Description

Akai Professional MPK MINI MKIII BLACK

Whether you're just starting your journey in music production, a veteran computer musician, always on the go, or looking for a comprehensive and compact tool to control your software and music applications, the AKAI Professional MPK mini mk3 Black, in the appealing "all black" color scheme, is the perfect solution. It's the third generation of the mini controller keyboard that has redefined music creation over the years.

Everything a modern producer needs is available in the MPK mini MK3 Black. From universal compatibility for immediate integration into your favorite production software to its compact size, perfect for travelers and on-the-road composers, from pads to assignable potentiometers to take control of all aspects of your musical productions. The second generation keybed used in the AKAI Professional MPKmini MKIII Black guarantees excellent touch response, both in terms of dynamics (velocity) and playability. Not only for synth parts, but also when playing virtual piano instruments, you'll find a significant improvement in articulation response compared to previous models and other small MIDI keyboards on the market.

For beginners, the MPKmini Black is not just a controller, but a complete package of software, virtual instrument plugins, and quality sounds to start producing music right away. For professionals, the MPK mini offers important functions in an extremely small footprint, thanks to the complete customization possible within the software editor for all MIDI messages generated by striking the pads and turning the potentiometers.

Finger drumming enthusiasts will find the 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive backlit pads, derived from the iconic MPC series, to be indispensable allies for performance. Music producers, live performers, DJs, and VJs can utilize the various banks across which the 8 Pads are organized, configurable by simply pressing a button in NOTE mode, to transmit MIDI note messages, CC mode, to send Control Change messages, or Prog Change mode, for Program Change messages. The messages generated by pressing are fully customizable in detail by the user within the software editor (downloadable from akaipro.com), which allows us to send up to 8 different recallable preset configurations to the internal hardware memory by simultaneously pressing the "SELECT" button along with one of the 8 Pads.

THE 360° ENCODERS OF THE MPKMINI Black
The third generation of the MPK mini MIDI USB controller features 360° rotary potentiometers, for controlling the parameters of your virtual instruments, DAW software, and all applications that support MIDI Learn mapping (refer to your software manual). In addition, these controls allow you to modify the parameter values of the arpeggiator and Note Repeat function integrated into the instrument: simply hold down one of the "Arpeggiator On/Off" or "Note Repeat" buttons while rotating the potentiometers. The silkscreen below the knobs indicates the parameter you will manage for the aforementioned integrated functions.

THE OLED DISPLAY OF THE MPKMINI Black
Compared to previous models, Akai Professional has introduced an extremely intelligible OLED display in this generation of mini USB MIDI master keyboards, to always keep an eye on the value of the parameters you are controlling and to allow you to make settings that were not possible directly on the hardware in previous models.

MPKmini MKIII: OPTIMIZED DESIGN AND ROBUSTNESS
Always designed for on-the-road use, to be carried in your backpack, laptop bag, or record case, this third-generation model, available in three different colors (classic, white, and black), the MPK mini series features careful construction and premium materials for maximum reliability. USB connectivity is truly plug-n-play, as it is a USB MIDI Class-Compliant peripheral, requiring no driver installation and powered directly by your PC and Mac computer.

Start producing your music right away with the MPK mini Black MUSIC PRODUCTION STARTER KIT

Your entry into the world of music production starts here, with the MPK mini and the Complete Music Production Starter Kit, a collection of software and sounds provided free of charge, which includes the DAW software MPC Beats (click here for info), the AIR Music Tech virtual instruments Hybrid 3 (perfect for EDM, Trap, House, Techno and electronic genres in general), the Mini Grand piano, the Velvet electric piano, and various MPC Expansion packs, as well as the three instruments included in the MPC Beats software: Bassline, Tubesynth, Electric. To get the software, you need to create an account on the AKAIPRO.COM website (click here), then register the product by entering the serial number of the instrument indicated under the barcode (click here), then scroll down the page to the "Software Downloads" section where you will find the download link.

THE MPC BEATS DAW SOFTWARE
A complete working environment, with projects that can host 2 stereo audio tracks and 8 MIDI/instrument tracks, a 2GB sound collection, 3 virtual instrument plugins, and a substantial library of 80 effect plugins for mixing and mastering developed by Air Music Technology and AKAI Pro. In addition, MPC Beats supports third-party virtual instruments and effect plugins in AU and VST formats, to integrate instruments or processors that you simply can't do without into its working environment. MPC BEATS includes a collection of extracts (one-shot samples, loops, and sounds) from the most popular MPC Expansion Packs, programmed by renowned sound designers from the international scene: from Araab Muzik & Motif Alumni to MSX Audio, F9 Instruments, and others. Drum kits containing powerful kicks, aggressive claps and snares, melodic loops, basslines, and much more to provide you with all the sounds you need to compose your beats right from your controller. MPC BEATS works both stand-alone and as a plugin within DAWs compatible with VST and AU formats. For more information on MPC Beats: click here.

Technical Specifications AKAI Professional MPK mini Black

• Mini USB MIDI Master Keyboard


• "All black" color scheme


• New generation keybed for optimized response


• 25 velocity-sensitive keys


• Total coverage of 10 octaves: octave up/down buttons


• Integrated and programmable MIDI arpeggiator


• OLED display for immediate parameter feedback


• 8 pressure- and velocity-sensitive backlit pads


• 16 virtual pads: 2 banks of 8 assignable pads


• Note Repeat and Full Level functions on the pads


• 3 pad modes: Note, Control Change, and Program Change


• 8 assignable 360° potentiometers


• 4-way joystick for pitch bending and modulation


• ¼” TS jack input for sustain pedal


• Software Editor for customizing MIDI messages


• 8 control presets savable in the instrument


• USB Class-Compliant peripheral (no drivers needed)


• Power supply: via USB


• Dimensions and weight: 31.8x18.1x 4.4cm; 0.75kg


• 6 virtual instruments included: Bassline, Tubesynth, Electric, Hybrid 3, Mini Grand and Velvet


• 2GB of samples, more than 1500 sounds

IMPORTANT:
AKAI Professional MPKmini is a MIDI controller that generates and sends MIDI messages useful for controlling software, applications, or musical hardware compatible with the universal MIDI standard. It does not have internal sounds and works exclusively by sending control messages that will be translated by your music software into sound, which will then output from your audio interface. The keyboard therefore does not have an audio output.

The software included and/or available for download is provided free of charge and does not include technical or commercial support. AKAI Professional and the Italian distributor Algam EKO are responsible solely for the hardware instrument (keyboard) they produce and distribute and cannot provide assistance for the software.

NB: The use of authorization codes, i.e., the download and activation of the software provided free of charge, voids the right of withdrawal.

Specifications

Mini USB MIDI Master Keyboard

"All black" color scheme

New generation keybed for optimized response

25 velocity-sensitive keys

Total coverage of 10 octaves: octave up/down buttons

Integrated and programmable MIDI arpeggiator

OLED display for immediate parameter feedback

8 pressure- and velocity-sensitive backlit pads

16 virtual pads: 2 banks of 8 assignable pads

Note Repeat and Full Level functions on the pads

3 pad modes: Note, Control Change, and Program Change

8 assignable 360° potentiometers

4-way joystick for pitch bending and modulation

¼” TS jack input for sustain pedal

Software Editor for customizing MIDI messages

8 control presets savable in the instrument

USB Class-Compliant peripheral (no drivers needed)

Power supply: via USB

Dimensions and weight: 31.8x18.1x 4.4cm; 0.75kg

6 virtual instruments included: Bassline, Tubesynth, Electric, Hybrid 3, Mini Grand and Velvet

2GB of samples, more than 1500 sounds