AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 White
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AKAI Professional
MPK Mini MK3 White - AIEP3 Bdl
Product Info
Article Number:
502580
Brand:
AKAI Professional
Model:
MPK Mini MK3 White - AIEP3 Bdl
Category:
Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)
Price:
$163.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MPK Mini MK3 is a fantastic entry point into MIDI control, especially when bundled with the AIR plugins. It's perfect for bedroom producers, songwriters, or anyone needing a portable controller for sketching out ideas on the go – the included sounds are surprisingly deep and diverse for such a small package.
Product Description
AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 White - AIEP3 Bdl
*Bundle offer comprising*, AIR Music Technology AIEP3 Complete BDL
*Plugin Bundle (Download)*
- *Consists of the following plugins: *
- Hybrid 3: Wavetable Synth
- Loom: modular additive synthesizer
- Vacuum Pro: polyphonic tube synthesiser
- Structure 2: Multi-timbral Sampler
- Strike: Virtual drummer
- Velvet: Vintage-E-Pianos
- Transfuser: Groove-Instrument
- The Riser: synthesiser-based transition designer
- DB-33: Tonewheel organ simulation
- Mini Grand: sampled grand piano
- Fresh AIR Expansion: Presets for Vacuum Pro
- Flux Transitions Expansion: Presets for The Riser
- AIR Creative FX Collection Plus: 28 classic effects
- Xpand 2: Multitembral virtual workstation
- Ramirez Expansion: Presets for Hybrid 3
- Marco Lys Expansion: Presets for Hybrid 3
- Mark Knight Expansion: Presets for Hybrid 3
- Rene Amesz Expansion: Presets for Hybrid 3
- Tocadisco Expansion: Presets for Hybrid 3
- Analog Trap Expansion: Presets for Hybrid 3
- AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 White
- *MIDI Controller*
- Special Edition in White
- 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys
- 4-Way joystick for pitch and modulation control
- 8 MPC pads with note repeat and full level function
- eight assignable rotary encoders
- NKS support to seamlessly control over 2
- 000 NKS compatible instruments and effects
- Octave selector button for ten octaves range
- Built-in arpeggiator
- OLED display for parameter display
- Sustain pedal input: 6.3 mm jack
- USB-B port (class compliant)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 318 x 181 x 44 mm
- Weight: 750 g
- includes free Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select Bundle for a genre of choice to immediately explore and experience the NKS functionalityKomplete Select 15 (Select Beats
- Select Band or Select Electronic)
- suitable bag: Art. #485306# (not included)
- suitable case: Art. #495975# (not included)
PROS
- • Excellent keybed for a mini-keyboard; surprisingly playable action.
- • The included AIR plugins offer a wide range of sounds and creative tools.
- • Compact and lightweight; ideal for travel and small workspaces.
- • Velocity-sensitive pads are responsive and useful for beatmaking.
CONS
- • Limited key range restricts complex chord voicings and arrangements.
- • Plastic build feels a bit budget-friendly; not as robust as higher-end options.
- • Plugin bundle requires registration and download; can be a slight hurdle.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
32 mini keys
Key Type
Synth-action
Pads
8 velocity-sensitive RGB pads
Knobs/Faders
8 assignable knobs, 4 assignable faders
Connections
USB-MIDI, Sustain pedal input
Weight
1.6 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's understandably lighter and less nuanced, but the MK3's action is surprisingly decent for a mini-keyboard, avoiding the mushy feel found on some competitors.
They're quite capable – Hybrid 3 is a powerful wavetable synth, and the FX collection is a solid starting point for sound design. It's a substantial value add.
Yes, it supports iOS via USB, but you'll need a USB camera adapter to connect it to your iPad or iPhone.
