Watch the campaign video I shot with AKAI! kzread.info/dash/bejne/mImOsJekY7Gbfrg.html

@ameliasaikai

2 жыл бұрын

@actualkevin

2 жыл бұрын

Great personal first look Taetro thanks. It’s maybe worth noting that AKAI Professional is not a company but a brand that AKAI Electronics sold to InMusicBrands, Inc. of Cumberland, RI in 2005. InMusicBrands owns 20 brands including ones that would appear to be MIDI controller manufacturers competing with AKAI like M-Audio and Alesis. Those 20 brands are all owned by the same privately held company, InMusicBrands, Inc.

@hasanbaaqeil42

Жыл бұрын

thanks i was going to ask for it..

It is so good to see you getting the recognition you deserve from the industry and that you are doing it with integrity and hard work. I hope your career is long an prosperous.

@Taetro

2 жыл бұрын

thank you Bryant!!

This review was amazing! I got my MPK mini play in May, and it’s been great for recording 13 songs so far!

This video really helped me decide whether to get this for my friend for finishing his grad program. I was trying to get him something versatile and that can be used as both a controller and standalone instrument, as he is someone who's main instrument is guitar but is now getting into music production. This seems perfect for it. Thanks so much!

I love how you moved your hand as if you were doing the vibrato on an actual Cello. Fantastic! I'll sub.

Thank you very much for your review, helped me a lot to get to know about the mpk mini play.

congrats on the videofeature! Well deserved :)

Thank you. Your video was informative and answered all my questions. Appreciate you and subbed.

so happy for you!!

Good review for a non-keyboard player like me. I've wanted a standalone mini keyboard, I once had (showing my age here) the Casio VL-tone and I loved it - even though it was monophonic, I loved the simplicity of it - I could play around with it anywhere, no external hardware (or computer, but this did predate the launch of the PC!) required. There has been some confusion on the Mini play, some sites indicate you can't play it without it being attached to a computer.

Love your videos! It fair to say mini usb keyboards align with vendor’s DAW. For MPC Beats, Akai is great. For Ableton or Logic, you can’t top the out-of-box integration of the Novation LaunchKey MK3. If you’re bought into the Arturia Analog Lab or V Collection, Arturia controllers are great and M-Audio is trying to do everything but has some strength with Logic. Beginners should consider which vendor is going to provide support them with bundled software, training and tech support when they need help 😎

Excellent commentary and demo! Thank you!

One of the first few to see this!!! 💪🏾

Thanks for the very informative and helpful video. I'm going to buy one!

@seancambern1235

Жыл бұрын

I made sure to use your link. Thanks, again.

Hey taetro, I really love your videos by the way. Just wanted to take this time to ask you if you would be continuing the music theory videos

@Taetro

2 жыл бұрын

soon!

Excellent performance. You are quite into this, - meaning you know the piano very well...Honestly you are mentioning the pros and cons. Thanks a lot for making it easy to understand . Kind regards Chris

@Taetro

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

seeing this with the sp404 would be interesting. the collab i didn't know i needed this is probably the ideal keyboard for someone who doesn't always have access to a daw to put their ideas down, or just wants to practice some keys. i think the mpk mini play should be a bigger keyboard to better compliment having it's own sound bank. having a 49 key option to practice chords on these sounds would benefit akai imo

@Taetro

2 жыл бұрын

I'll probably demo the setup on stream this week!

@nyjahbeats

2 жыл бұрын

thatd be amazing, cant wait to check that out 🔥

@sammylee90

2 жыл бұрын

@@DJIInLondon did you find out

Glad I found your video, thanks. Does the headphone output have any sound issues when run through an amplifier (like the PSS A50)?

I prefer the original MPK Mini Play form factor. All flat surface makes it more compact to carry around. The only let down for me for both the original and the new model is the lack of Transport control buttons.

TAETRO - Great video and very informative. Just discovered your channel about a week ago after starting researching the Akai MPK mini mk3.. Was just down in the Keys and watched a guitarist who incorporated an Akai Mini (not sure which model) into his live performance (Shout out to Rob Benton!!! Awesome performance). This leads me to a question - Which model is best suited to be integrated into a live performance? The Mini Play MK3 or the Mini MK3? Looking at the specs of the Mini MK3, it does not look like it has a headphone jack to allow it to be connected to a PA/Amp... Am I right or wrong? Any thoughts or input would be appreciated..

I purchased it today after watching your video. I love it, and its amazing for an on the go piece but... without that record feature sometimes you lose that spontaneous idea. SO PLEASE AKAI ADD A RECORD FEATURE ON THE NEXT ONE...

@Sauerluki1

2 жыл бұрын

YES, A RECORD FEATURE _ PLEASE !!!!!! FORGET THE COMPUTER -

@grahamfarley1497

Жыл бұрын

So you cant Record using this ? thank god im not going to buy it then

@leo7325

Жыл бұрын

@@grahamfarley1497 can you record with regular mpk3?

@Havanacuba1985

Жыл бұрын

Everybody has a phone these days ,with a basic recording app you can use it to jot down your ideas ,then work on them later on. It’s a sketch pad that fits in your backpack

@Havanacuba1985

Жыл бұрын

@@leo7325no it’s a midi controller that plugs in your computer or iPad not a workstation , it seems amazing for the price with its features

It was worth spending the money, so that I search your review and then watch your music theory series. Instant subscriber ɾ̤

@taetro - have you noticed that you have to take the four knobs down to minimum before they pick up the values? Other issues included losing any changes you make eg slow Attack when you press the Drums button and then the Keys button. I reported these and a few other odd things to AKAI support. They tried them on their test model and said they were normal, but would add them to suggestions for new features.....

Great Video! I'm a live looper looking for a mini keyboard. When you save your favorites, does it save with the adjustments you've made to the sounds? Quick sound selection is imperative. thanks!

Teatro thanks for all your Videos,can you please do a special on using the mpk mini 3 with MPC beats, for beginners I'm waiting.

hum.. I think there are more differences, I researched it a few weeks back (this keyboard has been out for a few months in Japan) and I think the pads in the mpk mini play don’t send CC messages, when the standard model does, and I remember there is at least one thing more with the function buttons. I ended up getting the standard controller, which comes with very rough settings for the pad sensitivity (almost unusable for me) you can change the settings but there is no easy and clear instructions on how to do it or recommended alternative settings you could refer to, so unless you know what you’re doing you’ll be in the hands of a very few unknown youtubers who have approached the subject so far.

Very nice . I have the old mpk mini play.What are the differences between them?should I stay with the old one or should I purchase the new version?

Thanks for the video. This could be super useful in my live looping rig. Does anyone know if you can reassign the drum samples to whichever pad you want? The default layout is not ideal for the way I finger drum

I use mine for basic Demos. Im not the keyboard player. Perfect for writing keyboard lines on my hard drive digital recorder. Wonderful for my mini studio.

Hi, you’re the best!!!! I think about play Keyboard touch response is very direct than mk3 Normal. Is right??

I've already mentioned this on the campaign video, but I feel like if this was meant to be the budget bridge to MPC One/Live - Akai should have started by subtracting features from those devices to reduce the price, instead of adding features onto a 2 octave controller and ending up with what is really just a Casiotone with modern sounds and usb midi. Can't add sounds, can't record or sequence, can't connect through bluetooth - a device that's neither here nor there. All Akai had to do was take One and reduce the number of pads down to 9, decrease screen size, and lower the internal storage. Keep BT, SD slot, audio-in, and all the internal software.

@keithmurray9241

Жыл бұрын

Add a $50 MIFI dongle and you have what you're looking for. As for stripping features off the MPC One, ok then... where's the product for people looking for what that product does? NOTHING the MPC One does would be possible to run on 4 AA batteries btw.

Could you make a review on the new Nektar Impact LX mini vs the Akai Mpk mini? It would be really helpful, there's no much info out there. Have a nice day!!

Hey taetro where can i listen to the full version of the sound used in the outro part !?

Is there volume control of the audio out? I'm thinking to get one to connect to a UE boom for spontaneous jam sessions or road trips.

Yesterday i discovered your channel, and Now i've just got this mpk from the local music shop inspired by your genuinity and honest reviews! So many thanks! I'm new to this and starting my own Journey. Btw atm i don't have a computer, but only my android 10 and a good noise-cancelling Bose headphones. Id like to start with my phone, but I'm already experiencing bad latency and slow processing data. I've downloaded a bunch of free app. Can you advise me how to set up properly the android device and which app with a some decent vst is the best for the akai. Thank you Jen

@VAL3NTIN3

Жыл бұрын

What apps did you get after all. I think I'm going to purchase this one because i don't have a laptop/computer or even speakers to plug it to. Want a to go synth.

@jencastle9134

Жыл бұрын

@@VAL3NTIN3 i use ableton on laptop, i enjoed the mkii just a few weeks on free Android apps, but you get the best on a proper computer. I haven't used the mpk in a while actually, Thanks for remindme of it

@VAL3NTIN3

Жыл бұрын

@@jencastle9134 no, thank you for replying. Guess I have to spend some cash for a laptop. Why you stop using it.? You have other better ones?

@jencastle9134

Жыл бұрын

@@VAL3NTIN3 i don't have a better one, like a child i saw a new toy, i wanted it, i buy it, use a bit and then... Recently i've been playing acoustic guitar, coming up with some quality harmony and melody, i wish to have friends that can add quality and rythms through synth or others..IMO one should see in which aspect of the music is lacking, for example I'm bad with rithms and when i saw the mpk i was caught in this aspect, probably uncounsciously i associate the idea that buying one of these i would have magically improved my beat creativity, but that's not the case... At the end is about your personal journey in music.. Hope i helped. Ciao

I dont know anything about music production. I dont even know how to play a piano. Ive watch your music theory videos, and i want to practice. I think mini play will help me 🥰 thank u taetro🙏🙏🙏

@Taetro

2 жыл бұрын

yes!! you can do it!!

Hi! I think to purchase this keyboard this week for me and my son. Just 1 question, is it possible to import new instruments inside the keyboard or just possible with the computer MPC Beats or Ableton or both ? - Thanks

Love you so much i wish i learn to make music i learned a few thing from you but i still have that money to buy a midi keyboard i wish you make a hive away 😂❤❤love you taetro

Hm, I'm wondering how good is this one vs Launchkey Mini MK3 or Donner DMK 25 Pro(unfortunately, Donner isn't available in my country for now)? I've tried MPK Mini mk3, Arturia Minilab MK2 and Minilab 3. I've liked how Arturia keys are made and even pads(but a little bit less). Unfortunately, Arturia keys are bit too big for my small hands, so I'm still looking for good midi controller.

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

What would you recomend between minilab 3, launchkey mini mk3 or oxygen pro mini?

Do you think or know if this works with the rc-30 loop station. Im thinking about using it for live performances. So I would put my guitar on the L and the MPK on the R input. Any thougths? :)

I really just want a keyboard that I can mess around with and make beats when i'm bored (I have no intentions of making music or anything) would this be something that'd be good for that?

I TAETRO, in this mini Keyboard can I add sounds direct from Midi port (ex. DREAD BOX Nyx), withouth a Daw to have more sounds / samples? I don't use DAW, I mic my amp and record direcly, I search a keyboard to add layers to my bass and Ukulele play. Thank's

Do you think this will work well the iMPC Pro for iPhone

What is the white wire you have attached to the black head phone jack? I was trying to connect a kaossilator pro with a midi to USB thingy. But the kaossilator pro seems to ancient to work. So I think my only solution is headphone jack to something. Not sure though

What is the best software to use for mpk and macbook. I have mpc beats but i cant seem to get all my expansions on mpc beats and its really frustrating cause i want those sounds!!! Lol

Oh yay the update.

If this had an onboard sequencer I would buy it in a heartbeat.

@uberghost

Жыл бұрын

you can hook it up to an ipad though

How difficult would it be to add a sequencer and sampler? After Gen X, they settled for less.

How do you record the inbuilt sounds into ableton? Dose anyone know how????

So used to livestreams now, I directly go on to say hi, then I realize ah no this is a video 😂

@Taetro

2 жыл бұрын

haha it's like a live stream...but pre recorded...it's called a VIDEO XD

@Taetro Have you ever checked out the Yamaha Sonogenic Keytar? I think you might be surprised. Just a thought.

Control of those parameters are also part of the GM standard.

Is there something like the mpk3 mini play but with a built in sequencer on the market?

Are you able to use those built in drum sounds to play a beat and loop it, then play some built-in key sounds along with it to practice DAW-less?

@luboshbudkovsky1197

2 жыл бұрын

I had the previous MPK Play and you could change the keys to drum hits and set arpeggiator to latch mode to have a metronome to practice finger drumming on pads to, but I don't think the other way around is possible.

@Taetro

2 жыл бұрын

no on board looping standalone but of course you can loop with external gear or daw

Just bought one. Should we concerned with proposition 65?

Does usb mode work with a portable power bank ? Or wall outlet please i need to know cause i can't keep buying batteries

Does it Work standAlone like The Akai mini? For live looping and gigs? With no computer?

Hello, can you use AKAI MPK MINI MK3 with an android phone ? (not the "play" version)

Great review, thank you! Just one thing I still don't know so let me ask you ... Is it possible to use pads for drums and keys for sounds (e.g. for bass line) simultaneously?

@rovenordiales

9 ай бұрын

Yes

@mrforeman7443

4 ай бұрын

​@@rovenordialesso you can set a back beat then tap the keys ?

Great video...I need ableton lessons

@Taetro

2 жыл бұрын

Noted!

I'm I right - it can't transpose in semitones - only octaves. Or have I missed something ?

Yeah, I gave the 500th Like! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@Taetro

2 жыл бұрын

thanks Lina!

With a looper pedal this might be a neat portable notepad.

can u also use the play version with the software on pc?

Not related but your opinion will be appreciated. I got the Alesis V25 second hand, I’ve not used it as I’m still putting together my home studio. Would like to know if I can use it with any software or is it specific to Ableton live?

@trustworthydan

2 жыл бұрын

Im kind of new to midi and digital music, but im pretty sure the v25 would work with any DAW, could be wrong tho. I was looking into getting one but decided to go with the mini mk3. Hope it helps.

@The_Vuka_Experience

2 жыл бұрын

@@trustworthydan I appreciate your comment, thanks you.

@trustworthydan

2 жыл бұрын

@@The_Vuka_Experience also MPC Beats is free to download I think. Thats what I use because it's beginner friendly and decently simple to use, if I can figure it out then anyone could. Just an idea to get you started.

How to transpose key without using DAW or Computer?

The sounds remind me of the Rugrats cartoon Lol. I mean, it's cool to layout ideas, but you'd think in 2022, where a smartphone can store pretty legit sounds, the new MPK would be a step above general Casio sounds.

Is there anything keyboard similar with a looper on board? I like the idea of making music but I am sitting behind a computer all day already, last thing I need is to sit behind a computer to be able to make music as a hobby.

You broke my heart when you said you can't take away the overdone reverb on the drums. Does anyone know a fix for this?

Is the daw playing through the MPK Speaker?

Great vid - Can you assign a whole chord to the pad?

@mikepeng8083

2 жыл бұрын

You can’t assign shit

Can I use voices in Computer at keyboard. If ı can I Download them in keyboard

To be honest, I find the Mini Play MK3 a bit underwhelming. There is so much I could imagine what could be done with a mobile mini workstation. But then, others may think differently. So I'd certainly would go with the standard version... if I didn't have the Launchkey Mini already which I think is not bad either. Love to have so many pads and knobs in a small package, together with great Ableton integration. Eventually I want to try it with some smartphone-based DAW.

@DylanFerno

2 жыл бұрын

Yea if this had a built in looper to layer the sounds it would sell like hot cakes...

@Taetro

2 жыл бұрын

that's a fair assessment. Akai has the big MPCs...but nothing small and portable comparable to say a Novation Circuit. An MPK standalone competitor would do really well

@billjon2732

2 жыл бұрын

Yea so much they could do to make this the go to controller. A step sequence. Actually make good use of the screen. A micro and card slot with something like 40 seconds sample time like the pocket operator KO and the ability to sample directly into it. Like idk what sales were like for the last version of the play but idk why they decided to revamp this one and do so little. The mpk mark 3 made sense though.

Can you hook up a microphone to this and sing as you play?

Is it possible to add your own sounds/samples (and to take out internal sounds that are not used)?

@Taetro

Жыл бұрын

No

I have never touched one, but I’m paranoid of the keys breaking off. The keys travel up & down via flexing of the plastic. Product design engineers refer to this as “A Living Hinge”, instead of a conventional hinged pivot. Can anyone please share their experience? Do the keys break off after a few months of use?

@Taetro

Жыл бұрын

They don’t do this. New key construction since mk3

Do I need a laptop with it or standalone

Akai probably needs more competition

What would be really cool is if Akai would allow you to use a SD card and bring in One Shots and use them?

Dang wish this had 3/4 octaves, a bigger speaker and a looper. Would be perfect.

@yuriboyko4438

5 ай бұрын

And MIDI OUT

@TAETRO TO POWER ON INSTEAD OF BATTERIES AND COMPUTER CAN IT BE POWERED ON THROUGH A WALL OUTLET PLUG & PLAY ???????? COULD YOU VERIFY THIS IF IT WORKS

@mrforeman7443

4 ай бұрын

Yes it can be plugged in 👍

How about the bass?

Can you do like built in looping in it??

@Taetro

2 жыл бұрын

no. if you could, I would have said it in the video.

Have this new model the same intern sounds of the previous version?

@Taetro

2 жыл бұрын

yes

is it not possible to add sounds to it?

MPK mini play MK3 User here? For me some Problems with the mk3. Violine and Viola sounds 100% similar? In the Violine up to "a" all Keys have the same Sound, the last two keys h and c sounds different. The same different Sound in Cello. One octave down. Between a and h in the middle keys different Sound. Two octaves down, different Sound between a and h in the second octave. Contrabass is the Sound jump between low f and g. Fiddel also between a and h. Alto sax between d and e. Not tested all Instruments...

I don't see the point of just being able to play sounds but not actually use them to make music. Meaning, seems you need a sequencer or DAW anyway. At that point, seems the regular mini mk3 is the better option.

I got that one :)

can it work without batteries when plugged in with usb?

@mrforeman7443

4 ай бұрын

Yes 100%

Can you record beats on this thing, and then put them on your computer?

@Taetro

2 жыл бұрын

No

Nick Taetro 💥🔥👏🤝🤝

Looks great but I am not buying something that needs to replace batteries. An in-built battery and a Bluetooth connection will make a greatly improved version.

how to buy it bro

your on the ableton website

If they make this in black and copper colorway I will get it. 15 black keys 10 copper color keys. copper color knobs, copper AKAI logo and we're good to go

Man this thing would be a fun little machine If only this had a sequencer for those built in sounds. That’s a pass for me

@Taetro

2 жыл бұрын

I agree......a sequencer would be great even if it increased cost a bit

@nap41123

2 жыл бұрын

I heard it does have a sequencer built in it.

@Taetro

2 жыл бұрын

@@nap41123 im sure what you heard is much more reliable than me, a person with the device working directly with the brand, is telling you

@nap41123

2 жыл бұрын

@@Taetro no lol just heard DjAve saying it on his live. I also saw that you can adjust the BPMs aswell. I love me mini play MKII. I really don’t see much of a difference SOFAR Except for the change of the buttons they click like the older MPCs or the MPC ONe also you Don’t have to hold down note repeat for the drum pads And the last key instead of it being swing64% they added Sync? We shall see. Amazing video and congrats dude.

@keithmurray9241

Жыл бұрын

You could pair it with a $99 Arturio Beatstep to add sequencing. Alternatively you could buy the competing product that runs on AA batteries, has built in sounds, and a sequencer. Let us know when that product comes out cuz currently I don't think there is one.

Honestly, they could have done a "MP1" in this form factor and give us a better alternative to its overpriced competitor :D

Pads are sensitive than normal mk3? Cuz normal mk3 pads are pretty shitty i feel latency than other pads

@Taetro

2 жыл бұрын

the pads on both this and mk3 are good. latency has nothing to do with the pads