Such a cool machine, I grew up during the 80s with lots of Synth Music. Now in my old age i have the urge to get creative, this seems to be an ideal starting point.
This is the VERY BEST VIDEO 👍 to explain this fantastic keyboard. I got mine yesterday... Watched some parts of the video many times and now I know it all in and out without even reading the manual. Excellent performance.Your explanations are so precise and well put...My conclusion you are an excellent teacher . Kind regards Chris
He is one of the few who has understood the interest of presenting it without a computer, it is the ideal gift for those who want to start music or a tool such as a notepad while traveling for example.
At 4:27 , he has the arpeggiator turned on and then touches one note(F) and we hear a three note arpegiated chord. How did he do that? I thought you have to hold down the chords to get it to arpeggiate. Did i miss something? Can anyone help? Thank you!
Cons: So lame for it to have sounds but not to have a 16-channel 16,000 note sequencer like every hundred dollar port sound did in 1990. And MIDI in and out, it being a controller and all. Pros: I love all the functionality built into this. I love that it has a joystick. I love that ut has a speaker and i love that it tdkes batteries (everything digital shoould take batteries and have speakers). All that is good about this device serms perfect for driving all the bits that are glaringly missing: a sequencer and MIDI ports. So close, Numark!
Hi! Thanks for asking! The headphone output will absolutely be clean and noiseless if run to headphones or a stereo line-input (Aux input) on a mixer, powered speakers, or similar devices. Though, be careful not to set the headphone output volume too high if connecting to a device other than headphones. We would not recommend connecting the output directly to a guitar or bass amplifier.
too bad it doesn't have a looper or sequencer. it would be simple to add those features somehow. not sure why these devices always leave out the looping function. Cant use it to jam with, if there is no looper, would have to get an external looper pedal, and wire the audio, and then a separate monitor speaker, that is a large setup, might as well get a real arranger-keyboard at that point. MPK Play could easily include a looper inside to provide it easily..
Thank you for the accurate description. I was starting thinking it was really better than a empty MPK, but in real it has too many (stupid) limitations, so it is to value very well if to buy this with sounds or without. Sure.. it could be great if it was able to produce rithm patterns to use as simple drum machine base to practics on it. Otherwise all drum section is really totally useless. and in consequence all the keyboard.
Thanks, but my question was about altering the overall tuning of the internal sounds from standard A=440 hz so that all sounds shift to a different pitch together, like tuning a piano to a different tuning fork. My understanding is The X Y button only alters the pitch of a note that’s played, not the overall tuning.
Is it possible to program it to have the internal sounds on lets say the keys, then the pads can send midi signals, or the pads keys as sounds and the XY can be a midi controller? Or is it just either all internal sounds or midi signals?
I’m trying to figure out how to use the samples stuff from Akai and have it recorded to the software. The software only shows the keys button being pressed but not being put on the recording board
Hi Davide! Yes, all versions of the MPK Mini Play come stock with all 128 instruments & sounds in the standard General MIDI sound set, as well as the 10 included drumkits.
Hi, you say that youre using an 1/8' output to a mixer. I tried plugging mine into either a guitar amp or via a looping pedal, but just got nothing. Is there something i'm not following or doing ??
s there a way to transpose the keys in semitones +/- on the Mini Play MK3 without using the computer? I can see the Octave +/-, but how do I transpose in semitones on the hardware itself?
Hello. Can anyone please help me with these 2 issues that I'm having with my MPK mini play? 1. When the arpeggiator is on, it repeats just one note when I play. For example, when I hit the G note, it plays G-G-G-G-G-G.... There is no ascending or dercending of any notes as an arpeggio should sound like. 2. I don't understand what is the function of the TAP TEMPO button. Nothing happens when I push it. It just blinks when the arpeggiator is on. Thank you.
Can you lock the keys to scales on this unit? For instance - is there a setting so all the keys play in major, minor, pentatonic, etc scales only? If not, is that an available option on the regular MPK mini 3?
hey i know this video is old and all and i probably sound dumb for asking but does is work with a DAW like FL Studio? what i mean is can i use the presets on the midi on my DAW?
Hey there! Yes, the MPK Mini Play will work as a MIDI controller with FL Studio or any other DAW. We recommend consulting official Image-Line documentation for setting up MIDI controllers for use with FL Studio, but here's a support article that can help you with the basics (note that this article is for the MPK Mini MK2, but the basic guidance for setting up & selecting a new MIDI controller is virtually identical): inmusicbrands.force.com/maudio/s/article/Akai-Pro-MPK-mini-mkII-Complete-Setup-with-FL-Studio
At 4:27 , he has the arpeggiator turned on and then touches one note(F) and we hear a three note arpegiated chord. How did he do that? I thought you have to hold down the chords to get it to arpeggiate. Did i miss something? Can anyone help? Thank you!
Those notes are octaves. So there's no "chord", just several F notes in different octaves. You control the span of octaves for the sequencer by holding Arpegiator On/Off and pressing keyboard keys with OCT labels. He explains it at 6:06.
يعني اشتري ميدي كيبورد .ب 4000الاف جنية ولازم اشتري منتج من ابل اي باد مثلا 40000الف جنية عشان اشغل عليه الميدي كيبور . يا أخي احاااااااااااااااااااااا
Mod stick is rather a stupid design. How can you use it when you only have two hands, has no way to make it stay where you place it. I used 3M hooks and a hair tie. I have no idea how these kinds of people even have a job with that amount of logic.
"I used 3M hooks and a hair tie. " - that made me laugh. but if it does the job then it does the job. i assume it wasn't their intention in first place.
This is a great overview. No fluff, straight to the point. Much appreciated.
Such a cool machine, I grew up during the 80s with lots of Synth Music. Now in my old age i have the urge to get creative, this seems to be an ideal starting point.
I’d definitely recommend it. It’s built well and very featured compared to the competition
Go for it!
Just bought mine today so excited to start this new journey, thanks a lot 😅
Nice to know that you can use a power adaptor instead of batteries.
This is the VERY BEST VIDEO 👍 to explain this fantastic keyboard.
I got mine yesterday... Watched some parts of the video many times and now I know it all in and out without even reading the manual.
Excellent performance.Your explanations are so precise and well put...My conclusion you are an excellent teacher .
Kind regards Chris
He is one of the few who has understood the interest of presenting it without a computer, it is the ideal gift for those who want to start music or a tool such as a notepad while traveling for example.
At 4:27 , he has the arpeggiator turned on and then touches one note(F) and we hear a three note arpegiated chord. How did he do that? I thought you have to hold down the chords to get it to arpeggiate. Did i miss something? Can anyone help? Thank you!
Super useful video!
Planning to get this as a stand alone keyboard for doing live looping
Clear, concise and helpful for a newbie..lov'd it thanks
Thanks for creating this device.
I’m looking up pick up one of these as an interface to Logic Pro (triggering drum sounds for creating patterns) and this has been VERY helpful!
Great Video. Clear & concise
Cons:
So lame for it to have sounds but not to have a 16-channel 16,000 note sequencer like every hundred dollar port sound did in 1990. And MIDI in and out, it being a controller and all.
Pros: I love all the functionality built into this. I love that it has a joystick. I love that ut has a speaker and i love that it tdkes batteries (everything digital shoould take batteries and have speakers).
All that is good about this device serms perfect for driving all the bits that are glaringly missing: a sequencer and MIDI ports.
So close, Numark!
what a great lesson, man... thanks for that! Incredible skills and it can show where we can get! Wonderfull!!!
very informative, thanks. 1 question- is the headphone output 100% clean if you run it through an amplifier?
Hi! Thanks for asking! The headphone output will absolutely be clean and noiseless if run to headphones or a stereo line-input (Aux input) on a mixer, powered speakers, or similar devices. Though, be careful not to set the headphone output volume too high if connecting to a device other than headphones. We would not recommend connecting the output directly to a guitar or bass amplifier.
too bad it doesn't have a looper or sequencer. it would be simple to add those features somehow. not sure why these devices always leave out the looping function. Cant use it to jam with, if there is no looper, would have to get an external looper pedal, and wire the audio, and then a separate monitor speaker, that is a large setup, might as well get a real arranger-keyboard at that point. MPK Play could easily include a looper inside to provide it easily..
YES!
I was ready to buy this until I realized it didn’t have a looper 😢
I just plug into my loop pedal and plug my headphones into it. Mad easy
@@ogchris_ Any loop pedal you'd recommend?
@@PhilHarlow How u loop it?
wish it had a loop function..
Excellent video. Lots of learning materials here. Thank you!
Thanks for the nice tutorial. I like the backround music a lot!
How about the transpose?
Thank you for the accurate description. I was starting thinking it was really better than a empty MPK, but in real it has too many (stupid) limitations, so it is to value very well if to buy this with sounds or without.
Sure.. it could be great if it was able to produce rithm patterns to use as simple drum machine base to practics on it. Otherwise all drum section is really totally useless. and in consequence all the keyboard.
How does this get through product design development without anyone suggesting that it needs a very simple sequencer/looper?
do you think there will be a update with more additional sounds?
I paired this with the Microfreak and bam! All I need! Use it with my guitar effects pedalboard and WhamBam!!
I am so buying this 🎹🎹
It would be so awesome to add a built in looper
yo does this thing have no sequencer? like i can't make a hihat line then kicks then snares and stuff? (on the fly, no software)
So this can be used in standalone connected to my MPC Live 2 (without a computer)?
Thanks for an amazing explanation
Hello. Which Ipad app do you recommend to share with MPK mini play?
Is It able even just to work as a simple controller? Like like the mk3?
Does this have a loop option? Or do I have to download a software and hook it up
you have to use it either with a hardware loop station/pedal or some software
Very helpful video.Thanks.
Hi, does anyone know if this has Transpose ?
Is there a version with a looper? Is there a version or alternative that has looper. Would u rather have the yamaha pss a50?
Is there no recording button built in which is odd if there isn't. It has a speaker
Thank you for the vid
What about controling midi? I am not interested in standalone function. I want to use it with Bandlab. Possible?
Could I play this through my Bass rig ?
How can I transpose this keyboard?
Can you install the software on multiple laptops or pc's? What if a laptop doesn't work anymore, etc.
hello and thanks for the review, I have a tablet charger with 5v and 1A, it can work?
i would love the othere brands adding a speaker too...
Hey! The link to the first videos that you suggest is private!!! I’m a novice. Can’t get it going with my rog ally X. Help!
Hi, thanks for the video. Is there any way to change the overall pitch of the internal sounds, say set the A note to 432 Hz?
Thanks, but my question was about altering the overall tuning of the internal sounds from standard A=440 hz so that all sounds shift to a different pitch together, like tuning a piano to a different tuning fork. My understanding is The X Y button only alters the pitch of a note that’s played, not the overall tuning.
Is there a way to connect this directly to my Juno ds88? Or must I go through a laptop or mixer?
Is it possible to program it to have the internal sounds on lets say the keys, then the pads can send midi signals, or the pads keys as sounds and the XY can be a midi controller? Or is it just either all internal sounds or midi signals?
thank you so much
I’m trying to figure out how to use the samples stuff from Akai and have it recorded to the software. The software only shows the keys button being pressed but not being put on the recording board
Needs a basic drum sequencer
Does this mk3 the same sound library of the previous version mini play?
Hi Davide! Yes, all versions of the MPK Mini Play come stock with all 128 instruments & sounds in the standard General MIDI sound set, as well as the 10 included drumkits.
Is there an android app that recognizes the akai and can use the akai built in sounds to loop? I only found apps that use the tablet's built-in mic
Luv this thing
Hi, you say that youre using an 1/8' output to a mixer. I tried plugging mine into either a guitar amp or via a looping pedal, but just got nothing. Is there something i'm not following or doing ??
You Have a Niche for tutorial videos
You do a video on
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Puedes hacer loops sin necesidad de PC?
No, no sé puede.
yes, if you use a hardware loop station/pedal
Play over and over😮
s there a way to transpose the keys in semitones +/- on the Mini Play MK3 without using the computer? I can see the Octave +/-, but how do I transpose in semitones on the hardware itself?
How do I loop?
the mpk mini doesn't have one built in. you gotta use software or connect a loop pedal.
Hello. Can anyone please help me with these 2 issues that I'm having with my MPK mini play?
1. When the arpeggiator is on, it repeats just one note when I play. For example, when I hit the G note, it plays G-G-G-G-G-G.... There is no ascending or dercending of any notes as an arpeggio should sound like.
2. I don't understand what is the function of the TAP TEMPO button. Nothing happens when I push it. It just blinks when the arpeggiator is on.
Thank you.
Does anyone know if you can change the actual color on the mpk pads?
Tried watching the previous video but it’s private :/
Hi Gabriel, apologies for that - we recently uploaded an updated version of that video. You can now find the new link in this video's description!
@@inMusicBrandsSupport awe sweet!!! I’ll check it out right now . Thank you!!!
Can you lock the keys to scales on this unit? For instance - is there a setting so all the keys play in major, minor, pentatonic, etc scales only?
If not, is that an available option on the regular MPK mini 3?
No. Please just learn some basic music theory.
hey i know this video is old and all and i probably sound dumb for asking but does is work with a DAW like FL Studio? what i mean is can i use the presets on the midi on my DAW?
Hey there! Yes, the MPK Mini Play will work as a MIDI controller with FL Studio or any other DAW. We recommend consulting official Image-Line documentation for setting up MIDI controllers for use with FL Studio, but here's a support article that can help you with the basics (note that this article is for the MPK Mini MK2, but the basic guidance for setting up & selecting a new MIDI controller is virtually identical): inmusicbrands.force.com/maudio/s/article/Akai-Pro-MPK-mini-mkII-Complete-Setup-with-FL-Studio
At 4:27 , he has the arpeggiator turned on and then touches one note(F) and we hear a three note arpegiated chord. How did he do that? I thought you have to hold down the chords to get it to arpeggiate. Did i miss something? Can anyone help? Thank you!
Those notes are octaves. So there's no "chord", just several F notes in different octaves. You control the span of octaves for the sequencer by holding Arpegiator On/Off and pressing keyboard keys with OCT labels. He explains it at 6:06.
Thank you!
Good morning I love
the 4 dials not really doing much at all in video audio
Just got mine, its 3 AA battery's
Can you plug this into a piano amplifier? 1/8 from headphone jack to 1/4 amplifier?
@@UPdan yes you can
But this it's not the same as the one in thumbnail 🤔
bro they should've replaced the arpeggiator with a record button so i can playback my piano or drums
But where to TRANSPOSE?! argh :(((((
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I’m sure you love that sound but terrible choice for a demo lol.
Great reviews otherwise though
منتج سيئ
انا اشتريته ووجد انه لا يعمل ألا على منتجات ابل. مثل اي باد . اي فون
ولم يخبرني بهذا قبل الشراء
منتج سيئ
خامات سيئ . بلاستيك رضيئ
لا انصح بشراء هذا المنتج سوف دندم
اسوء ميدي كيبورد على مستوي العالم
يعني اشتري ميدي كيبورد .ب 4000الاف جنية
ولازم اشتري منتج من ابل اي باد مثلا 40000الف جنية عشان اشغل عليه الميدي كيبور .
يا أخي احاااااااااااااااااااااا
Mod stick is rather a stupid design. How can you use it when you only have two hands, has no way to make it stay where you place it.
I used 3M hooks and a hair tie.
I have no idea how these kinds of people even have a job with that amount of logic.
"I used 3M hooks and a hair tie. " - that made me laugh. but if it does the job then it does the job. i assume it wasn't their intention in first place.