AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 – 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 8 Backlit Drum Pads, 8 Knobs and Music Production Software Included (Black)
Introducing MPK mini mk3
Your Hit Song Starts Here
Your entry-point into a world of pro production starts here. Introducing the MPK mini mk3, the 3rd iteration of the world’s legendary best-selling USB MIDI 25-key mini keyboard controller that redefined how a generation of creators make music.
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Gen 2 Enhanced Dynamic Keybed
MPK mini delivers a key performance fit for the world’s finest keyboard players. From grand pianos to searing synth leads. This keybed gets the best of any playing style.
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MPC Pad Power
Add that human touch to your drum tracks with 8 pads pulled from our flagship MPC series. These velocity-sensitive backlit MPC pads deliver the perfect touch for precise drumming and sample playback.
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Get Hands-On with Your Production
MPK mini’s rotary knobs give you total control of any assignable parameter in your DAW. Tweak that EQ or change-up your synth sounds on the fly – whatever you want to control, is ready to be assigned.
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Every Tool You Demand
Note repeat, arpeggiator and the omni-directional joystick are the trusted features no MPK mini would be complete without. You guessed it, it’s all here in MPK mini mk3.
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Feedback Where You Need It
MPK mini’s OLED display places core visual feedback of DAW mode selection, velocity, CC, and more, right where you need it. Spend more time focusing on your music and less on your computer screen.
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Superior Design, Robust Build
With a rock-solid, go-anywhere design, plug & play connectivity and a layout that puts your workflow firmly in the driving seat, MPK mini removes all barriers to your creativity.
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Complete Music Production Starter Kit
MPK mini’s Complete Music Production Starter Kit features all the tools for immediate creativity from the get-go, including MPC Beats software, 6 virtual instruments and an expansive sample collection
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MPC Beats Software
MPC Beats features all the essential tools for pro production. Start with MPC Beats with the full confidence it will take your music wherever you need it to go.
| Weight: | 900 g |
| Dimensions: | 21.34 x 36.58 x 7.62 cm; 900 Grams |
| Model: | MPKMINI3B |
| Colour: | Black |
| Colour: | Black |
It should be a bit cheaper.
I just got it, and noticed that to actually hear the keys you need to press them hard and firm, otherwise it will be an empty note.
Will eventually update this as i use it.
I’m brand new to anything musical having recently retired and decided to go hard core in learning how to make music without instruments. This little keyboard is fantastic for my learning needs. I use it with ab iPad and GarageBand and I’m happy. The software available for us is nice too but beyond my knowledge at this point. I do know I hooked this to my iPad with a small cheap adapter and it works well. I used Bluetooth headphones so I don’t bother anyone with my lousy composing. It beats keyboarding on the screen. Even works with my iPhone and the same adapter. So very portable. It can be powered by your iPad or phone as well. Works well on my computer too but I prefer the portability of it. I think it’s a proven name that will last. So from my inexperienced position I’d still buy this again.
I’m brand new to anything musical having recently retired and decided to go hard core in learning how to make music without instruments. This little keyboard is fantastic for my learning needs. I use it with ab iPad and GarageBand and I’m happy. The software available for us is nice too but beyond my knowledge at this point. I do know I hooked this to my iPad with a small cheap adapter and it works well. I used Bluetooth headphones so I don’t bother anyone with my lousy composing. It beats keyboarding on the screen. Even works with my iPhone and the same adapter. So very portable. It can be powered by your iPad or phone as well. Works well on my computer too but I prefer the portability of it. I think it’s a proven name that will last. So from my inexperienced position I’d still buy this again.
This Midi will leave you ITCHING to get back to the drawing board!
This Midi will leave you ITCHING to get back to the drawing board!
Really sturdy and quality materials used, very easy to set up as it is plug and play, great value for what you get, the keys are nice and firm. Great for beginners and pros alike!
Really sturdy and quality materials used, very easy to set up as it is plug and play, great value for what you get, the keys are nice and firm. Great for beginners and pros alike!
mpk mini
astiera midi piccola ma completa consigliata per tutti i composer.
Top Qualität und Program verständlich gestalte
Das Produkt hat eine Top Qualitt alle Tasten und Pads lassen sich einfach bedienen, das Program ist fr Anfnger und Profis einfach gestaltet.
Viele verschschiedene Auswahlmglichkeit der einzelnen Pads und Keyboard Tasten.
Von mir 4 Sterne. Ein Negativ Punkt giebt es allerdings, bei dem Prudult fehlt mir der Kopfhrer Ausgang (oder fr Lautsprecher). Dafr braucht man einen Adapter. Siehe Bild (3).
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La tastiera di facile utilizzo dopo aver installato le app necessarie ad usarla
Top aber zu teuer für mich. Es macht allerdings was es soll.
Egal, ob beginner auf yt findet man schon viele tutorials wie man das ding programiert. Empfenlswe
Exelente calidad y precio
La calidad del producto es muy buena, las teclas as como los pads tienen sensibilidad para una mejor Interpretacin de tus canciones, el software includo esta genial.
Bellissima
Bella e funzionale, leggera, compatta.. Non chiedevo di meglio a questo prezzo
Semplici ed immediati
Ho acquistato questa tastiera sintetizzatore per iniziare a creare musica. E’ un entry level semplice ma abbinato a un DAW ottimo come FL 20 fa la sua bella figura. Anche se il materiale economico fa quello che deve fare. Pu essere utilizzato per uno Studio di registrazione casalingo ma efficace. Con una spesa minima si possono fare cose divertenti. Venditore serio ed affidabile. Il prodotto corrisponde alla descrizione. Lo consiglio
Muy buen producto para lleva
Un piano midi muy bueno para llevar si necesitas producir en cualquier lado, plug and play para las funciones principales y para aquellos que quieran explorarlo a fondo incluye un software bastante completo
AKAI MPK MINI+ and the plus is magic
AKAI MPK MINI+ and the plus is magic
This is great for a beginner with software it comes with or if your looking to use it with AkaiPro Force, MPC products it works well there also!!
I like that the keyboard fits well in front of my desktop computer and is easy to plug and go.
I like that the keyboard fits well in front of my desktop computer and is easy to plug and go.
I brought this for Christmas for my husband and he absolutely loves he spends hours making beats in his studio I highly recommend this
I brought this for Christmas for my husband and he absolutely loves he spends hours making beats in his studio I highly recommend this
Buena compra
Me ha encantado este controlador con teclado, es increible, muy entretenido, hay que dedicarle tiempo, no es cosa facil hacer musica
Bom controlador midi
Me atende super bem s necessidades, compacto, ocupa pouco espao, leve, tem uma boa construo. Os softwares so bacanas, os PADS so timos de tocar. As teclas so leves, tem sensibilidade mediana.
An instrument combo
This is what we call professional..
In everything this one is best MIDI keyboard under 10k.
Bonjour j’ai bien reu le clavier mais zn revanche je ne comprend pas pour le logiciel car il y en a pas … quel est ce logiciel svp ?
This product is amazing! It works very well. Very easy to use!
This product is amazing! It works very well. Very easy to use!
Genial para principiantes
La cog para k mi hijo se inicien en la creacin de msica y efectos, a ver si se engancha.
Me ha parecido til y verstil, y la instalacin de los programas adjuntos no ha sido tan difcil como he ledo en otros comentarios, cierto es que podra ser ms sencilla, pero no nada del otro mundo.
Lo nico que hay que tener en cuenta es que el mismo cdigo te vale para tres cosas.
Por lo dems el teclado perfecto y configurable con varios programas d edicin y creacin.
Una apuesta segura para empezar, y para ser reacondicionado est en perfectsimo estado.
Conforme mais..
Vendeur et livraison au top.
Produit conforme la description.
En revanche compliqu utiliser en raison du logiciel que je trouve trs dificile prendre en main.
I’m usually play gigs on 88 big synth with piano touch. I’m usually not doing lots of EDM music or DJ style music cretion.
I tried to do some music work on Logic with my 88 keyboard, but the keyboard was just too big and far away from the computer.
Enters the Akai 37. This little keyboard is awesome. i got used to the “not-to-small” keys very fast. And also the mod and pitch wheels are easy to use.
I mapped a few keys for my Moog model D VST and preso, I have a fullyg functioning mood D under my finger tips. since the original moog was 37 keys, this is literally a perfect hardware version now.
I love working with the akai mini plus sits right in front of me, the keyboard just behind it, and then my 32″ monitor letting me enjoy a great logic work station.
Great for beginners, intermediate and pro. the 37 keys let me play nice big chords and not be “skimpy” on my range of tones.
My kids like guitar hero and other music games so I got them this to use with Melodics and they love it.
My kids like guitar hero and other music games so I got them this to use with Melodics and they love it.
his midi keyboard has come a long way in the last10 or so years, all the updates people asked for are there, for me the additional octave was the key factor, and i know i more or less only scratch the surface of all the things you can do with this unit ! great musical produc
his midi keyboard has come a long way in the last10 or so years, all the updates people asked for are there, for me the additional octave was the key factor, and i know i more or less only scratch the surface of all the things you can do with this unit ! great musical produc
Perfect for nice littke or large studio set up. quality item . So many options and I like that you can choose the color of item andnit is also portabke and light weight to carry on the go
Perfect for nice littke or large studio set up. quality item . So many options and I like that you can choose the color of item andnit is also portabke and light weight to carry on the go
The keys feel a little off but its really fun to mess around with
The keys feel a little off but its really fun to mess around with
I found the drum pads to be excellent and the keys are pretty damn good the features like the arpeggiate are are fun and the note repeat is handy however all of the knobs don’t do anything without being programmed on GarageBand or it would be a five star deal
I found the drum pads to be excellent and the keys are pretty damn good the features like the arpeggiate are are fun and the note repeat is handy however all of the knobs don’t do anything without being programmed on GarageBand or it would be a five star deal
Mi è arrivato un altro prodotto...
Recensisco questa tastiera perch, pur avendola ordinata anche io dopo averla provata da un amico, mi arrivato tutt’altro marchio e modello… anche se le funzionalit sono le stesse. Per la breve esperienza posso dire che una ottima kb da viaggio, con tasti semipesati ed abbastanza compatta ma ben accessoriata
Richiede un po' di pratica per i principianti
Sono un assoluto principiante e devo dire che ho avuto parecchie difficolt solo a riuscire a registrare qualcosa (ho dovuto settare manualmente la velocity dove aver trovato la soluzione al mio problema in uno forum sperduto). Una volta acquisita la giusta dimestichezza promette buona versalit a giudicare dai video tutorial presenti su internet. Buon rapporto qualit prezzo.
idéal pour débuter en MAO
je ne suis qu’un amateur mais ce petit clavier MIDI est idal et livr avec un programme de MAO “MPC Beats”
je suis trs content de ce petit investissement qui marche trs bie
Transport Controls, An Octave, And Better Velocity Curve
If you own an MPK Mini Mk3, this is an upgrade. The out of the box key velocity curve is improved and doesn’t require a YouTube video hack to adjust. Otherwise, it is a similar keyboard action and will feel the same. What you get that is all new is transport controls, more room to play, a sequencer, and chord / scale modes.
The down side is, there likely will be buttons and knobs to map even when you select mappings for individual DAWs. What is the point of these modes if they aren’t better mapped to DAWs they are supposed to support. Tried them in the MPC Software (2.11.6) and Ableton Live 11 and you’ll still have to map things yourself. Some manufacturers know how to do this and some don’t. Akai just can’t pull off seamless DAW integration in their keyboards. You’ll have to do the work.
First I want to give 5 star praise to this little controller. If you have tried to produce music using only a keyboard, this is definitely a step in the direction of pro level production hardware ~ Between this and my Korg, I am getting work done and I was 5 star satisfied for a whole week…
Why the sudden lack of satisfaction when the device itself is still doing everything it is supposed to? ~ Because on Oct 21st, AKAI released the “AKAI MPK mini plus” with THREE octaves of keys (two handed chords!), real pitch bend wheels (industry standard), midi connector/control w/ step sequencer and all still well under $200.
The price of the MPK mini has now been adjusted to where if you are on an absolute tight budget, it is still going to be hard to beat BUT compare this mini and AKAI’s newest model to make sure you are getting the best value for your needs.
Pad feel nice, keys feel nice, the little lcd screen is nice.. you can mix the ARP mode with the scales and chord mode.. 37 keys are the sweet spot I can bring anywhere and still use as my main controller with the range of 3 octaves you can’t lose💪🏾.
Pad feel nice, keys feel nice, the little lcd screen is nice.. you can mix the ARP mode with the scales and chord mode.. 37 keys are the sweet spot I can bring anywhere and still use as my main controller with the range of 3 octaves you can’t lose.
Complicatissima
Scordatevi di attaccarla al pc e suonarci subito, e’ complicatissimo farla dialogare con la vostra daw. Molto astruso il sistema di “ancoraggio” alla daw, molto complicato settarla, suonarla a tempo e quindi divertirsi subito, il programma annesso, MPC Beats e’ un mattone da studiare bene con calma, molto piu’ complicato di altre daw. Il digitale e’ arrivato a livelli inimmaginabili per noi musicisti nati negli anni 60, ma continuo a preferire l’analogico, molto ma molto piu’ immediato che l’elettronica.
Alla fine pero’ avrete un sistema di pilotaggio dei plugin e dei suoni fantastico, evitando di usare i tasti del pc.
As soon as this was announced I knew I had to have it. I’ve been using AKAI’s MPK mini 25-key MIDI controller for about two years and have considered it the best option for the budget-oriented or desk space-challenged producer… until now.
The MPK mini plus, with its additional octave and (FINALLY) dedicated mod and pitch wheels, is absolutely the new gold standard for bedroom producers who don’t have a lot of money or space. Yes the keys are mini sized, but they don’t feel cheap–the springs give them a nice tactile tension and you get used to the small size quickly.
The whole product in fact feels surprisingly premium despite the plastic body; the CC wheels and two-axis joystick have a splendid resistance to them and when you engage them, you get a silky smooth response and a nice readout of the value on the little LCD display.
The one feature I haven’t messed too much with is the new built-in sequencer (and I imagine most bedroom producers have that functionality taken care of by their DAW like me), but I’m sure it’s fab if you take the time to learn it.
Time will tell if the mini plus holds up to rigorous daily use like its surprisingly rugged baby brother. If it ever breaks I’ll update this review… for now though, I couldn’t be more happy with my purchase. This is a great value at MSRP.
Despus de considerar las opciones decid comprar el MPK Mini MK3. En primer lugar porque haba probado el software de produccin musical MPC BEATS de AKAI, que es gratis (aunque se necesita pagar para obtener ms contenido. Despus descubr que hay otro software de AKAI que es mucho mejor pero que es de paga). En segundo lugar, me pareci un producto estticamente bonito (Tampoco es una maravilla del diseo).
Ahora luego de tenerlo por varios meses puedo decir que ha sido una buena compra, la calidad del producto me parece excelente por su precio. Me gusta su facilidad de uso, solo lo conecto y listo, no hay que batallar con controladores y cosas del estilo.
Para ser mi primer controlador MIDI estoy contento de haberlo comprado.
User friendly. Compact desig
Everything is awesome. Can be used anywhere with ease.
One noticed drawback is that the Velocity control cant be turned off.
Una máquina de hacer música
Estoy con l hace algunos meses y fue una de las mejores compras que ya hice.
Estoy muy satisfecho.
Soy msico y solo tenia instrumentos acsticos, me faltaba algo para samplear bateria, bajos, teclados, sintetizadores, cuarteto de cuerdas y todo tipo de instrumento virtual.
Otra cosa buena es que lo puedes llevar a todos los stios por ser tan pequeo.
I bought this AKAI Mini Keyboard for my son, who already is a musician of 6 years on the saxophone, but expressed interest in playing the piano/keyboard and trying to write music. He loves this and found it very easy to use! It’s lightweight and portable, so makes it easy to travel with, in its portable hard case. Very reasonably priced - this keyboard is more expensive at our local music stores, so I feel that I got a good value for this item. I would highly recommend this keyboard to beginners, intermediate players, and even advanced players, to have something to travel with and create tracks with.
I bought this AKAI Mini Keyboard for my son, who already is a musician of 6 years on the saxophone, but expressed interest in playing the piano/keyboard and trying to write music. He loves this and found it very easy to use! It’s lightweight and portable, so makes it easy to travel with, in its portable hard case. Very reasonably priced – this keyboard is more expensive at our local music stores, so I feel that I got a good value for this item. I would highly recommend this keyboard to beginners, intermediate players, and even advanced players, to have something to travel with and create tracks with.
J’ai acheter ce clavier pour me mettre la MAO sur Logic Pro avec un mac 14″
J’apprends faire de la House et de la Phonk
Le procd est long et studieux, a ne se matrise pas du premier coup et vous ne crerez pas les meilleurs musiques en 1 mois
Mais quand on est passionn a n’a pas de prix de se plonger dedans pendant des heures.
Ne vous faites pas piger, c’est un processus d’apprentissage long prendre en compte au mme titre que n’importe quel instrument voir plus
Super!
J’utilise Cubase 12 et je suis sous W10 et je n’ai eu aucun problme installer ce clavier midi — Comme prcis dans certains commentaires, il faut d’abord enregister en ligne le produit sur le site qui vous permettra de tlcharger le logiciel d’installation. Dans les tapes d’installation, on vous demandera de connecter le clavier votre PC. Quand elle est termine, lancez votre Studio virtuel (Cubase pour moi) et si tout s’est bien droul, le clavier se reconnu immdiatement dans l’application.
It’s got very stiff keys, responsive, but stiff, difficult for someone that plays off muscle memory. DO NOT GET ALL BLACK, it’s EBONY and IVORY for a reason : I accidentally ordered the black one, not seeing the minor keys were black too! WHO DOES THAT!? : the included software is “meh” but it’s enough to get started with for sure! The drum pads are stiff like the keys, they need a bit extra punch, unless you hot the corners, that’s where I use them. Would not order again, but would gift to someone I don’t like much, as the perfect p[passive aggressive personal “lol”. Everything else on it works GREAT, knobs are perfection, size and weight, perfect….but that doesn’t help much when I hit the wrong keys constantly bc I can’t see what I’m doing in the dark…or light! ><
Un peu chère, mais c'est pas mal
C’est un bon outils. Je m’en sert assez rgulirement mme si je joue pas vraiment de piano. La vlocit enregistre est assez bizarre. Je pense que c’est du au manque de retour de force. Pour de la musique cre sur DAW a passe, il faudra juste rajuster manuellement une vlocit plus propre.
Le beat je m’en sert pas trop, mais a marche.
Ce qui est du “note repeat”/arpegiattor, c’est super. a marche trs bien.
Les intruments bonus sont pas trop mal non plus.
Maintenant, je le trouve quand mme un peu chre. vous de voi
Overall great, but the pads require too much force for 80% velocity
Solid device, can’t complain. 10/10 would buy again, if only there was a way to adjust the sensitivity of the pads, which are MPC-style and as such are not as sensitive as some might expect.
There is a built-in keybed sensitivity edit though.
Amazing value
This is everything you need to get started producing your own music. If you’re completely new to things it might require a few hours research prior – but I was surprised at how this is essentially plug and play once you have the midi instruments installed. There were really no technical headaches and I wasn’t expecting it to be so easy.
Very sturdy and we’ll made and the keys have a nice response to them and the pads are good for programming drum beats.
Feel like every household should own one. It’s good fun just playing around and being able to make any imaginable sound
Si te ests inicinado en el mundo de la produccin musical o simplemente quieres componer con un teclado, este “CONTROLADOR” es para t. He re recalcar que es un controlador y no un instrumento midi con lo cual este poducto no suena por s solo, aunque con la compra incluye un kit bsico de produccin “MPC BEATS” (Exclusivo de AKAI). Tanto el teclado como el programa son bastante sencillos de utilizar y es muy fcil transportarlo, es muy ligero. Las teclas son bastante fuertes y los Pads de silicona, sensibles a la presin, te harn tener una mejor experiencia. Las perillas de modulacin tienen giro infinito, nos ofrecern tanta modulacin como el propio efecto nos ofrezca.
Si NECESITAS UNA FUNDA para transportarlo… Te dejo el enlace para que, como en las fotos previas incluidas, puedas llevrtelo a cualquier sitio, ha que queda justo a la medida y en su interior posee tambin un pequeo bolsillo con velcro para que puedas guardar los cables (cable USB incluido con el controlador)
LINK FUNDA AKAK MPK MINI MP3: https://www.amazon.es/gp/r.html?C=32MN9GQ4PGYQB&K=3J7HBVC7JL94Q&M=urn:rtn:msg:20220802083944b3e0bacd0ec944b3a218a5f63440p0eu&R=OL6FFPDQ7EJU&T=C&U=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.es%2Fdp%2FB01N9OGZYP%3Fref_%3Dpe_27091411_487310721_302_E_DDE_dt_1&H=NFXGFQZK9OGG1B4ZP4V6GU0VYCGA&ref_=pe_27091411_487310721_302_E_DDE_dt_1
Espero que esta resea te haya sido til, gracias y a disfrutar!!!
Very happy with my purchase
Very happy with my purchase !! Definitely worth in investment, would definitely recommend! 🙂
You are looking for a small music production then this midi controller is a right deal for you , definitely go for this price range I found this midi controller is useful for learning music theory as well as small music production ,Compact Portable supports mobile ipads and tablets well
I like 8 pads and endless knobs to control daw music attributes
And I don’t like the build quality and keys but overall it’s a good deal just go for i
Kid in a sweet shop !
Not done music for 20 years. Thought I’d buy this to test the water and fell straight in. If you need a MIDI controller or just want to try your hand this is a brilliant buy. And the included software is amazing.
Plug and Play
I use this with Cubase Elements.
It was literally plug and play.
Now I’ve used this for a day I’m thinking of keeping it for portable use and getting a bigger one for the studio.
Muy practico y muy buen precio, requiere algo de esfuerzo para configura
Para empezar, soy guitarrista y toco metal, no musica electronica ni nada por el estilo y no se tocar teclado.
Pero al componer siempre requiero de alguna interfaz fisica que me ayude a agilizar todo lo que no sean guitarras, como los instrumentos virtuales (baterias, sintetizadores, sampleos, etc.) ya que programarlos a mano en midi es muy tedioso.
decidi sobre esta interface gracias a las reseas y se ajusta a mis necesidades perfectamente.
Su calidad de construccion es muy solida (plasticos duros y gruesos, no se flexiona con la presion) y aunque el teclado en si se siente un poco del lado economico responde muy bien (la tercera tecla de izquierda a derecha hace un poco de ruido como si hubiera un poco de friccion con la tecla adyacente, pero no le afecta en su funcionamento en lo mas minimo).
Los pads al principio se sienten un poco duros pero con la practica si responden muy bien siempre y cuando se golpeen con firmeza y rapidez sin necesidad de mucha fuerza, cuestion de acostumbrarse. (en ocasiones registran doble golpe mas no se si sea cuestion de tecnica o asi es la naturaleza de este tipo de pads).
las perillas infinitas se sienten solidas y todos los botones responden como se debe, la pantalla es muy practica para saber que esta activado en todo momento. (las perillas funcionan de maravilla con reaper)
lo uso con reaper y funciona como esperaba y sin problemas. (nota los pads no se pueden configurar en modo sostenido, solo momentario. Es decir al presionarlos se activan y al soltarlos se desactivan lo que dificulta usarlos como controladores para gravar o reproducir en el DAW en modo MIDI CC)
El unico pero que le pongo es en el software, aunque viene muy completo con MPC beats, varios instrumentos virtuales muy buenos. La descarga, instalacion y configuracion de todos estos no es nada intuitiva, de hecho tuve que ver tutoriales en youtube de AKAI para saber como instalar todo, inclusive el programa mas importante para configurar a detalle los parametros internos del controlador “MPC mini II program editor” se encuentra escondido en el programa de instalacion de AKAI bajo una opcion avanzada en el menu que ni siquiera parece un boton.
Por fortuna una vez instalado todo funciona como se debe y sin problemas. pero si dista mucho de ser facil para usuarios de primera vez como yo. (de ahi que en algunas reseas le dan mal calificacion por esta complicacion).
Al final de cuentas es un excelente producto y lo recomiendo altamente inclusive con sus complicaciones del lado del software.
llego en excelente condicion y bien empaquetado (fotos), y cuando lo compre la version en negro estaba en oferta alrededor de los $2,200.00 mientras que las demas variantes estaban arriba de $2,700.00. Esperaba conseguir la version en gris y negro, pero el negro se ve muy bien dejandolo sobre el escritorio de tiempo completo (como se ve en las fotos).
Best value for money out there
Really easy to use, nice big pads for finger drumming, only thing is keyboard is too small really, but it isn’t a concert piano, lovely size to fit on my PC Desk drawer.
You won’t get better for the price
good for beginners and pros alike!
a simple midi that I like to use when on the go. the only problem is the versatility between different daws can be frustrating.
other then that a great product!
As an ex-professional keyboard player, session musician and writer i would never ever have entertained buying something like this……but….it’s not about playing a keyboard as such, more about making music. So….for a few quid you get a velocity sensitive keyboard with pads, pitch bend, an arpeggiator and moreover…the software. MPC beats may have a bit of a learning curve but just watch the videos on the tube and you will be up and running in no time….I struggled for about 10 minutes, watched about 30 mins of videos on youtube and was up and running. the results were incredible for the cost and off I went.
Why did I buy this, well, arthritis is setting in and I need another way to scratch my itches….my only single gripe about this is that I loved the approach so much I ended up going out and spending 1000 on an MPC Live Mk2 which takes it to another level…the keyboard is now part of that rig whenever I need keys for rifs etc….Buy it, download the software, get used to it and give it the opportunity to show you how good it is.
As an alternative, if you don’t want keyboard, are on a budget and don’t mind hooking into a laptop, then go for the MPC Studio Mk2 which gives you the full MPC 2 software (Beats is a cut down, but powerful tool) for 200 quid with an interface that whilst not having a touch screen, is also not too difficult to master.
Lastly, honestly, the workflow is NOT that hard to learn…it’s just that people expect too much to quickly and too easily these days….those same people can often get bored quickly and will move onto their next hobby. Just my 0.02
As an ex-professional keyboard player, session musician and writer i would never ever have entertained buying something like this……but….it’s not about playing a keyboard as such, more about making music. So….for a few quid you get a velocity sensitive keyboard with pads, pitch bend, an arpeggiator and moreover…the software. MPC beats may have a bit of a learning curve but just watch the videos on the tube and you will be up and running in no time….I struggled for about 10 minutes, watched about 30 mins of videos on youtube and was up and running. the results were incredible for the cost and off I went.
Why did I buy this, well, arthritis is setting in and I need another way to scratch my itches….my only single gripe about this is that I loved the approach so much I ended up going out and spending 1000 on an MPC Live Mk2 which takes it to another level…the keyboard is now part of that rig whenever I need keys for rifs etc….Buy it, download the software, get used to it and give it the opportunity to show you how good it is.
As an alternative, if you don’t want keyboard, are on a budget and don’t mind hooking into a laptop, then go for the MPC Studio Mk2 which gives you the full MPC 2 software (Beats is a cut down, but powerful tool) for 200 quid with an interface that whilst not having a touch screen, is also not too difficult to master.
Lastly, honestly, the workflow is NOT that hard to learn…it’s just that people expect too much to quickly and too easily these days….those same people can often get bored quickly and will move onto their next hobby. Just my 0.02
Great Buy
I bought this for my partner and he absolutely loves it. So many features will take a while to get thru.
Mi sono preso qualche settimana per dare la mia opinione, smanettandoci su un bel po’. Questa la terza generazione di questo controller midi Akai e ci sono svariate migliorie rispetto al precedente. Premetto che secondo me non un prodotto propriamente per principianti. Avere un po’ di conoscenza software oltre che musicale indispensabile. Quindi se la compri come se fosse un giocattolo o perche affascinato dai loop che si vedono su you tube, non farti ingolosire. Ma se entri in questo mondo per imparare, potrebbe essere un ottima scelta, ma come in tutte le discipline ci vuole costanza e dedizione. La”tastiera” non suona senza l’utilizzo di una Daw (Logic, Garageband, Protools, Cubase ecc ecc.) ma all’interno della confezione, utilizzando il codice su sito di Akai si possono scaricare svariati plug-in e la Daw propetaria (MPC Beats). Il rapporto qualit prezzo super. La manifattura e la costruzione molto molto buona. I tasti, anche se un po’ piccini si prestano bene all utilizzo per fare produzione o loop. Sono molto responsivi e oltre all ottimo feeling, la velocity fa bene il suo lavoro. I pad molto sensibili e sopratutto molto dinamici. Particolare il controller per la modulazione e il pitch. Mi ci sto trovando bene. Non cos intuitiva nelle sue features, ma con un po’ di tempo da dedicarci, diventa uno oggettino davvero divertente ma anche indispensabile per la produzione musicale, qualsiasi fosse il genere da produrre. Mi ci trovo bene, davvero molto. A mio parere superiore all Arturia minilab mkII, provare per credere. Super consiglio.
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I blame the buye
his is not a bad review it’s a good product made we’ll but do not bye this if you think it’s a product you can use as a stand alone item. You need a computwr and hours of spare time to understand the software program. Clearly if you are a stupid buyer, like me you buy this for you son nothing realising the steep learning curve require. Used for 5 hours never used since. U blame the buyer and that was me lol
Can be used with other programs like fl studio
I use with fl studio. So you don’t need to install the original program it can be set up with a range of programs. It’s good. no problems. for beginners that depends on your use with computers to get any sound you need to simply load a plugin and it’ll map accordingly if no plugin selected no sound.
Ho acquistato questa tastierina principalmente per i pad e i 6 encoder (la mia master pesata purtroppo non ha gli encoder). L’impatto appena la si ha tra le mani quello di un prodotto ben costruito. E’ interamente di plastica, ma pesa il giusto e d in generale una sensazione di solidit. Lato tastiera, quello che … Due ottave di tasti con passo ridotto, si sente ovviamente l’effetto “molla”, ma devo ammettere che meglio di molte semipesate ben pi costose, quindi per l’utilizzo per cui pensata (creare beat ad esempio) va pi che bene. Gli encoder sono ottimi, endless e facilmente configurabili all’interno della DAW che utilizzerete (nel mio caso Studio One). Anche la dotazione software non male considerato il prezzo.
Veniamo a ci che non mi piaciuto:
1. Il Joystick
Con il joystick proprio non ci siamo. Non tanto perch sono abituato alle “rotelle”, quanto perch caricato a molla su entrambi gli assi. Ok sull’asse orizzontale per il pitch bend, ma sull’asse verticale agire sulla modulation praticamente impossibile perch, ovviamente, il joystick torner al centro (valore midi 0), non appena lo rilascerete.
2. I pad
Questa purtroppo la cosa che mi ha fatto storcere di pi il naso. I pad non sono tutti sensibili allo stesso modo e anche all’interno del singolo pad la sensibilit cambia a seconda di dove lo si colpisce (al centro o ai lati). Il problema, sul mio modello, si presenta soprattutto su due degli otto pad. E’ vero che in rete ci sono vari tutorial che spiegano come aprire la tastiera e correggere questo comportamento utilizzando del semplice nastro adesivo (cosa che tenter sicuramente e aggiorner eventualmente la recensione), ma un problema che a quanto pare affligge la serie Akai MPK dalla MK1.
Great value little keyboard
I bought this to use as part of a portable music production setup, to use with either an iPad Pro (2020 USB-C model) or a laptop.
The only ‘con’ is that this keyboard doesn’t provide an additional USB-C sable, which would eliminate the need for a USB-C hub for use with a recent iPad/Laptop. At this point, I think that this should be standard.
Thankfully, the iPad Pro can power the USB-C hub, and also power the keyboard without the need for external power, but a cable that ended in USB-C would be even more portable.
The build quality seems really good and I love the styling. The keys and drum pads feel good and are responsive. Assignable knobs for controlling synth parameters. It has been working perfectly with Steinberg Cubasis 3 on the iPad.
Great value for money, and very portable. Recommended to anyone that needs a small, high quality keyboard for portable use.
Better than most but not magical!
I have bought lots of pad/keyboard controllers and never really got what I wanted from any of them. This is probably the closest though. I have a full weighted 88 key MODX synth and use that for serious playing but I like have something on the desk for when I am using software synths. I use logic X and own some great synth plugins already so I wasn’t expecting much from the bundled plugins – they are ok and would definitely get you started. I wouldn’t bother with them if you already have nice synth sounds but they are a good start for a beginner.
The next thing – don’t think you will be a YouTube sensation in 10 minutes! This controller is very flexible but it takes a bit of work to get it set up and the included sounds that don’t really cut it (in my opinion). They do provide you with a neat looking DAW to get you started though – I’m not keen on the workflow so haven’t used it stand alone. The DAW also runs as a plugin which is interesting as it could really help if your existing DAW doesn’t have a loop launcher. I have set it up with Logic Pro and in the main it works. You have to remember to listen to the midi on channel 10 for the pads and channel 1 for the keys to make sure you can control 2 separate instruments if working that way. Alternatively you can assign the pads to trigger loops in logic – this works really well. I am struggling with assigning the rotary knobs to the Atruria Collection plugins – they seem to only register as on or off which makes them unusuable. I’m sure this is user error on my part but if I can’t resolve this in the next 24 hours I will have to return it as I mostly use these synths. Build quality is nice – it looks good and the knobs etc feel solid. The keybed is ok for the price and the pad velocity sensors seem good (although sometimes I think one of the pads gets slightly triggered by an adjacent pad). The joystick was a bad idea – in theory its good but in practice having bend and modulation on the opposing axis is just not workable as you end up unintentionally using both at the same time. I think you can reconfigure this in the editor. You have to download this from the advanced options in the installer. I think the editor is likely to resolve my issue but need some time to work through it. It certainly gives the impression that this controller will do whatever you want it to if you are willing to spend the time with it. (No idea why this is considered to be an advanced feature!)
It’s a tough call between this and artruia products – if I can sort the issue with mapping the knobs it will stay on my desk! Otherwise it will have to go back and I may get an Arturia keystep The manual is awful and the best info out there is offered by YouTubers.