Akai Professional MPK mini Play MK3

Akai Professional MPK mini Play MK3 Product Details

Description

Play music, anywhere

Musical inspiration can arrive in any place, and MPK mini Play mk3 is the perfect portable companion tocapture those melodies and harmonies anytime, anywhere. Thanks to a battery-powered performance of14+ hours, MPK mini Play mk3 users don't have to worry about power adapters, chargers or cables,when it's time to make music. The upgraded, integrated speaker provides increased output power andadditional bass, making improvising and playing music even more fun now. With the improvedlistening experience, users can immerse themselves in 128 built-in instruments and drum kits, including acoustic andelectric pianos, synth leads and pads, and more. If using the speaker for the moment is notappropriate, MPK mini Play mk3 also features a 3.5mm headphone output for practicing or songwriting quietlywithout disturbing others.

Professional Performance

At the heart of MPK mini Play mk3 is the new Gen 2 keyboard. It offers dynamic performance and preciseprecise touch response, with a playing feel that users are sure to appreciate. While theMPK mini Play mk3 retains its sleek, compact size, it takes playability and comfort to the next level.and is ready for hours of play. The 8 drum pads received an upgrade and are now true velocity-sensitiveMPC drum pads, providing optimal feel and response for even the most percussive drum sections.offer. Thanks to its class-compliant plug-and-play capability, the MPK mini Play mk3 can also be used as a powerful MIDI-controller that instantly connects to your favorite DAW and can be used for music production right out of the box.music production. 4 assignable endless knobs provide versatile control over MIDI parameters,such as pan or automation, for super-precise editing. Thanks to its sturdy construction and finish, thethe MPK mini Play mk3 can be safely stored in a backpack or bag alongside other music production accessories for travel.stowed away.

Endless creativity with MPC Beats software DAW - effects and instruments included.

The MPK mini Play mk3 includes MPC Beats, the powerful desktop music creation and recording software DAW for Mac and PC.and recording for Mac and PC, based on the legendary MPC hardware. With a full range ofmusical instrument plug-ins, effect plug-ins, and audio and drum samples, MPC Beats is the best way toto make great-sounding music fast. In addition to the MPC Beats desktop software DAW, MPK miniPlay mk3 also includes several world-class plug-in instruments from award-winning sound design company AIRMusic Technology. Available in both AU and VST formats are: Hybrid 3 - a powerful,polyphonic analog synthesizer, Mini Grand - an acoustic piano instrument, and Velvet - a vintage electric piano instrument.vintage piano instrument.

Educational software included

MPK mini Play mk3 includes a melodics tutorial package. Available as a desktop and iPad app, Melodics provides.lessons for MIDI keyboard, pad controllers and electric drums, with customized, genre-spanning lessonsand real-time feedback. Melodics helps develop necessary skills for music creation.The free Melodics download includes 60 lessons to get you started, and thanks to plug-and-play, there's nocomplex setup required. Log in to Melodics with your new MPK mini Play mk3 and discoverMusic performance exercises and lessons that are fun and engaging.

Features:

• Includes NKS support: This controller unlocks seamless control of over 2,000+ NKS instruments and effects. It enables users to load instruments and effects, tweak parameters, browse and manage presets with tangible controls, keeping creators’ minds and hands on the music. No time is wasted creating, saving, and resetting controller parameter mappings.
• Includes free Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select bundle packed with synths, sampled instruments, and studio effects suited to your genre of choice to start experiencing the seamless connection between the controller and NKS.
• Akai Professional - MPK mini Play MK3
• Battery-powered mini keyboard instrument
• More than 100 internal drum and instrument sounds
• New, larger built-in speaker with increased volume and more powerful bass
• Premium, dynamic 25-key Gen-2 keyboard
• (8) real MPC drum pads for long-lasting performance
• (4) assignable knobs to control MIDI parameters
• OLED display for visual feedback
• 3.5mm headphone output
• USB port for class-compliant MIDI controller functionality
• Power supply: Via USB or 4 AA alkaline batteries
• Dimensions (width x depth x height): 317 x 178 x 58 mm
• Weight: 0.86 kg

NKS Support - Free NI KOMPLETE Select: