I almost bit on the mini play a couple of years ago. It looks better but they could have at least added a looper if they weren't going to add a sequencer.
Works ran ext source thru the sp EQ with all 3 knobs all the way up backed off the volume on the sp to its standard 3/4 position and was able to get the input gain on mpc one turned up to an acceptable level with no usb static.
Hey man, great video!! I bought an Akai Mini Play mk3 and a Midiplus usb midi host to midi control a Korg electribe 2, but I can't send midi signals. Do you know if this configuration is compatible? I really need help!! Thank you in advance
Love MPCs but not a fan of mpks or lpks. Was curious if this was gonna have some Alesis (Micron most likely) sounds. Can't complain at price point tho.
The sonicware stuff wasn’t that loud to begin with… in terms of value of the three to me I would probably get a microfreak … I also sold my microfreak and liven xfm so … I am particular
@@AveMcree so are some pokemon😂 I couldn’t get into the sound and I sold it at full price. I feel ya though. Probably shouldn’t have sold my microfreak, but I kinda want a hydrasynth explorer or a dreadbox nymphes… something to compliment the mpc nicely
Stupid question: Are there sounds already in the unit or do you have to load them from the computer? I’m looking for a regular drum kit plus the congas and bongos and stuff like the clap sound.
I'm pretty positive the sounds are already inside the mpk mini play series. As long as it says play on the unit name it should have the sounds loaded into it!
@@AveMcree Think it was an IG so can't share but saw one guy playing a circular keyboard (picture the ring of Saturn) I'll never not love cathedral organs - sod your "Rhodes like VST"
@@KINGBRILLIANCE1 I don't have the means of testing it rn. However, FL Studio always had issues when calculating repetitive notes in real time. Hence why the AKAI Fire didn't have a note repeat function. I have a super old video about it. When I owned the MPD232. It works but sounds like crap until you're don't recording.
Not a fan of the joysticks on the minis to be honest but all the mk3s have much better keybeds and pads than previous versions. Plays built in sounds are trash without effects tho lol. Works great for lofi stuff
@@AveMcree noooo lol. But hey it’s an acceptable sacrifice for such a fully featured controller as small as it is. Feel like I’m playing the PS5 Production Center 😂.
For a sound module/mini synth it looks pretty mediocre to me and besides that, it doesn't have any qualities that a dedicated midi controller can't do better. Not sure why this got any seal of approval. A meh-sounding synth at $150 is still meh.
@@AveMcree I expected you to say that there is not really a use case for this device if you take music production any seriously and that for that price point you're just better off going hybrid with the regular MPK Mini Mk3, which btw, still allows you to be mobile. With an 8 out of 10 Seal of Approval, you're just pointing your very own audience in the wrong direction. Don't be shy to be very critical if you have to, that's why people watch your videos.
@@Drrolfski Yeah you’re right because we don’t all carry cell phones Capable of recording instantly, And Akai has no idea what they’re doing they should’ve hired you.
I almost bit on the mini play a couple of years ago. It looks better but they could have at least added a looper if they weren't going to add a sequencer.
Thanks for keeping it real with the reviews fam. Congrats on making it to 100k as well 🔥
Thanks
@@AveMcree Do you get a trophy now ("giant RUclips logo" or something)?
And will you be reviewing the trophy?
It’s a part of my everyday carry to make music on the go as well as the Yamaha fgdp-30 for making music on the go it’s perfect
Thanks for the scoop Ave. This is definitely going into the setup. Wishing you a peaceful weekend ☮
Ave Mcree slapped up the big 100k subs congratulations!!
🙏🏾
Be cool if I could take my projects files and put the SD in a MPC QUICK MIX. Lol. Nice vid bro!!!
Thank you for producing quality content .
My pleasure!
Your videos are some of the most entertaining/informative I've seen, much appreciated
No other review touches the percussion part which is what I am looking for. Thank you!
Great review. Would be nice if it had Blue Tooth. Thanks for the vid Ave
That would be cool
Buzzing could be a ground loop between the audio and USB - seems like Akai should have fixed that, at least between two pieces of their own gear
I still like my keystep but looks interesting cause it had pads but I like the sequencer on keystep
If it had 5 pin midi ports I would get it, that's the biggest downside to me, I love the idea of this though
that's a huge problem with most budget midi controllers
More sounds and this would have been interesting.
Thanks for the content as always, bruv!
Sure thing!
Copped from your link💪🙏🏽💯
Buzzing is caused by a ground loop. Get a 3.5mm ground loop isolator and run your headphone cable through it.
Helpful review, thanks!
Akai needs to break the mold and come out with a full 61 or 49 key MPC Keyboard. That would be mind blowing.
That would be cool
Thank you.
Mpc key 61 is rumored to be otw
@@AveMcree NDA’s are a mfer…..😂🤣🤣😂
Its coming and it will link all current mpc and force for combined power.
First 15 percent off I see, I'm buying.
It's perfect for my live looping rig. Portable and I don't need to hook it up to a computer
I am going to try and run the mpk mini play mk3 thru my sp404a see if it will help with the usb noise….
Works ran ext source thru the sp EQ with all 3 knobs all the way up backed off the volume on the sp to its standard 3/4 position and was able to get the input gain on mpc one turned up to an acceptable level with no usb static.
Would of been cool if they added a SD slot so you can add your own sounds..
Plus the software and expansions that come with makes the cost a double bonus.
I need the Nightlife Expansion to be released publicly.
Hey man, great video!! I bought an Akai Mini Play mk3 and a Midiplus usb midi host to midi control a Korg electribe 2, but I can't send midi signals. Do you know if this configuration is compatible? I really need help!! Thank you in advance
Love MPCs but not a fan of mpks or lpks. Was curious if this was gonna have some Alesis (Micron most likely) sounds. Can't complain at price point tho.
The sonicware stuff wasn’t that loud to begin with… in terms of value of the three to me I would probably get a microfreak … I also sold my microfreak and liven xfm so … I am particular
what did you replace them with
You shouldn't of sold that Liven. They're rare these days
@@AveMcree so are some pokemon😂 I couldn’t get into the sound and I sold it at full price. I feel ya though. Probably shouldn’t have sold my microfreak, but I kinda want a hydrasynth explorer or a dreadbox nymphes… something to compliment the mpc nicely
Hope they make a grey one to match the retro, probably the only way I buy one haha
definitely want that to happen!
Me being off topic but what gadget are you using for overhead camera view @Ave McGee?📌🙏
Panasonic g85 with kit lens
@@AveMcree nooo..what stand/structure do you use, not camera? Sorry to confuse🙏
The Full Level button only works for the pads or does it work for the keyboard also ?
Hello, I wanted a service from you. I bought an akai machine and I want to record the rhythm on the board, not on the computer. What should I press?
If that model can receive firmware updates isn't there a chance that Akai can push other sound modules in
to it?
IDK but I'll ask. Right now, I'm glad the basic sounds aren't trash. Still trying to figure out the built-in sequencer lol.
Thank You!
Does the mini play have transport control for DAW usage?
Stupid question: Are there sounds already in the unit or do you have to load them from the computer? I’m looking for a regular drum kit plus the congas and bongos and stuff like the clap sound.
I'm pretty positive the sounds are already inside the mpk mini play series. As long as it says play on the unit name it should have the sounds loaded into it!
Other 2 "modules" are simply beautiful
(basic DAW producer so understand little of what they do, but dear lord, see above)
Now that production tools are "free" for everyone. They wouldn't understand why we appreciate things like this.
@@AveMcree Think it was an IG so can't share but saw one guy playing a circular keyboard (picture the ring of Saturn)
I'll never not love cathedral organs - sod your "Rhodes like VST"
Also, great video !
How do you use it in fl studio? Using the sounds out of the Mk mini
I have the previous iteration of the mini play. I’m wondering if the sounds are the same and this was just a design change.
I believe so
Can you show me how to midi map this keyboard?
I wanna know if the note repeat works in FL accurately. If I could get the note repeat to sync with the piano roll in FL I might......
You can sync it in the MIDI settings... Make sure you select the MPK as a device.
@@AveMcree that device doesn't exist ave. You feel like testing it?
@@KINGBRILLIANCE1 I don't have the means of testing it rn. However, FL Studio always had issues when calculating repetitive notes in real time. Hence why the AKAI Fire didn't have a note repeat function. I have a super old video about it. When I owned the MPD232. It works but sounds like crap until you're don't recording.
Not a fan of the joysticks on the minis to be honest but all the mk3s have much better keybeds and pads than previous versions. Plays built in sounds are trash without effects tho lol. Works great for lofi stuff
😂I like the joystick
@@AveMcree noooo lol. But hey it’s an acceptable sacrifice for such a fully featured controller as small as it is. Feel like I’m playing the PS5 Production Center 😂.
I think all these hardware companies backs are up against the wall at this point a laptop is simply too much competition
If your laptop has speakers what’s the point🤷🏾♂️
It’s has built in sounds
standalone device
Easier portability and space saver.
YOu need a usb cable with iron shielding ring on both sides...
Where do I get one of those?👀
On my MPK Mini MKII one third of the keys broke off after about a year. Trash.
Maybe MKIII is better?
I notice the buzzing when the pads are lit up. interference i think,
What beats are in back round?
First
💪🎹👍😃
Wireless midi?
Nope 😑
@@AveMcree welp, that’s a no from me dog. lol
Helll no it’s not worth. I think Sonicware does a better job. They should’ve added a sequencer
I'm waiting for a sale price. Then I'm buying.
Those pads are making me nervous. 😂
they're fine
For a sound module/mini synth it looks pretty mediocre to me and besides that, it doesn't have any qualities that a dedicated midi controller can't do better. Not sure why this got any seal of approval. A meh-sounding synth at $150 is still meh.
Dude what do you expect at this price point? It's literally nothing it the category with this many features.
@@AveMcree I expected you to say that there is not really a use case for this device if you take music production any seriously and that for that price point you're just better off going hybrid with the regular MPK Mini Mk3, which btw, still allows you to be mobile.
With an 8 out of 10 Seal of Approval, you're just pointing your very own audience in the wrong direction. Don't be shy to be very critical if you have to, that's why people watch your videos.
@@Drrolfski I don’t even know what you just wrote. This thing is awesome for the money and ease of use for instant ideas.
@@TheOwlHead Instant ideas that sound meh and you can't write down in a sequence, how useful is that?
@@Drrolfski Yeah you’re right because we don’t all carry cell phones Capable of recording instantly, And Akai has no idea what they’re doing they should’ve hired you.
this midi controller is awful m-audio oxygen 25 keys would be a buy
Well, depends on what you're looking for in a MIDI controller