MPK mini plus Hardware Overview | Akai Professional

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Introducing MPK Mini Plus featuring 37 responsive Gen 2 dynamic keys, 8 RGB-backlit MPC pads, MIDI and CV/Gate connectivity, and an internal 2-track Sequencer. Connect your favorite devices and make music with full creative control. Join Andy in this hardware overview of the new MPK Mini Plus MIDI keyboard controller.
0:45 37-Key Dynamic Keybed
1:37 2-Track Polyphonic 64 Step & Live Sequencer
4:25 Live Sequencer
5:39 MPC Pads
7:25 Arpeggiator
8:50 Chords & Scales
10:43 DAW Integration
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  • @rehtuluv
    @rehtuluv Жыл бұрын

    The beat you laid down at 6:00. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @timhatch27
    @timhatch27 Жыл бұрын

    Lots of punch to this small device. Well done, Akai! $170 is a fair price for what this brings to the table in this form factor.

  • @SwiftDreamer

    @SwiftDreamer

    Жыл бұрын

    I wish this came out before I bought the keystep 37

  • @renechang2406

    @renechang2406

    Жыл бұрын

    Fair. It's a super value.

  • @runnerkidal

    @runnerkidal

    Жыл бұрын

    170!?!? *slams bills*

  • @momosbreath9713

    @momosbreath9713

    Жыл бұрын

    MSRP says 349USD. I guess this is will be the price in most Asian countries.

  • @CaptureCat88

    @CaptureCat88

    Жыл бұрын

    Meh. Doesn’t really have the build quality to justify the cost.

  • @dracorex280
    @dracorex2808 ай бұрын

    Wow! Was going to buy an MPK 225 but I saw this at the store as well! Came back home to do some research and man this has me hooked! Portable and small, cv connections, step sequencer, chord and scales mode, easily compatible with Ableton, and compatible and integrated for the MPC Studio I recently just bought!! This is a no brainer only thing missing is the fully semi weighted keys that the mpk 225 has but that’s an 8+ year old machine. First midi was an Akai MPK Mini mk2 so I already know the workflow but this adds more features and more keys too! Sold! Thank you Akai! New products have been amazing and the touch strip on the Akai MPC Studio Mk2 is amazing!

  • @thisisalbe
    @thisisalbe Жыл бұрын

    I ordered one of these as soon as I saw it! Excited to try this out.

  • @orchidsvoid
    @orchidsvoid Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Thanks AKAI Finally someone produced a competitor for keystep!

  • @lpsc_zzz
    @lpsc_zzz Жыл бұрын

    the fact that they dropped this like a day after Arturia’s event had to be intentional 😉 looks like I know what I’ll be getting instead of the new minilab

  • @thisisalbe

    @thisisalbe

    Жыл бұрын

    No lie, I just got the email from Arturia too!

  • @matthewsantos3377

    @matthewsantos3377

    Жыл бұрын

    Lmaoooo

  • @shawnmadeit7634

    @shawnmadeit7634

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m pissed I just got the mpk 3 3 weeks ago and didn’t know they was gonna just drop this out the blue

  • @AlexGray19
    @AlexGray19 Жыл бұрын

    This came at the right time for me just after my mpk mini 2 broke down from using it so much! Cannot wait to get mine delivered in nov!

  • @iamwoods_music

    @iamwoods_music

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you find that you can confidently play these mini keys? I want one of these for live performance but I doubt the form factor for accurate live piano, cheers!

  • @roadchanger

    @roadchanger

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey. Did you get it? can I ask you how to find CC button? I have previous mpk mini, and it has a button CC, which means I can switch Midi CC Message instead of Midi note on the pad section. I need that for the live performances, where I can switch it really fast. I want to order it but just this one thing…. thaaank u 🎉

  • @VINALDADDY
    @VINALDADDY10 ай бұрын

    I like this Keyboard with the MPC Live 2! It's awesome workflow!

  • @weakcannow

    @weakcannow

    3 ай бұрын

    Yo are the MPC live You have been using this keyboard with your live 2 at the same time If possible I wanted to play Live keys in in key Is this work flow possible if you understand what I'm saying

  • @Skijumptoes
    @Skijumptoes Жыл бұрын

    If this fits my laptop bag it's a complete no brainer, what a great portable keyboard. Could even see me putting this on my desk as a "go to" for my desktop machine.. Because all my keys are to the side of me which is annoying at times.

  • @Chyuuch

    @Chyuuch

    Жыл бұрын

    I got the same exact thought because of the same issue

  • @andrefelixstudio2833
    @andrefelixstudio2833 Жыл бұрын

    Great video and nice to see and hear someone who can play not just talk!

  • @Airsniper1

    @Airsniper1

    23 күн бұрын

    AMEN to that!:)

  • @RodneyD
    @RodneyD Жыл бұрын

    Just ordered mine today.. perfect timing since my the keys of original mpk mini went out.

  • @hindermath
    @hindermath Жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a great mini keyboard! 👍😀😍

  • @JayaLove
    @JayaLove Жыл бұрын

    great educational walkthrough! I have mine on order. very excited after crashing and burning on launchkey mini mk3 and korg nanokey studio as an ipad musician. this seems way easier to dial everything as needed for various ipad apps.

  • @roadchanger

    @roadchanger

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey. Did you get it? can I ask you how to find CC button? I have previous mpk mini, and it has a button CC, which means I can switch Midi CC Message instead of Midi note on the pad section. I need that for the live performances, where I can switch it really fast. I want to order it but just this one thing…. thaaank u 🎉

  • @456Edot
    @456Edot9 ай бұрын

    Just got can’t wait to unbox & get to work

  • @SwiftDreamer
    @SwiftDreamer Жыл бұрын

    This is looking like a very dominant competitor to arturia's keystep 37 and launchkey

  • @nikodemgenodem737
    @nikodemgenodem737 Жыл бұрын

    great work, AKAI. THANK YOU.

  • @Ciopekwah
    @Ciopekwah Жыл бұрын

    THIS IS SO FUCKING COOL all the time i was like 'if only keystep 37 had drum pads and physical wheels' and there it fucking is WEEEE

  • @kahliljohnson9846
    @kahliljohnson9846 Жыл бұрын

    may have to get this as a keyboard for my Roland boutiques! Looks like an upgrade to my mpk 25 mini I have

  • @darthknowl9222

    @darthknowl9222

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m thinking the same thing! I also have the Mpk mini 25

  • @devendraboricha4033
    @devendraboricha4033 Жыл бұрын

    Very valuable lessons 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @thaexception3406
    @thaexception3406 Жыл бұрын

    pretty comprehensive right there

  • @MykolaDolgalov
    @MykolaDolgalov Жыл бұрын

    Very impressive!

  • @lecucho
    @lecucho Жыл бұрын

    Well I know what I am getting myself for my b-day 🎉

  • @iPadBeatMaking
    @iPadBeatMaking Жыл бұрын

    Nice!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥

  • @musiclub100
    @musiclub100 Жыл бұрын

    I love it ! 👍

  • @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.

  • @MiriAstro
    @MiriAstro Жыл бұрын

    Great job now release the limited edition colors especially the mpc grey please

  • @mariekoutnever
    @mariekoutnever Жыл бұрын

    got it, love it.

  • @ridge7524
    @ridge7524 Жыл бұрын

    Need this to add to the mini 2.nice.under 200.bought🔥💯

  • @u-godthebeatgod1842
    @u-godthebeatgod1842 Жыл бұрын

    🌊🌊🌊🌊 getting this

  • @zealforhumnity
    @zealforhumnity Жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know how to set up the transport control queue link knobs to work with MPC One? I feel like this should’ve been as one of stock menu options

  • @fotpjusto457
    @fotpjusto4579 ай бұрын

    This paired with an iPad is killer

  • @river718
    @river718 Жыл бұрын

    October20th, 2022 will forever be the day when Akai Pro reminded Arturia who they daddy is....

  • @immersivenarrative
    @immersivenarrative Жыл бұрын

    Akaiii!! Almost what I dream of!!! I would add a built in audio interface, batteries and Bluetooth midi! The perfect portable mini music studio (when you combine it with a iPhone and a DAW app)

  • @hindermath

    @hindermath

    Жыл бұрын

    That is for the MPK mini plus II😉

  • @Nitro_BSQ

    @Nitro_BSQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Isn’t the Mpk mini play pretty much that

  • @acidaciderecordings6716
    @acidaciderecordings6716 Жыл бұрын

    Buying one tomorrow

  • @CUEME
    @CUEME Жыл бұрын

    Thank God Akai let Andy Macaroni do the demonstration.

  • @dreambienta
    @dreambienta9 ай бұрын

    Great 👍 presentation

  • @partyboeller
    @partyboeller Жыл бұрын

    Hope the display can finally show daw stuff

  • @jhsmith1183
    @jhsmith1183 Жыл бұрын

    If im using it with an mpc does the scales and chords function sync up with pad perform or is it separate? For instance if I have a scale set on my mpc in pad perform does the mpk follow that scale?

  • @ghetto90s75
    @ghetto90s75 Жыл бұрын

    I ❤️ AKAI

  • @PeterPanQuails
    @PeterPanQuails Жыл бұрын

    The original MPK Mini has a very fragil keybed. The white keys break off easily in a year and I have to use superglue to glue the keys back. I hope this new Gen 2 keybed is more solid. If Akai will come up with a MPK Mini Plus Play, I may replace my MPK Mini Play.

  • @denisonavemusic1311
    @denisonavemusic1311 Жыл бұрын

    I like it.

  • @AlavonMajor
    @AlavonMajor Жыл бұрын

    A FL Studio deep integration video would be great!!!!🤓

  • @RenoLaringo
    @RenoLaringo Жыл бұрын

    I just bought one for my new mpc live II. Would it be possible to assign the joystick to navigate through the mpc screen? Mainly thinking about the envelope touchscreen. Thx a lot guys!

  • @khalidalkaabi5506
    @khalidalkaabi5506 Жыл бұрын

    i love it 🥰 🥰

  • @GetInTouchTV
    @GetInTouchTV Жыл бұрын

    The question can you control a hardware synth and record the midi thru the mini plus to your DAW? (Like FL Studio)

  • @VikerTurrit
    @VikerTurrit Жыл бұрын

    bought it, good product but where is the MPK mini plus program editor? where i can download it?

  • @dxd5001
    @dxd5001 Жыл бұрын

    I'll buy one in a second if the "gray" or "black" model comes!

  • @seantan4207
    @seantan4207 Жыл бұрын

    Just wondering does the knobs do nrpn? - would love use it to control other hardware gear.

  • @ItsCarlos_
    @ItsCarlos_ Жыл бұрын

    Are there any plans on making the transport controls working on Logic Pro for iPad? Currently they won't work.

  • @hatarimtu2919
    @hatarimtu291910 ай бұрын

    Sound like a Old School Bay area beat👍

  • @zukinokaemono
    @zukinokaemono11 ай бұрын

    Does the 'Push to enter' knob and 'Next/Prev step' buttons can be assigned to some CC? What I am looking for is a program change assignment, not using pad/8 knobs for this. Is it feasible with MPK mini plus?

  • @funguy29
    @funguy29 Жыл бұрын

    Please do one where it integrates with MPC live

  • @roadchanger
    @roadchanger Жыл бұрын

    on previous version there was CC button. can anyone help me to understand how to get into cc mode on mini plus, where I can map pads to anything in daw?

  • @renechang2406
    @renechang2406 Жыл бұрын

    Nice .

  • @trentEA
    @trentEA Жыл бұрын

    There is a new mini controller king in town, Arturia and Novation can't compete with this now.

  • @zealforhumnity

    @zealforhumnity

    Жыл бұрын

    @akaiProVideo, there is a major scammer out there posing as you guys saying, you won a prize, can you shut them down?

  • @leekotvfilms5236
    @leekotvfilms5236 Жыл бұрын

    Sold😤..thx!

  • @abdulmuhammad5054
    @abdulmuhammad5054 Жыл бұрын

    If they make one that has 49 keys and it could sync with my MPC ONE id buy it!

  • @Thisninjascared
    @Thisninjascared Жыл бұрын

    Are you guys going to update the Mpk 249/261 series? It’s about that time no?

  • @therealdjap
    @therealdjap Жыл бұрын

    I need one of these! Finally infinite scroll knobs.

  • @davidtcheki7685
    @davidtcheki76853 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I have tried to link an external MIDI keyboard on the MIDI IN port but it seems not work. Is there a special setup to do ?

  • @darrygswa
    @darrygswa Жыл бұрын

    This new controller keyboard its similar to the M-Audio Pro mini 32 keyboard controller both Akai & M-Audio is under the Inmusic Brand company.

  • @Alex-cw7xf
    @Alex-cw7xf Жыл бұрын

    One really important thing you forgot to mention is that when powering up via USB and a computer that the MIDI I/O ports are bound to the computer, meaning any MIDI message from the keyboard isn't sent to the MIDI out port unless routed via a DAW. If you want to use the keyboard as a standalone MIDI controller, you have to plug in via battery pack/wall power, then plug it back into the computer to regain the ability to MIDI map in your DAW. Why this is the default and there are no internal options to route the MIDI differently is beyond me.

  • @JayaLove

    @JayaLove

    Жыл бұрын

    I really hope they can fix this with firmware. I plan to play external hardware synth while having the daw port connected to my ipad. I'm sure I can figure out a work around but it's a PITA.

  • @aperturescience8449

    @aperturescience8449

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks for this comment, was just about to buy one. That really defeats the purpose of how I’d want to use it, otherwise it’d be a perfect upgrade from my MPK MkII. They really need to address this.

  • @andesneko

    @andesneko

    7 ай бұрын

    It is possible to route it via the DAW, it's not a big deal. You're already using a DAW, so it's not like a big deal. ​@@aperturescience8449

  • @lookingforplaces
    @lookingforplaces Жыл бұрын

    interesting tool!

  • @SoLoudAudio
    @SoLoudAudio Жыл бұрын

    Those are some fire beats though 😂

  • @DylanFerno
    @DylanFerno Жыл бұрын

    It would be so cool if they made a version that also had internal sounds like the Akai mini play.

  • @momosbreath9713

    @momosbreath9713

    Жыл бұрын

    No, Just get a Yamaha PSS A50.

  • @culturedbenzo

    @culturedbenzo

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm upgrading from the mini play to this

  • @DylanFerno

    @DylanFerno

    Жыл бұрын

    @@momosbreath9713 It's a good suggestion if working with a DAW but there is a big market for people who work DAWlessly. The big upgrade to the mini plus is its ability to control and loop/sequence hardware synthesizers and drum machines via 5 pin midi/CV. If it had its own sounds it would also be a standalone synth and drum machine to start looping musical ideas without a computer or any other gear.

  • @tylergates4075

    @tylergates4075

    Жыл бұрын

    Give it 2 weeks and all the youtubers will have them. Mpk mini play plus. In a thumbnail with their mouths wide open

  • @BasedFrequency
    @BasedFrequency Жыл бұрын

    How well does it integrate with the current mpc line?

  • @mors1141
    @mors11417 ай бұрын

    IT'S TIME TO COMBINE THE MINI PLAY AND MINI PLUS!!! MAKE IT HAPPEN! 🥳

  • @RGLion2
    @RGLion2 Жыл бұрын

    Will other color options be released like the 25 key?

  • @drk_fi
    @drk_fi Жыл бұрын

    How do you set this up with FL studio so I can use the transport functions?

  • @pierrefitch
    @pierrefitch Жыл бұрын

    would you recommend me this for my Akia MPC ONE

  • @jasonvelez225
    @jasonvelez225 Жыл бұрын

    All Akai needs to do is find a way to put the Arturia keys on this keyboard and you will have a master piece

  • @SIRROBERTTHEKEYTARMINATOR
    @SIRROBERTTHEKEYTARMINATOR Жыл бұрын

    Where did the Bass and lead synth come from?

  • @musicfan2135
    @musicfan21353 ай бұрын

    Is there a way to edit the velocity curve of the keybed (on the device)?

  • @millenmarkus
    @millenmarkus Жыл бұрын

    Please release and ALL BLACK version of this!

  • @theelectronic4051
    @theelectronic4051 Жыл бұрын

    Would love to see that Step Sequencer brought over to the MPC line

  • @darthknowl9222

    @darthknowl9222

    Жыл бұрын

    Same! Maybe we’ll get that in 3.0

  • @1980VINZ

    @1980VINZ

    Жыл бұрын

    SAME!!!!!!!!

  • @montanamaxxamillion

    @montanamaxxamillion

    Жыл бұрын

    The MPC already has a great step sequencer 🤷‍♂️

  • @fndngwvs2980
    @fndngwvs2980 Жыл бұрын

    Akai... when STEMS feature on your software?? Like SERATO and KOALA??

  • @rymdskrotet
    @rymdskrotet9 ай бұрын

    Is this overkill if you only use softsynths etc? Does AKAI make any similar 37 key mini or mid-size keyboard with pads and knobs witout these arp-features etc? =)

  • @JansKanaal
    @JansKanaal Жыл бұрын

    Nice. But please Akai, add ratcheting. If it can do CV/gate, it should do ratchets too.

  • @JayaLove

    @JayaLove

    Жыл бұрын

    let's hope for it in firmware update

  • @babar141
    @babar141 Жыл бұрын

    Do we get fabric XL vst if we buy this keyboard?

  • @powderedtoastman3093
    @powderedtoastman3093 Жыл бұрын

    please do a video on setting up the whole midi setup for the MPK mini 3. I've tried to use the videos from others on KZread and it doesn't work - seems like a nightmare to setup with the midi software section in MPC 2

  • @mrgrinch
    @mrgrinch Жыл бұрын

    My concerns are BPM sync with note repeat and arpeggiator. Also we shouldn’t ever have to configure anything in preferences to use this with MPC beats or MPC software. I hope the firmware updates have addressed this. Anywhere we can find notes on the firmware updates? I really want one to go with my Live 2 for portability.

  • @iamwoods_music

    @iamwoods_music

    Жыл бұрын

    Can you explain what this means? What issues does this cause?

  • @JOVANNEMUSIC
    @JOVANNEMUSIC Жыл бұрын

    Can u interconnect this midi with the MPC 2??

  • @lddrill
    @lddrill Жыл бұрын

    How do you change instrument on the keyboard

  • @Believer7154
    @Believer71543 ай бұрын

    Im new to all of this but Im interested in learning and would like to make make beats. Dont know where to start as far as what to purchase. Should I get the MPK MINI with the MPC ONE or just one piece of equipment in the MPC Key 37? Thanks in advance for help and or advice.

  • @Cacheola
    @Cacheola21 күн бұрын

    WOW, if only

  • @TeddyCruxpin
    @TeddyCruxpin Жыл бұрын

    So after I buy the oxygen pro this comes out?? Damn you Inmusic!!

  • @generealg.marauderblack808
    @generealg.marauderblack808 Жыл бұрын

    I was waiting to see if they were going to implement the scale lock on the live II, but to no avail; thought it was going to be on one of these updates......I'm saving up for the Force........ and I was about to get the key step, now I don't have to be a trader...lol.... I love Akai...... #DrumasterBlack I have a MPK Mini Play for sale.....

  • @nd1984graz
    @nd1984graz8 ай бұрын

    Nach anhaltenden Hackingangriffen wurden Sicherheitslücken des Akai Systems offenbart. Während der Sitzung wurden ohne manuelle Eingaben diverse Funtionen des MPK Keyboards ausgeschaltet, wie die Live Sequenzfuntion beispielsweise. Bitte schliessen Sie diese Lücke.

  • @TylerDurdenXIII
    @TylerDurdenXIII Жыл бұрын

    Akai alway immited but still #1

  • @MacLos650
    @MacLos650 Жыл бұрын

    Can somebody help me how to connect this software into my system and load all the other sounds and to the keyboard I'm trying to load the that Kai mpk mini it comes with some piano I'm trying to load them into my board but the serial number one attached so I can load it to my board into the the ikon license and I can't get my board to play on the MPC Beats can somebody help me out what to do I've been trying to do this since last Wednesday please somebody help

  • @jonmallory5169
    @jonmallory51699 ай бұрын

    I have a question relating to the Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus pads: What I would like to know; and I haven't been able to find an answer to this question anywhere, is how to adjust the velocity or sensitivity of the Akai MPK Professional Mini Plus pads? I've watched numerous videos related using the Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus and in each video the moderator barely touches the pads and the corresponding sounds are clearly heard. However, when I touch the pads on my Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus I don't hear anything until I firmly press the pad(s) and then I get a sound. I thought the intention was to replicate playing the drums generally speaking of course. Shouldn't I be able to get the same results as everyone else and replicate playing the drums by lightly touching the pads and getting the corresponding sounds? Please, point me in the direction of where I can locate the information on how to modify, program my Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus pads to achieve the same results. Thanks for your help.

  • @goingglobalmusicgroup2555
    @goingglobalmusicgroup2555 Жыл бұрын

    I can't get my play & rec buttons to work on the controller. I can only use the space bar to start recording somebody help?

  • @hbinitials7
    @hbinitials7 Жыл бұрын

    Faders that's only missing.

  • @ivanmunoz2961
    @ivanmunoz29616 ай бұрын

    Does this controller need drivers? Meaning I want to get one of this but the system I have is old (Protools MP9, iOS 10.6.8) I would appreciate the answer or a link where I can get an answer. Thanks in advance

  • @thesleeptapes
    @thesleeptapes Жыл бұрын

    Please make a grey one.

  • @razefactor
    @razefactor6 ай бұрын

    mpk mini Plus. but the drum pad is not working on Fl studio (Win OS) the other hand, it's working completely fine with other daw-like MPC beats. Can anybody help me to map it ?😢

  • @sanderkoit7667
    @sanderkoit7667 Жыл бұрын

    How do premium keys compare to ordinary keys? ;)

  • @salty547
    @salty547 Жыл бұрын

    Would it be possible to add longer samples to the pads and use the keyboard as a sample player for live performance?

  • @AkaiProVideo

    @AkaiProVideo

    Жыл бұрын

    MPK mini Plus is a MIDI controller and does not store any sounds internally.

  • @andesneko
    @andesneko Жыл бұрын

    Please make colored versions!!

  • @davidrodriguez894
    @davidrodriguez894 Жыл бұрын

    Anybody connect this to Garageband?

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