Akai MPK Mini Plus: More than meets the eye in this MIDI keyboard // Full review & tutorial

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Gear in this video:
► East Beast by Cre8audio
► Ghost by Endorphin.es and Andrew Huang
► LED Meter module by Happy Nerding
► Cute small case by Uncertain Proportions (uncprop.com)
► A comparison to KeyStep 37:
Pros for KS37:
- The keys are wider and deeper (see the comparison in the video) - obviously this is subjective
- Aftertouch
- Strum mode
- Custom chords and scales
- LEDs on above the keys make editing the sequence easier than the small screen on MPK Mini Plus
- You can transition between the stored sequences seamlessly as part of a performance - they stay in time whereas on the MPK they do not
- Live recording into the sequence saves ties (as opposed to not recording them on the MPK)
- USB power and regular power (as opposed to just USB on MPK)
- Metal base may make it sturdier but it's heavier too.
- Can send MIDI out the MIDI port when plugged into a computer (as I mention in the video, MPK Mini Plus disconnects the keyboard from the ports for some reason, and you have to route MIDI through your computer back to the ports to send MIDI out)
- Knobs can be configured to go to different MIDI channels (pads and knobs can only go to one channel each on the MPK)
Pros for MPK Mini Plus:
- It can control 3 instruments at once - sequence 2 tracks + arp or playing the keyboard. KS37 is only either/or on the arpeggiator/sequencer
- 8 Pads, joystick, physical mod/strip controls transport for DAW control (KS37's transport is just for the internal arp/sequencer
- Screen allows for easier customization and operation
- DAW integration
- 8 physical encoders as opposed to 4 knobs (though there are 4 banks on KS37 for a total of 16 parameters)
- Note Repeat mode for the pads
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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:35 This setup
4:00 The hardware
4:45 Pads
6:00 Encoders
6:25 Keybed
7:00 Connectivity
7:50 Arpeggiator
10:05 Sequencing
11:40 Step seq
12:30 TR-style seq
13:55 Live rec
15:00 Ties
15:45 Transpose
16:15 Scales, chords
17:30 Note repeat
17:50 Configurability
18:50 Programs
19:35 Editor
20:20 MPC Beats
21:20 Ableton Live
22:00 Pros & cons
24:15 Outro jam
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@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
Hey! For those of you asking for a more in-depth comparison to the KeyStep 37 - please see the description!
@FernandoDCDuarte
@FernandoDCDuarte Жыл бұрын
I'm happy I found this video as well as very grateful for the comparison with the KS37 as described in the description, as I was just now looking for this type of controller and your arguments will help me a bit to make my decision. I dont comment much on your videos but I do enjoy the indepth thoughrough deep dive into new gear! I believe no one does it like you! So, keep up the awesome work!
@LongEarthTradingCompany
@LongEarthTradingCompany Жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Does it send arpeggios and note repeats as individual notes? I’m thinking about putting it before my Digitakt, recording the midi in the DT before sending it on to my synths.
@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
@@LongEarthTradingCompany yes it only sends midi out including arp and repeats
@LongEarthTradingCompany
@LongEarthTradingCompany Жыл бұрын
@@loopop Thanks, now I'm sure I'm going to get it. It replaces both my currents midi keyboards (Launchkey 49 mk3 and Komplete Kontrol m32) as both of them have individual shortcomings that I really struggle to get along with. The Launchkey has a pretty decent keybed and midi out, but it's a bit big for my desk. The Komplete Kontrol has a great little keybed for the price, and work wonderfully together with Logic, but no midi out means I still need to have another keyboard for the hardware stuff. So this Akai keyboard could very well be a great replacement for both.
@prod_by_slvg
@prod_by_slvg Жыл бұрын
i read the description, but what kind of keys does the akai have??? semi weighted. weighted, etc.
@ktvbeatz5560
@ktvbeatz5560 Жыл бұрын
Akai is sooo sneaky for this haha I THOUGHT I wanted the new Arturia Minilab 3 yesterday lol
@MS7.7
@MS7.7 Жыл бұрын
Lmao 🤣 my thoughts. Did my eyes deceive me or this is a new mpk! Dropped right after Minlab
@musicdefinesgravity
@musicdefinesgravity Жыл бұрын
I just wish their products weren't so ugly... I know most people don't care but still... That black and red is yucky and outdated
@river718
@river718 Жыл бұрын
@@musicdefinesgravity They match my Air Jordan’s so they’re cool with me…
@MS7.7
@MS7.7 Жыл бұрын
@@musicdefinesgravity usually they offer other colors but this the classic theme. Look at MPK MINI MK3 colors (classic, full black, grey, white, and red/black) so you can get an idea how this would look when its launched. I have black on black and its fire 😈 *some colors are limited edition.
@musicdefinesgravity
@musicdefinesgravity Жыл бұрын
@@river718 to each their own I respect that
@daveyleeriot
@daveyleeriot Жыл бұрын
First channel I've ever seen hold the time stamps conveniently to side of our screen instead of making us scroll down to the description or comment box. More content creators needa pick up on this foreal. Salute brother
@RunarStokkeMusic
@RunarStokkeMusic Жыл бұрын
All of the last three you’ve shown have me really excited I’m glad to see new versions of these finally. Especially the minifreak.
@scouthanamura2380
@scouthanamura2380 Жыл бұрын
I just love the mpc mini workflow it's a pleasure to work with
@johnwright5126
@johnwright5126 Жыл бұрын
Amazingly thorough review. Thank you!
@autonomic_pilot
@autonomic_pilot Жыл бұрын
I always appreciate this about your gear videos: you aren't just here to shill for anyone. This certainly isn't a unique quality on yt but it's not as common as it should be either. Of all the videos I watched on this controller, yours is the only one that didn't sound like boot-licking fawning. Thanks for keeping it genuine.
@TeleporterM11
@TeleporterM11 Жыл бұрын
I am buying this baby, I love progressive new features like the included scales and chords features on this keyboard.
@tragicwill
@tragicwill Жыл бұрын
They really are running with these new midi controllers. Great video.
@TheLexikitty
@TheLexikitty Жыл бұрын
Love your reviews, definitely see way more use for the MPK line with Dawless now even alongside a Keystep 37. Sweetwater link doesn't seem to show it yet, excited to see when it comes out!
@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and for checking the links! Stores take a while to get the products listed on launch day - Sweetwater and Thomann are live now
@AleXianFPV
@AleXianFPV 8 ай бұрын
this combined with the built-in sounds of the Mini Play would be so nice for beginners.
@ptechlead
@ptechlead Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for arguably the best MPK mini plus demo online ! On top of that, you sound a whole lot like Carl Sagan which is very convincing to me.
@jesusrocks7500
@jesusrocks7500 Жыл бұрын
Wow! That's a heap of "bang for the buck"! Definitely on my imminent purchase list. Good vid as always. (Every time I watch your videos, it costs me money! Lol)
@TBD3.0
@TBD3.0 Жыл бұрын
Great outstanding review super helpful and simple to follow along. Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.
@dariuseviltwin
@dariuseviltwin Жыл бұрын
Nice! I've been waiting for a decent 37 key controller. It's the the sweet spot for me regarding octaves and the small desk space I have. Currently using a Microkorg as a midi controller but think I'll retire it for this.
@santiospina
@santiospina Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this awesome and super pro video. I just bought this thing!!!
@JohnTrasher
@JohnTrasher Жыл бұрын
I initially had the impression that this is sort of a beatstep/keystep in 1? Also the cv outs seem to make it a must have for me, perfect combo for the deluge
@billysmith6702
@billysmith6702 Жыл бұрын
Great video. answered all my questions.. getting one
@geoffjoyner2617
@geoffjoyner2617 Жыл бұрын
man oh man as soon as i saw this thing i had the exact same impression: "what other ultra portable keyboard at this price does more than this?". i just got mine today as an early christmas gift and i am overjoyed. the joystick gets a lot of flack, but i plan on using it for vector synthesis. just gonna set the volume of 4 different synths all tied to the keys to the x+ x- Y+ y- and roll that sucker around when i put on some chords. your imagination truly is the limit with the joystick, and i welcome weird peripherals on my midi keyboards. im also using sunvox and i can confirm that this midi keyboard works nicely with it. cant wait to go indepth with the knobs and the FMX module.
@TeleporterM11
@TeleporterM11 Жыл бұрын
Nice job Akai. Keep including scales and chords features to your products and I’ll keep recommending and buying them.
@pierrefitch
@pierrefitch Жыл бұрын
Yes scales and chords so important
@Mysticalman68
@Mysticalman68 10 ай бұрын
@@pierrefitch and more important is to learn how about scales and chords, and not depending on some gadget.
@devids51
@devids51 Жыл бұрын
Who wants to bet Mr loopop has his hands on a Octatrack mk3 like device for a while now waiting for the embargo to end
@PeterRoos
@PeterRoos Жыл бұрын
Very nice review, thanks.
@MarsinMaafi
@MarsinMaafi 5 ай бұрын
Akai did it again! Wow! 🎉
@andesneko
@andesneko Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the alternate color versions
@ZEALE
@ZEALE Жыл бұрын
Love your reviews man, the best! I also do small tutorials on the SPMK2 and I love the graphics you've been applying to your videos. How are you generating these? Thank you!
@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's an overlay using video editing software, of a screen capture of synthesia
@Jonathan.M007
@Jonathan.M007 11 ай бұрын
Very impressed by this video.... thanks!
@silversurfer4690
@silversurfer4690 Жыл бұрын
You can edit the keys velocity curve in the editor software by changing the values in the 4 time parts. Then the curve will change. To get full level I set all 4 values on highest possible. But you can also create a curve with the time values. A bit complicated, maybe fixed with an update, to change the velocity directly and maybe direct on the keyboard then, like a generation before. There you had to press the full level button for 5 seconds, to change the velocity. In the editor today it would be easier to grab and change the 4 velocity time positions with mouse, instead of changing values by "hand". Maybe they can fix that. By the way, to get (download) the Editor, you have to open the mini plus software manager. Up on the left click the preferences button and set a mark on "Show advances software". Then the Editor appears in the software manager for download.
@sunjamrblues
@sunjamrblues Жыл бұрын
Even worse, I finally downloaded the Program Editor, but it won't run on any version of MacOs earlier than 10.15, and mine is 10.14.7. That is total crap.
@DavePoo2
@DavePoo2 11 ай бұрын
I got one of these because it has old skool MIDI ports on the back (not just USB), which means I can connect it to retro hardware. Plus it was pretty small (but not too small), and I don't have a huge amount of space free.
@TheCheesebomber
@TheCheesebomber Жыл бұрын
I would love to see a review of the East Beast and West Pest!
@aseomg
@aseomg Жыл бұрын
2 mini midi keyboards releases in one week? Christmas must be right around the corner.
@mkkrt
@mkkrt Жыл бұрын
Techtober
@donit.
@donit. Жыл бұрын
big brain time
@emix7409
@emix7409 Жыл бұрын
Great video ! Thank for all the explications !
@syrupcore
@syrupcore Жыл бұрын
Fantastic overview, as ever. Thank you! Joystick indeed feels like a bit of waste as I'm sure wasn't cheap to make/integrate. It could be a fun/musical way to set auto-repeat values while playing live (left to halve, right to double, up for triplets...). Or a quick way to set "accent" (up) or "ghost" (down) notes while sequencing regardless of played velocity.
@prod_by_slvg
@prod_by_slvg Жыл бұрын
hey loopop! i love watching your videos, and i love your music too. I had a question, do you do livestreams? if you did, you could make whole concerts with all your stuff! never stop being the g.o.a.t!!!
@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! No livestreams for now but maybe live concerts ;)
@jorcis67
@jorcis67 Жыл бұрын
I'd love to hear your thoughts about Ableton's Note app. As always, thanks for sharing your great reviews! You rock!
@tylergates4075
@tylergates4075 Жыл бұрын
Akai finally swapped the rows for the q link knobs.. One day after an update I noticed they were no longer upside down. But they still need to implement a 2nd bank.
@mpmi7588
@mpmi7588 Жыл бұрын
I would really HOPE that everything done on this little keyboard could be done with that mpc key 61
@JohnTrasher
@JohnTrasher Жыл бұрын
So many keyboard reviews in this short time! 👍
@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
yes pretty crazy - but that's it, after this I promise at least a few weeks with no new keyboards...
@va941
@va941 Жыл бұрын
@@loopop whattaya trying to say here...😉
@tonylancer7367
@tonylancer7367 Жыл бұрын
@@loopop Yamaha? Did they send you anything? 😲
@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
@@tonylancer7367 even if they did, I couldn’t say
@grproteus
@grproteus Жыл бұрын
@@tonylancer7367 who cares, really. After the modx+, I've lost faith :(
@foodstampz
@foodstampz Жыл бұрын
Needed a new Mini nice
@Nomo_Popo
@Nomo_Popo Жыл бұрын
Very impressive. Cheaper than I thought it would be too.
@SonicVibe
@SonicVibe Жыл бұрын
Two tracks sequencer dope, but the lack of aftertouch, and I still like to sequencer options better on the keystep
@succubus909
@succubus909 Жыл бұрын
Nice review, just ordered one. Hope I made the right choice picking this over the Launchkey 37 MK3 or Keystep 37.
@Turtles8179
@Turtles8179 Жыл бұрын
What’s it like 7 months on?
@Jason75913
@Jason75913 Жыл бұрын
looks like win all around with that feature set and at that price
@beatz04
@beatz04 Жыл бұрын
Any chance of a tutorial on how to control NI's Komplete Kontrol software with this ? I'd actually prefer this over the M32 for the pads, 37 keys and physical wheels.
@afxtwinreverb
@afxtwinreverb Жыл бұрын
Ive been waiting yeaaaaars for a 37 mpk mini
@philippebackprotips
@philippebackprotips 7 ай бұрын
With a MIDI routing box, this keyboard is really cool w a Volca Sample and a Volca Bass.
@lookingforplaces
@lookingforplaces Жыл бұрын
very interesting video! Greetings from Italy
@TrinityCodex
@TrinityCodex Жыл бұрын
this is like the keystep pro but a bit less. perfect!
@Ferna471
@Ferna471 Жыл бұрын
I have a question, if i were to choose for example an extended chord like idk minor 9 chord and select a scale is the chord transposed to the scale or would it play just a minor 9 on all degrees?
@Skijumptoes
@Skijumptoes Жыл бұрын
Any idea if you can send colours TO the pads from a DAW? I.e. if you wanted to use them as mute/solo controls.
@edmzonemusic
@edmzonemusic 6 ай бұрын
Nice video.. thanks sir
@WillTocaJr
@WillTocaJr Жыл бұрын
Can you please do a comparison video of the Mpk mini vs the M-audio Oxygen Pro Mini connected to the Akai Force pros and cons and ease of integration workflo. Thanks. Looking for a portable backpack set up.
@soanis6362
@soanis6362 Жыл бұрын
Hi. This or the mpk225 is better value ? Have you reviewed that one? I’d like to get one of the two and eventually hookup to mother-32 etc
@pitchgoesplaces
@pitchgoesplaces 4 ай бұрын
thanks for the tutorial! could you suggest how to adjust the keys sensitivity/velocity on the mini plus? it seems the FULL LEVEL + turning knobs trick that worked on the akai mpk mini doesn't seem to work on this model :(
@driesdeblander4530
@driesdeblander4530 6 ай бұрын
nice video! But how did you change the color of the drum pads?
@Ciopekwah
@Ciopekwah Жыл бұрын
is it possible to use pressure pads just to control afertouch without generating any note data? (i mean: playing melody on keys while holding finger on a single pad just to control the expression)
@prawnstar9213
@prawnstar9213 Жыл бұрын
I’m a big east beast fan!
@dbjungle
@dbjungle Жыл бұрын
I wish this was out 4 months ago when I bought my Komplete Kontrol M32. I like the M32, but I'd prefer seamless integration with the MPC Software / MPC One.
@1314Ruben
@1314Ruben Жыл бұрын
Is It possible to set start and end points when chopping Up samples in MPC Beats by just using the hardware knobs?
@jamesfindice2871
@jamesfindice2871 Жыл бұрын
Great video as always! I don’t know if i missed it in the video, but can i use this standalone dawless? Arp, sequencer?
@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
Thanks and yes you can use this to sequence/arp MIDI capable gear
@gsmith11172
@gsmith11172 Жыл бұрын
As a MPC studio user this makes sense for me The chords and scales mode should be great in MPC 2.11 software
@drk_fi
@drk_fi Жыл бұрын
Absolutely perfect companion for it. I'm sold!!
@ruffiankickloops
@ruffiankickloops Жыл бұрын
I was wondering the same cause Im an MPC Studio User too lmao.
@philippebackprotips
@philippebackprotips 7 ай бұрын
And there is a mapping for it, mapping 8 qlinks, pads, and transport controls.
@lacikollar64
@lacikollar64 3 ай бұрын
I think he is the King you can correct me if i am wrong, there is everything you need i feel little bit overwhelmed with those features after watching this video but i can learn. I don't need so much but it is there if i need. I ordered today so we will see.
@hummingrhizomes
@hummingrhizomes Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this excellent overview! Are the onboard sequences stored on the unit after it is switched off? This would be crucial for playing live.
@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
My pleasure and yes they are stored
@hummingrhizomes
@hummingrhizomes Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your prompt reply Loopop! Much appreciated. BTW the Ghost & East Beast combination is a real winner! Love the musical examples.
@djdissolve
@djdissolve Жыл бұрын
Hi Loopop, huge fan of your work, you've made music so much more accessible to me! I'm reaching out to see if you had any information on when the MPK Mini Plus will officially be added to the "control surfaces" menu if Abelton. With the current version, the transport controls and encoder knobs require manual mapping and unfortunately don't automap to tracks as showcased in your review. Is the beta Abelton live version you described available to be accessed by the general public or if not, do you have any information on when it may be distributed more widely? Also, I've checked the Akai website for editor software and that doesn't seem to have been released either! Any guidance or direction you can offer is greatly appreciated! Many thanks!
@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for the kind words and for letting me know, I've seen other comments about the script as well and it's a bummer they're not delivering on this. I've reached out to them - no word yet - and will do so again now, and I'll update you if I hear anything. If you haven't please reach out to their tech support too so they get it from all angles.
@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
Hey - I heard back from Akai - the script should be included in the next ableton update and meanwhile you can email/call akai support and they'll send you the script
@djdissolve
@djdissolve Жыл бұрын
@@loopop Thank you so much for taking the time to help with this. I’ll get on that now! Sending you all the best and looking forward to your next video, as always! Peace!
@dash9r
@dash9r Жыл бұрын
@@loopop thanks!
@boriscat1999
@boriscat1999 Жыл бұрын
does a lot for the price. I'm seriously considering it for dawless.
@dumdidumdumdum6485
@dumdidumdumdum6485 Жыл бұрын
Is the arp the same like on the Mini (play) or does it have more arp pattern?
@mauadachi
@mauadachi Жыл бұрын
Hi @loopop! Superb review as usual. Is there a way to hold/latch keys without the arpeggiator? I can't find this option on mine and it seems you do hold some chords. Or are you using the sequencer?
@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I am traveling right now, so I don’t have it in front of me, but for sure latch is possible for the arp
@mauadachi
@mauadachi Жыл бұрын
@@loopop No worries! Yes, latch is available for the arp but I wonder if it's also available without the arp. I've been reading the manual but couldn't find anything.
@aurorainthelandoffairytale3323
@aurorainthelandoffairytale3323 Жыл бұрын
I connected it to my Ableton but it is not mapping anything automatic :( can't find it in the list of controllers in midi section... I have Ableton 11
@xorshidjomjomeh80
@xorshidjomjomeh80 Жыл бұрын
Hi loopop, hope you're doing well man, great video, as usual, I have one question, how good is it for controlling something such as OP-Z? I hope you see this comment, I really need to find a good MIDI controller for the OP-Z Thank you for all your great reviews/tutorials 😊✌
@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I've never used an OP-Z but if it accepts MIDI and CCs which I assume it does, you can control it with this like any other controller
@xorshidjomjomeh80
@xorshidjomjomeh80 Жыл бұрын
@@loopop thank you for replying so fast man if this thing had faders instead of encoders it would have been Ideal for the op-z workflow especially because it has USB C, but it has so much good stuff going on, I think I'm going to get it ... 😊✌
@basedecho2731
@basedecho2731 Жыл бұрын
How do I download the program editor and do the transport controls work in logic pro?
@PrivatMann
@PrivatMann Жыл бұрын
The most interesting question is how to load the sounds, kicks whatever to pads. I got mpc beats,but how can me help?
@jjdubs13
@jjdubs13 4 ай бұрын
Just got this yesterday. How did you map the mod wheel to the filter cutoff? Been trying to figure this out.
@DavidFDot
@DavidFDot Жыл бұрын
I can't decide between this and the M Audio oxygen pro mini. I can't go and try it anywhere, which pads and keys are better?
@redlobsta1
@redlobsta1 6 ай бұрын
Just making sure but the MPK Mini Plus sends midi notes from the arpeggiator from the MIDI out 5 pin port if its just powered on and not connected to Ableton/daw correct? Let's say you just have it powered on via USB
@MoreanMan
@MoreanMan Жыл бұрын
I can't find the program editor software anywhere, any insight on what's going on here? Does it really exist?
@work4synths
@work4synths Жыл бұрын
Hello! I would like to know if it has a proper MIDI thru capability. Can it pass MIDI data with ext. clock incoming on it’s input and route that to it’s output? Thanks!
@futurememories1660
@futurememories1660 4 ай бұрын
Did you ever find this out? I’m looking for the same answer.
@agustinbernal2760
@agustinbernal2760 Жыл бұрын
Hi, can you use both midi 5 pin and USB at the same time using an ipad and external hardware? Thanks!
@TheMachinesWon
@TheMachinesWon Жыл бұрын
Since the mpk can only do one midi channel for the pads and not assign individually is there a way to use this with the hermod? Maybe using the additional voices feature? Trying to see if there’s a work around to utilize for beat repeat
@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
Not that I know
@TheMachinesWon
@TheMachinesWon Жыл бұрын
@@loopop ok thanks for the reply 😣
@foggyfields9378
@foggyfields9378 Жыл бұрын
Just got this controller today. I use Pro tools and I got it playing the virtual instruments in the Daw but I can't seem to get the transport controls working the Play and Record and such in Pro tools. Any help is greatly appreciated.
@bloodcell6282
@bloodcell6282 Жыл бұрын
I like the concept and it looks nice but for ableton and logic I will be sticking with novation launchkey 37 and launchkey mini. This does look nice but I wasn't a fan of the mk2 or mk3 mini
@ericeiss7194
@ericeiss7194 Жыл бұрын
Is there a software you feels pairs up most intuitively with the MPK mini? I want to move away from web based platforms and into the next level of production.
@memoryvice398
@memoryvice398 Жыл бұрын
Is the velocity response of the keyboard really/actually good? I tried the previous model and had to return it because the velocity response was _terrible_. The curves and threshold were all messed up, and no amount of tweaking the settings could fix it. If they got it right this time, I might be interested.
@micindir4213
@micindir4213 Жыл бұрын
I’d say mpk mini mk 3 velocity sensor is very good. Works from tinyest touch to heavy hammering. It has most complex velocity settings ever apart from AkAIs mx 1000 which was absolutely untouchable as far as it’s touch go.
@NicleT
@NicleT 5 ай бұрын
Ah! I got my answer right at the end: no automation for midi CC knobs. Telle me if I understand this correctly, if I record some keys and play with the knobs to modulate sound, only the keys will be recorded? Is that true also with the pitch / mod wheels and sustain / mod pedal?
@fawa.z
@fawa.z Жыл бұрын
Lovely
@magnuseriksson8081
@magnuseriksson8081 Жыл бұрын
What is much better at the same and higher price?
@renmad0078
@renmad0078 Жыл бұрын
Excellent review, i'm really impressed about all the possibilities it offers. You ask us to tell you if another mini keyboard can challenge this Akai. Well i don't know because i have tested but what do you think about the M-Audio oxygene pro mini? It have less connectivity but the specs are interesting. It could be nice to make a comparison between this 2. Thanks a lot very good and very interesting video. Good job😉👍
@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I've not tried that one but I think it doesn't have a sequencer?
@renmad0078
@renmad0078 Жыл бұрын
Arf yes you are right, well so not this one for me too... Not easy to find something for me as beginner i have max 300€ i'm not limited in place i can go until 49 key. But i would like a keyboard with max connectivity to keep it a long time and to learn easely. An idea perhaps?
@runristenn3214
@runristenn3214 Жыл бұрын
Wharcables are included with the Akai MPK Mini and Mini Plu?
@gianlucagiardini
@gianlucagiardini 10 ай бұрын
salve io ho un grosso problema, credo d aver impostato tutto bene ma i tasti della mini plus non mi trasmettono il suono, non mi suonano, anche se il segnale in MPC Beats quindi "in" entra. come posso fare?
@sugarhigh4242
@sugarhigh4242 5 ай бұрын
I bought one of these to use with my standalone MPC Live, and was disappointed that it doesn't map equivalent to the Beats software. It's like a generic midi controller, and MPC doesn't let you map the Q-Links. So if you thought you could use one of these for more tactile sound design with MPC's plugins, you can't. I'd love to see a firmware update on either device that would make this work.
@markkilley2683
@markkilley2683 Жыл бұрын
Great keyboard at a good price.
@rupambaruahmusic
@rupambaruahmusic 8 ай бұрын
Hi! Does it fully integrate into Cubase? Will I be able to use the knobs?
@LondraCalibro9
@LondraCalibro9 Жыл бұрын
loopop the king👑
@work4synths
@work4synths Жыл бұрын
I didn’t understand, does it let’s you save the sequences? If yes, how many?
@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
Yes, 8
@gobowwoewow3752
@gobowwoewow3752 Жыл бұрын
Can you scroll through different pages of banks of parameters in Ableton or just control 8?
@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
just the first 8 (by the way I understand from viewers that the script isn't out yet, hopefully soon)
@brandynrule
@brandynrule Жыл бұрын
Hey man, any idea how to change the sensitivity of the pads? I have to hit them pretty hard to get a decent response.
@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
If I remember correctly you can using the software
@javest
@javest 6 ай бұрын
Do the live rec sequencer records pitchbend values?
@Turtles8179
@Turtles8179 Жыл бұрын
What’s the integration like for FL Studio?
@TheNAPSince2005
@TheNAPSince2005 Жыл бұрын
I have been looking for a replacement for my KORG microKONTROL, and I think I have found the perfect new product.
@tomstewart995
@tomstewart995 Жыл бұрын
Just got mine and I am really liking it so far but I can't get the Ableton program to work right, nothing is mapped automatically. You said you were using a beta program? Is there a remote script I need to download? Anyone know how I set this up? thanks
@misterjeffer
@misterjeffer Жыл бұрын
Same issue here. You got any updates?
@roadchanger
@roadchanger 11 ай бұрын
Hey guys. Can you help me to understand how to get into cc mode, where pad changes to Midi cc messages instead of midi notes. I need that for the live performances where I can do it really fast. I have previous version where there is button “CC” for that, but on mini plus i dont see it. Do i need to hold shift?????😢
@raffitchakmakjian
@raffitchakmakjian Жыл бұрын
So can you sequence CC's or knob changes? I like the animation in this vid :D
@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
Thanks and no knob/cc sequencing
@raffitchakmakjian
@raffitchakmakjian Жыл бұрын
@@loopop sorry to harp on this, wondering what happens if you assign a CC to a pad and sequence the on/off of that pad? Meeblip Anode glide responds to CC55, that's why I ask. Thanks for the response!
@loopop
@loopop Жыл бұрын
Interesting idea! I haven’t tried it
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