Akai MPK Mini Plus vs. MPK Mini Play vs. MPK Mini mk3 - Midi Keyboard Comparison

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    In this video we'll be taking a look at Akai's three MPK mini Midi keyboards. The recently released MPK Mini Plus has added a 37-Key Midi Controller to this lineup of affordable Midi Keyboards. In this video we'll compare MPK Mini Plus to MPK Mini Play and MPK Mini mk3.
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Komentáře • 87

  • @mastersun188
    @mastersun188 Před 10 měsíci +26

    I need the akai to make a MPK mini play BUT as a PLUS version with 37 keys...

    • @kloakovalimonada
      @kloakovalimonada Před 4 měsíci +1

      Exactly

    • @GuyVignati
      @GuyVignati Před 2 měsíci +1

      That would be great, leaving space also for more knobs and not streamlined pads!

  • @E_-_-
    @E_-_- Před rokem +22

    Just got mine (mini plus). This thing is 100% worth it. Everything just works. Super fun to play with. I also tried Minilab 3 which was a struggle from start to finish. The only good thing about Minilab 3 is the keys. Which, here you have an octave more. I think MPK mini plus is 2022's winner

    • @E_-_-
      @E_-_- Před rokem +5

      Be sure to download the firmware, which fixed my jittering Mod wheel. Out of the box it can come with a very low version number (0.5 or something)

    • @PatrickBreenMusic
      @PatrickBreenMusic  Před rokem

      Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm sure people will find this info helpful. Glad to hear you're loving MPK Mini Plus!

    • @bloodcell6282
      @bloodcell6282 Před rokem

      How is it working with Ableton or logic? I was disposable with my last 2 akai but of course I ordered this new variation

    • @E_-_-
      @E_-_- Před rokem

      @@bloodcell6282 Sorry mate I use Reaper. In essence, it doesn't work at all with Reaper, that is, the 5 transport buttons don't do anything until they are configured in the daw
      For example the play button fromthe AKAI sends a midi message (B0 76 7F) which, in Reaper, you could assign to the action "Play", or anything else really.
      I'm not sure if such things are possible with Live. But I would be surprised if it doesn't work though, considering Live's popularity
      edit: actually there are presets for ableton and Logic in the AKAI
      bank 3 (prog select + pad 3) is Logic, I think bank 2 is Ableton but I have overwritten it

    • @bloodcell6282
      @bloodcell6282 Před rokem +1

      @@E_-_- thank you for replying. thats how i found my last 2 worked as well, even though they had settings for the daw they never worked right. im so surprised there isnt some shared scripts for each daw, im pretty sure i had editors for each akai ive owned. i know they have them for my novaiob products and they are layed out nicely...yet ive searched for scripts before and never found them..business idea :)
      have a great week!

  • @cinepost
    @cinepost Před rokem +4

    Thanks! Am trying to decide on something today. Real like the Akai drum pads

  • @blok31092
    @blok31092 Před rokem +8

    Amazing video man! I’ve been loving the MPK Mini Plus and honestly for the price differentials, it feels like a no brainer for the added keys and functionality. Gotta mess with the sequencer more - that beat you made at the end was 🔥🔥🔥

    • @PatrickBreenMusic
      @PatrickBreenMusic  Před rokem

      My Dude! Appreciate you man! You're always in these comments 🙏🙏 Thanks for sharing your experience with MPK mini plus. You definitely helped convince me to get one!

    • @imanal2543
      @imanal2543 Před rokem

      @@PatrickBreenMusic if I buy the arturia mk minilab 2 will I get 6000 free sounds?
      Also do I get more vintage software and presets,sound with mini lab 2 or mini lab3?

  • @jlamjustin9812
    @jlamjustin9812 Před 8 měsíci +4

    If da MINI plus comes out with internal sound / controller would be DOPE I WOULD DEFINITELY GET DAT 🫡🥺🎹🎵🎶✨

  • @kousuke24
    @kousuke24 Před 10 měsíci

    patrickさん
    🎹 比較動画ありがとう😊
    参考になりました〜

  • @mikeallen37
    @mikeallen37 Před rokem +2

    dope! thanks for the info!

  • @gratiswinter
    @gratiswinter Před 5 měsíci

    Very helpful!

  • @Lazarus404
    @Lazarus404 Před rokem +2

    I went for the M--Audio Oxygen Mini. Same manufacturer, but seems to be better than the smaller two mini's and cheaper than the larger.

  • @Sochi_Mochi
    @Sochi_Mochi Před rokem

    Great video Patrick! I got a background in guitar and drums no experience with piano or synthesis. Would love to learn about making some electronic music with simple beats. Would this be a good keyboard for beginners?

  • @williamfleming892
    @williamfleming892 Před rokem

    Thank youuuuu

  • @lucianlangtr
    @lucianlangtr Před 4 měsíci +5

    I wished there was a plus version of the mini play mk3 so it can be used as a standalone keyboard as well

    • @PatrickBreenMusic
      @PatrickBreenMusic  Před 4 měsíci +4

      I wouldn't be surprised if they dropped one in the near future. Seems like a lot of people are asking for that keyboard.

    • @kevinmfafard
      @kevinmfafard Před 4 měsíci

      the mini play with midi io would be fine too@@PatrickBreenMusic

  • @ChusRama
    @ChusRama Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you very much for your video!
    Do you know if I can use it with android devices?
    Thank you very much.
    Regards.

  • @vrainonymousanimationz6010

    Just a quick question because I am trying to decide and this would be a dealbreaker for me, are you able to use every sound/drums that the akai mini mk3 can do on the mini play? Or is the mini play only limited to those built in soundkits?

  • @ChusRama
    @ChusRama Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you very much for your video!
    Do you know if I can use the plus keyboard with android devices?
    Thank you very much.
    Regards.

  • @debsongwriter
    @debsongwriter Před 9 měsíci +4

    I would love to have the Plus with the Play speaker left and right ❤

  • @norakat
    @norakat Před měsícem

    How about a Bluetooth option for wireless midi and an on/off switch for the Bluetooth transmitter to save batteries

  • @BluelightGaming1
    @BluelightGaming1 Před rokem +1

    Is the main point of having the built in sequencer just so you can not use a daw for that? Confused why you would want that on the plus.

  • @senpai_mangue6141
    @senpai_mangue6141 Před 9 dny

    i wonder, could you run a data cable(ONLY) into the MPK mini plus midi out

  • @fostergood191
    @fostergood191 Před 10 měsíci

    How do I set up the mini plus on logic, having a pretty hard time trying to set it up

  • @pierrefitch
    @pierrefitch Před rokem

    Is it possible to link 2 of these together with guitar ?

  • @alll261
    @alll261 Před 10 měsíci

    So on the plus I can create a drum beat, it loops, then throw a jam session with the keys?

  • @herroglop7411
    @herroglop7411 Před 16 dny

    Is it possible to connect the Mini Plus to an Android phone with some virtual instrument? Considering the issue of connectivity-compatibility and powering the Mini Plus. If there is a way of "getting" sounds ( keyboars, pianos, drums, instruments like that....) apart from plugging it into a computer or the phone I would appreciate that info too. Thanks

  • @mingusx3440
    @mingusx3440 Před rokem +4

    Thanks for the video. I bought the MPK Mini plus as an upgrade to my original MPK Mk1 because of the added transport control section. But to my disappointment, I found out the MPK Mini Plus is not plug-and-play (for both Logic and MPC Beats). I found this to be weird because it has program select options for these DAWs. Really frustrating!

    • @jeannedarc1566
      @jeannedarc1566 Před rokem

      Whaaat…mine is being delivered today and I thought it would be, given Logic is one of its options. Hmmm

    • @mingusx3440
      @mingusx3440 Před rokem +1

      @@jeannedarc1566 yeah, it's not plug-and-play. Holla back though when you get yours. Would love to hear your experience. I know I was hella frustrated, so much so that I went and switched and got Native Instruments' M32 keyboard. NI's keyboard is already mapped out the box and the transport controls work perfectly for Logic.

    • @G73Server
      @G73Server Před 5 měsíci

      What does plug and play mean?

    • @mingusx3440
      @mingusx3440 Před 5 měsíci

      @@G73Server it means it works as soon as you connect it. Maybe they have updated it now, don't know. I haven't touched it in while. Been using NI gear. NI gear is plug-and-play. Just works.

  • @Recommendable
    @Recommendable Před 3 měsíci

    Can this mini play be powered for instance by a external powerbank?

  • @hanlinhanlin1811
    @hanlinhanlin1811 Před rokem

    Good

  • @_Doom_20
    @_Doom_20 Před 7 měsíci

    Will I get all the same midi controls in pro tools with the Mini plus?

  • @friedricegrain5593
    @friedricegrain5593 Před rokem

    What kind of backpack can the Plus fit in?

  • @jasoncuri113
    @jasoncuri113 Před rokem

    Does the Mini Plus fit in the Mono Bag?

  • @OmarCruzOfficial
    @OmarCruzOfficial Před rokem +3

    I wish they had this, but with normal size keys. I want to upgrade to a bigger controller from my MPK Mini, but hate the width of the keys are too slim.

  • @mototravellife
    @mototravellife Před rokem +1

    Hey, nice video! I'm looking for a midi keyboard for my 11 y.o. son who plays a bit piano and would like to try produce some music. I'm stuck between mini mk3 and mini plus. Although mini plus has obviouse advantages, I've got a feeling that it is at the same time more complicated and could cause some learning troubles for a beginner. What would you recommend for a complete newbie teenager?

    • @PatrickBreenMusic
      @PatrickBreenMusic  Před rokem +3

      I like mini plus because it has more keys! The more advanced features like arp and sequencer will be nice to have if he decides to get into that kind of music. But they don’t get in the way of the keyboards basic functionality, if that makes sense.

    • @mototravellife
      @mototravellife Před rokem

      @@PatrickBreenMusic totaly make sense. Thanks a lot for your answer!

  • @Bangastarch
    @Bangastarch Před rokem +1

    Yoooooo Pat, have you got a piano loop pack ??

    • @PatrickBreenMusic
      @PatrickBreenMusic  Před rokem +2

      Nahhhh should I make one? haha!

    • @Bangastarch
      @Bangastarch Před rokem +1

      @@PatrickBreenMusic broooo don’t play with me.. you better.. or we could collaborate and produce some songs

    • @Bangastarch
      @Bangastarch Před rokem +1

      @@PatrickBreenMusic just the way you play keys .. your go to chords are just DAMN.. sweet

    • @PatrickBreenMusic
      @PatrickBreenMusic  Před rokem +1

      @@Bangastarch Appreciate that man! Maybe I'll drop a sample pack!

  • @123456Clemente
    @123456Clemente Před 6 měsíci

    one question, are the drum pads hard to the touch? or they have a button travel

    • @PatrickBreenMusic
      @PatrickBreenMusic  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Honestly, they're pretty stiff. They work well, the velocity sensitivity is accurate. But they're definitely on the stiffer side.

  • @frankbily9996
    @frankbily9996 Před 6 měsíci

    Does the MPK Mini Plus have internal sounds like the play?

  • @nickwatland3565
    @nickwatland3565 Před 7 měsíci

    I just grabbed a plus for 105 bucks . It’s badass but I wish it was a funky color hahahaha

  • @Averagegamerguyyy
    @Averagegamerguyyy Před 9 měsíci

    Does the mini have rgb like the plus?

  • @CptLz24
    @CptLz24 Před rokem +2

    Is the mini plus a controller only or can it be stand-alone?

    • @PatrickBreenMusic
      @PatrickBreenMusic  Před rokem +3

      It can be stand-alone. You need to power it with a usb cable but you can do that and use it with a DAW-less setup.

    • @CptLz24
      @CptLz24 Před rokem

      @@PatrickBreenMusic Thank you sir, great video 🙏🏾

    • @bloodcell6282
      @bloodcell6282 Před rokem +1

      no sounds in it though Mega, you need to hook it up to either a synth, computer or ipad/tablet daw

    • @BCCCsweden
      @BCCCsweden Před rokem +4

      A "Play Plus" would be perfect, but I guess they aren't around?

  • @qwe1231
    @qwe1231 Před 4 měsíci +1

    "great feel and playability" maybe compared to Novation. But there are MUCH better mini keys elsewhere.

    • @yugninsz
      @yugninsz Před 3 měsíci

      do you have any other you’d recommend?

    • @qwe1231
      @qwe1231 Před 3 měsíci +1

      ​@@yugninsz Akai has good mini controllers with good features but there are much better keys on the Arturia Minilab 3, or the Native Instruments M32.

    • @yugninsz
      @yugninsz Před 3 měsíci

      @@qwe1231 oh thanks i’ll look into that last one, anything about the oxygen pro mini?

    • @qwe1231
      @qwe1231 Před 3 měsíci +1

      ​@@yugninsz Alesis, Akai, M-Audio are subsidiaries of the same corporation. Small differences between them: 32 vs 37 keys, Akai has sequencer and endless knobs. Oxygen has slightly better key feel. I'd personally take the Arturia (or the NI if I had NI software).

    • @yugninsz
      @yugninsz Před 3 měsíci

      @@qwe1231 thank u!!

  • @emadebrahim1463
    @emadebrahim1463 Před rokem

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    سوف تندم بعد شرائه

    • @emadebrahim1463
      @emadebrahim1463 Před rokem

      منتج سيئ
      لا يعمل ألا على منتجات ابل

  • @dreamsneezer8668
    @dreamsneezer8668 Před rokem

    Easy, none of them. The keys have zero weight and the pads are hard as rocks. Added bonus the MPC “essentials” software is shite.

    • @pizzaboy1996
      @pizzaboy1996 Před rokem

      what do you recommend?

    • @dreamsneezer8668
      @dreamsneezer8668 Před rokem

      @@pizzaboy1996 depends on budget, how serious someone is, and what they plan on creating a majority of the time. This thing is cool because of the price and you can play around and make some beats with it and it’s fun. I would recommend going with something that has bigger weighted keys and is a keyboard only, then grab some hardware with more pads for drums later or visa versa. If your not a keyboard player then you could probably get by with something that has a decent amount of pads only.

    • @FoxinTaiwan
      @FoxinTaiwan Před rokem +3

      ​@@dreamsneezer8668for example?

  • @zoomhardin
    @zoomhardin Před měsícem

    is there a 1 key version? those have too many keys.

    • @PatrickBreenMusic
      @PatrickBreenMusic  Před měsícem

      Bro I wish. But it sounds like you got a billion dollar idea on your hands...