MPK mini mk3 | Starter Guide

It's quick and easy to get up and running with your new MPK mini. This starter guide will walk you through the steps to setting up and have you ready to create before you know it.

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[SoulpunkTVshow]

LOL if only it was as easy at in the video. I've been downloading a shit tons of software, activated some license of I don't know what I don't know really where and I'm still looking to MAKE SOME NOISE two hours after. It's crazy.

[artissonbeats]

This is dope @akai proud to see u guys making a turn around in the right direction.

[jimwar]

Brand new to Akai MPK Mk3. Could someone explain the markings/notations above the keyboard keys? How are they relative?

[mattikol]

Could you make a video about how to set up the knobs on GarageBand or MPC Beats please?

[DDGFROST-eoqw]

Yeah I would to make noise maybe include how to use mpc beats.. because I got mine like 2 days ago and I’m mad because my keyboard doesn’t make any noise

[ftgmusicstation]

I know that these guys gonna make mpc beats into a little brother of fl studio😍 these guys are already made the daw that worths some money for absolute free and I'm willingly waiting for the future updates. A message to akai: We love the mpc beats just keep promoting in a large scale of graphics and workflow get our mpc beats in a fl studio level it worths it. I just want an arrangement view/playlist in it😋 But it's enough for a free product it's not a big problem but playlist like fl will make your daw more fire🤗

[thisisalbe]

Mad excited to use this thing! Where's the software for it Midi Mapping?

[frankiewang]

Dear Akai, I’m true fan of Akai.
I’m waiting for a new professional maincontrol “all in one” keyboard like MPK261, but it’s too old by now, it seems that MPK261 launches in 2014. It is time to launch a new product. Do you have a plan?
Besides, I have to say something need to be improved on MPK261:
1. The octave bottoms are to far away from wheels, that’s not a good design;
2. I suggest that the two wheels，width need to increase, because we have a big palm;
3. The pads, just make the same as MPD232, a little bit higher OK? And keep the 4×4 style!
I’m looking forward to buy a next generation (MKII?), and hope you to take this suggestions above into consideration.
When it will be launched? Hope your reply!😄

[rayromero]

I’ve seen a lot of videos on Facebook of people using the mpk mini without a computer and looping sounds? How does that work??

[JJmusicGaming]

can someone help me... i downloaded everything in my PC but audio is not working please help... i tried to install it in my laptop its workign well but in my pc with my headset its not workingm please help

[joaquinpino]

In Edit > Preferences > MIDI/Sync My input Port appears always empty. My pc detects the device as a MIDI device but no the MPC Beats. Would you please help me fixing this?
Thanks

[SavetheRepublic]

I did all this and my MPK MK3 is basically a 4 pad drum machine. The knobs don't work, nor the Arpeggiator. Any help?

[tomtroler]

Is there some kind of update? I can't map those knobs (Q-Link) on MPC Beats DAW with this one :(

EDIT: downloaded MPK mini Software Manager later that day and I've downloaded MPC Beats from that. Now it's working!

[Notorious]

Can you use the mpk mini mk3 without a computer because I don't have one

[Dzirt]

Still no presets for MPK mini play in MPC beats and no mapping function for MPK mini play ...

[mischugo]

A great controller. But can I somehow turn off the power? Or the LED's? Otherwise I always need to remove the cables ;-(

[Score]

Do I have to have a laptop to have one of these? I have an iPad.

[thickdripgenetics]

Not a good walk threw to say the least! I don't think they could make installing and registering any more difficult

[mkettle]

So I have the traps extension downloaded but it does not appear on the drop down as shown at 47 seconds. Can anyone fill in the blanks here for me please? It does show on the right hand side under the programme data tab so it is there.

[Saghaley]

the drivers for this are so hard to find!