Akai MPK Mini MK3

Description

ULTIMATE PERFORMER

New to MPK mini is a reimagined Gen 2 enhanced dynamic keybed, delivering a piano key performance fit for the world's finest keyboard players. From grand pianos to searing synth leads and lush electric pianos, this keybed guarantess to get the best out of any playing style and virtual instrument.

Music producer playing MPK Mini keys on laptop with MPC Beats

Music producer playing MPC pads on MPK Mini

MPC PAD POWER

Add that human touch to your drum tracks with 8 pads pulled right from our flagship MPC series. These bankable velocity-sensitive backlit MPC pads deliver the perfect touch for precise drumming and melodic sample playback that even the most demanding performers will find unmatched.

Complete music production software package to make beats

Your journey to a hit song starts with MPK mini and the Complete Music Production Starter Kit is the roadmap to your destination. Start with a DAW based on the legendary MPC workflow, add in drum and sample expansion packs that the industry pros use, and top it off with the most versatile virtual plugin instruments available today, the possibilities are endless. Pump out the summer party anthem of the year, craft the next ballad to touch hearts worldwide or develop the soundtrack to a generation. MPK mini gives you all the tools to reach whatever level of success you set out to attain. Featured software includes MPC Beats, AIR Hybrid, Mini Grand, Velvet and assorted MPC expansion packs.

MPC BEATS SOFTWARE

Whatever you set out to achieve MPC Beats will get you started. Incorporating the finest parts of the legendary MPC workflow. MPC Beats features all the essential tools for pro production. Edit samples, mixdown your tracks with world class audio effects, find any sound with the same synth engines found on our legendary MPCs, record audio and much more.

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SOUNDS

Feel confident in your productions with a sample collection from some of the finest sound designers in the music production game, including F9 Instruments, Decap, Sample Tools by Cr2, MSX Sound Design and much more. Everything you need is here: Premium and versatile kick drums, snares, 808s, melodic loops, and must-have keygroup instruments for any melodic line imaginable.

MPC BEATS ACADEMY

The MPC Beats Academy is your destination to learn the MPC workflow from start to finish. From making your first beat, to mixing and finalizing, down to exporting and sharing your music, the MPC Beats Academy will guide you through your music making journey on MPC Beats with your MPK mini.

GET STARTED WITH THE MPK MINI MK3

60 FREE LESSONS, INCLUDING 2 FREE COURSES FOR YOUR MPK MINI

Learn to play your AKAI MPK Mini with Melodics - the best way to master all 25 keys and MPC-style pads. Whether you're a producer, creator, or just starting out, Melodics offers guided lessons for everyone in genres spanning everything from hip-hop to electronic to pop. Discover rhythms, melodies, chords, and more with easy-to-follow and practical lessons. Download Melodics for free and start playing and creating better music today!

REASON+

GET 6 MONTHS FREE!

In need of some fresh new instruments and effects? Our friends at Reason Studios have you covered. Registered customers can now get a 6-month FREE subscription to Reason+.

Reason+ is a creative bundle for music making that includes the Reason DAW and the Reason Rack Plugin which can be used in any DAW (VST3/AU/AAX). Jam-packed with over 80 devices, Reason+ covers everything from creative synthesizers, samplers, drum machines and audio effects. This subscription service comes pre-baked with 39,000 presets along with 24GB of samples plus, new plugin and sound content added regularly.

Register your product upon purchase to redeem this offer.

KEY SPECS

Note Keys

(25) velocity-sensitive keys; 10-octave range with octave up/down buttons

Pads

(8) assignable backlit pads, velocity- and pressure-sensitive; 2 banks

Knobs

(8) assignable 360° knobs

X-Y Controller

(1) configurable thumbstick with 3 modes

Connections

(1) 1/4" (6.35mm) TS input for sustain pedal

(1) USB port

Power

USB Bus-powered

Dimensions (width x depth x height)

12.5" x 7.13" x 1.75"

318mm x 181mm x 44mm

Weight

1.65 lbs.

0.75 kg