will refer to your videos for guidance. Thank you!
does it come with the wire or do you buy that seperately?
hi :) i'm new to the game and have a question about the assignable knobs. nothing changes when i press a button and turn it. what could be the reason?
Mano , tem como tirar a sensibilidade das teclas ? Ou só dos pads ?
O meu algumas teclas não funcionam ☹️☹️
take it apart and clean all contacts with alcohol and reassemble.
Can you change the velocity of the regular keys???
How do you connect headphones to the keyboard directly?
Hi, is it possible to change or browsing presets in DAW?
is there a video on yt that shows these devices conenctd to an app on a windows machine? i think of getting one but sure as hell i am not getting a mac for it
very informative and helpful guide to this instrument and its value, especially to buyers!
Glad it was helpful!
Which is better; the AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 or the AKAI Professional APC Key 25 to control ableton for a beginner noob? Do they do the same thing? What is the difference? I smell a new video coming... 👍🏾
For Ableton is the APC. It has a grid of buttons made to control the grid of clips in Ableton.
@@NerdMusician Thank you.
Will this work with the new macbooks? The ones with only 2 USB type c ports?
Is the toggle state of the pads reflected by the pad light?
Yuup
Plays 1:16 min and stops. Just like 50% of all videos i see on youtube these days no matter what resolution.
My mpk mini3 is recognized by my laptop in settings/devices but not in my FL studio inputs. It also does not show up in a midi test either just says no inputs. Installed it on a old laptop and everything is fine it works in FL studio. Same FL studio program and both running window 10, any ideas?
Excellent review being im learning. Great job my friend.
Please what's the difference between akai mk3 and mini play? Which should I go for?
Is this just a controller or it allows you to play with beats ?
is this the special edition MPK? I just bought this one and was wondering if it comes with any software?
Can we use in our Android mobile? Without pc Or laptop?
Best AKAI Mini review and tutorial I've seen!
Wow, thanks!
Hello please is this better than the M audio keystation Mini 32 MK3. Please I’d like to know Cos I have plans of buying the keystation Mini 32 MK3 already before coming across this video
how will I record the music and voice as well in the same keyboard?
Just bought this comes tomorrow
Amazing as always!
I dont know what it is but I really like your videos. I just trust what your saying about these wonderful machines
Thanks a lot! I put a lot of work on it. :)
Hi Nerd. That's a great video.My son got this Mini 2. He assigned Grand Piano to midi. So when he plays its not sounding full level. So how to make it Full Level sound when he press a key. I know when we press the Full Level button it will switch off the Touch Sensitivity on Drum pads as you shown in the video. Could you please let me know how to switch off the touch sensitivity on Keys as well. By the way my son is using Live as DAW. Appreciate if you could reply to me.
Hi there, if you press and hold the "Full Level" button for 5 seconds, you'll be able to change the Key Velocity with the knobs from 1 to 5 🤓
Awesome review 🙏🙏🙏
Brinquedo Poderoso! Estou procurando um identico com (a tecla vermelha) mas nao acho! Sabe onde consigo? Parabéns review, excelente!
Hello. I got an Akai Mpk61 from a pawnshop and havent used it yet. I need a newer laptop, i know mine is too old.
Can u recommend a fast laptop for alot of music production flexibility?
.. if u reply, can u email to me? I have a hard time finding replies when i come back to youtube
Does it work with Protools... Nobody answered any questions, but does it supports HUI or Protools faders
yes
Very cool...what would I need to make loops if I did want to use it for live performance?
i really love this keyboard, please send me the link
is there any way to change the default key velocity? I always feel like it's too soft in ableton live.
Great..... Now do a review on the mpk mini *3*
Thanks for the review! Also it was very useful that you showed the MIDI Monitor app.
Glad it was helpful!
Can you do a video of connecting the mpk mini
The ey kai? Granda maluco 😉
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Those who watching in 2024😅
Hello guys I’m a new producer and I’m having a situation with my Akia MPK mini I think it unsynced to my laptop. Like for an example. When I plug into my lab top the MPK lights up but I get no sound from the pads or anything from it. Can anyone help me out, I need to get back to work
Great video, quick question, does the software come with the keyboard?
You need to download it.
Can this be played as a stand alone unit or do you need to connect to a PC?
You need a pc.
I have the same midi limited edition, can yo do a video tutorial with fl studio?
same here. there is a tut on yt
Hi, I am an absolute beginner in music and don't know about keyboards anything....Should I buy this keyboard? please guide
Yeah, it's a pretty straight forward MIDI controller. It's good for beginners!
Did u mention that it has to be hooked up to a laptop to work?
Do you need a computer to use this?
@@rashodlewis2918 no, the usb cable sticking out of the side goes nowhere
Rashod Lewis you can use it on an ipad.
You need to connect to a computer or a tablet.
Dinosaur Monkey I bought the Mini Play yesterday but I’m taking it back to the store. I rather stick to playing with drum machines and samplers.
hi there ,how can I get a 8 bit commodore 64 sound from this midi controller???
You'll need to connect to a synth that has the Commodore sounds.
Great video. Thank you.
Wow really nice
Hey there, I wanted to ask a question, for some reason, when im using a sample pack from mpc beats, whenever i switch banks to B, the bottom 4 pads dont trigger anything? Im on program 2, and switching to program 2 just seems to make things even worse
I don't know which notes your mpc beats is expecting, but you should investigate that and edit in the editor exactly the notes you want to send.
how do you map the knobs?
Como Brasileiro, tem como fazer o revew em português?
é só ativar as legendas
Excellent review, bless you doggggg 🙏🏼
does it come with a cord?? if it does ill buy it!!
Good question, imma comment so i get the answer
I looked on Amazon and it does come with USB connection. It’s powered when it’s connected to ur computer
Just got one! It does:)
VailKore Official great i ordered one myself, good luck on ur music making journey🔥
justin kongolo mine is coming in soon, good luck on yours too!!
I like your shirt! Where did you get it from?
i want that red version
4:45 is arabic nokia tune
Can you connect an expression pedal to it and use said pedal to control some plugins (e.g. wah plugins)?
Nope... :/
Músico Nerd ahh that’s too bad. Thanks for taking the time to reply!
Is there such thing as a midi controller that's premium of this size? Any suggestions are welcome.
Arturia ones are premium
Can you use the keyboard without computer?
nope.
Got that same one too!
Nice!
Is it compatible with windows softwares?
yes!
1:50 The whole black, "Special Edition", I got it. 🎶
same
I'm going to start producing and i might buy this, great vídeo
Nice!! Thanks!
Is it 4 $ale?
I need a small, nerdy keyboard controller, with drum pads, is there some good one
Op1 is a good one but you have to drop some serious cash
Thanks for the video!!
No problem!
Soo, do you know if this MIDI keyboard works with cakewalk?? Bc cakewalk is the DAW I use and I want to make sure that will be compatible with my DAW.
Sure it works.
@@NerdMusician Thank you very much
Great review, keep it up!
Thanks, will do!