Akai MPK 225 MIDI Keyboard Review

[@asthmanaut3430]

a quick way to quantize (snap your sounds on beat) in the piano roll is to press CNTRL + Q. this is a huge time saver rather then fixing each note individually

[@insanedrummer89]

Yeah fl even has to where you can do that with transients now with audio tracks

[@apprenticej9406]

this is amazing ive waited my whole life for this now i can finally compose..... Wheels on the bus, thank you!

[@insanedrummer89]

Apprentice J haha I Gota hear that

[@KevinGriffin-dn7jy]

I'm buying this one for sure! Also, it looks the most user-friendly. Very straight forward button program layout. I'm sold! ☝️👀👍

[@Yakiraw]

Do you know any similar midi/keyboard+sampler that has sounds but also lets you loads sounds into it and store them? To be able to play without conecting to a computer

[@MediaMusik777]

i got this to use with my mpc and it maps perfect and latency is zero and the this has after touch,midi in and out , dc port,expression,easy to program don't need a software editor .Keys are stiff but its like all other premium keys they let you break them in to your playing style.I have a fatar from moog and it feels the same.

[@austinallenofficial]

I’m in FL Studio but the device does not show up in midi settings. It is plugged in and lights up with pads being reactive. But I cannot find device in midi settings to connect. Any help?

[@insanedrummer89]

It’s audio, an audio driver

[@austinallenofficial]

@@insanedrummer89 I went to akai website but I do not see audio driver for mpk225 in my list of downloads under the registered device. Do you have link to driver?

[@insanedrummer89]

@@austinallenofficial oh my bad I thought this was a comment on my focusrite 18i20 video which is an audio driver. Your right akai mpk is midi. Yeah the most current driver should be available on the website for sure. The device should show up in the midi and then you should be able to click it and say enable.

[@austinallenofficial]

@@insanedrummer89 There isn't a driver on their website is the issue. When I register the product it shows me the software needed to download and a driver is not mentioned. I even browsed the website.

[@insanedrummer89]

@@austinallenofficial turn it off and back on turn computer off and back on. But yeah you install all the software for the device you should be able to use it, not sure man

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Just getting into this stuff. Seems like the instrument library is absolutely central to the richness of a composition. Which DAW has the "best" library? And which has the best "aftermarket" ecosystem of additional synth instruments? I have a degree in music theory & composition and have been making music my entire life; I feel that I will want a robust library of sounds and instruments.

[@insanedrummer89]

For sure. Logic and FL are what I use the most but like you said, composers spend mad money on library’s. Like Kontact and such

[@reallyhappenings5597]

@@karlsmith2451 Try learning some.

[@KallusGarnet]

Does the transport controls on the keyboard work with fl studio, rec play stop...

[@paulbrandenberg]

Thx for your video - best Paul

[@isaacthedr]

I feel like you just need more time with it. I love mine I don’t just use the pads for drums but also sampling which you can also do with the keys, the pitch and mod wheel makes it even better. I clicked on this to learn more about my mpk but ended up getting old info on fl...give it time. Your rite tho sometimes I miss typing my notes in but the process of velocity and and not really having to click everything is nice, love thy mpk!!

[@insanedrummer89]

Isaac Campbell thanks for the perspective. I bought a Yamaha 88 keyboard. I really just couldn’t get into the two octave thing. But glad you enjoy yours bro.

[@DjEikoymusiclab]

can it be use on any daws?

[@TheRobGuard]

My pads, etc doesn't lite up when starting the mpk225, only the display lights up, nothing else works… I'm using the USB through a hub C connected to the computer...

[@insanedrummer89]

Robin Gardner yeah man this thing is a bitch and a half to get started, I went like three days till I figured it out. All I can say is watch KZbin vids. I think I remember the first step is downloading all the software from their website, it’s a bunch of steps though.

[@TheRobGuard]

@@insanedrummer89 It was easily fixed by simply pluggin the cord directly into a USB port on the computer instead of through the USB hub. The Akai mpk225 didnt get enough juice via the hub, I guess...

[@insanedrummer89]

Robin Gardner nope my computer didn’t have enough usb 3.0 ports (only had 1) so I had to get that hub to get everything to work correctly.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Which DAW has the biggest i.e. most expandable and well-supported ecosystem of aftermarket synthetic instruments?

[@لوفايالقرأن]

Please answer my QUESTION... I am willing to buy akai mini but i saw this review and i am confused which one to buy.no money issue but i only want to have alot of features and settings..thats all Please reply i am waiting

[@insanedrummer89]

It’s a comfort thing. I wouldn’t be comfortable trying to put those little keys, so I got this one for the bigger keys, and then realized I really want an 88 key full size keyboard so I sold it and got that. It’s all about what your going to do with it and why you want it and what feels good to play/use to you man.

[@2ndperspective418]

@@smnjp1582 how much?

[@danafogel4396]

Hello, I have a question. We got this MPK 225 to our kid who is 14. We'er using the ableton Live Lite version and quite getting lost. Any opinion regarding this software or any other one you recommend that can work with this midi? is there an option to contact you directly with couple more questions? The kid has a lot of passion but we keep hitting a wall figuring out Ableton Live lite software. thank you.

[@insanedrummer89]

I hate ableton. Fl Studio.

[@insanedrummer89]

Email me [e-mail]

[@creativemindloveworks]

do I need a PC to hear sound? or can I use an audiobox? where does the bass guitar sound comes from? sorry I speak german don´t get it

[@keithmurray9241]

Yo! I just bought one and so far loving it! Question I’m hoping you can answer is arpeggiator setting menu is so clunky. I make a change in the settings on that page and every time I audition the changes (like pattern) it dumps me out to the main menu. Then I have to hit edit+arpeggio to get back to the menu to try something different. Is there a way to just stay in that menu while auditioning various settings? I must be doing something stoopid wrong. Makes no sense the menus would be designed this way!?

[@TaxideaTaxis]

My man drinking the Abita Amber. My go to beer lol

[@insanedrummer89]

TaxideaTaxis haha that was my souvenir from when me and a bunch of friends went to New Orleans

[@billtomasello2333]

Awesome video. This is the one I was going to buy. Very helpful.

[@insanedrummer89]

just hit my link up in the description bro!

[@Nehemiah33]

Can you export sounds out to the midi to save?

[@dontecoleman783]

How can i get the sound to come out. Better yett even hook it up 2 my laptop what do i dew?

[@insanedrummer89]

Donte Coleman usb. And then you need a DAW like FL Studio then you go to options, general. Click on your midi keyboard and click enable.

[@honestfisherman3041]

Great vid man this is Cam

[@insanedrummer89]

HonestFisherman haha your just testing googles limit huh man

[@honestfisherman3041]

Barret's Music Education you dang right I am lol.

[@jmganjaman]

Thanks..just bought one..this review helps

[@TheRealPac3]

How do you set the midi to FL studio ? my display screen only say "Preset: 1..etc

[@insanedrummer89]

P.a.C. Sold it. Don’t remember but it’s literally got a preset just for FL studio. The most important thing from what I remember is make sure that in your settings in fl studio that the midis controller is selected and enabled correctly.

[@krisharris7302]

what type of mixer are you using

[@SurgeCess]

Nice video, thats a great looking keyboard!

[@posyo2265]

Can you import samples to play or edit them later?

[@erik1856]

Anybody knows how to make this thing work with GarageBand. The MPK225 doesn't have the preset for GarageBand.

[@mahatana_r]

Are the knobs infinity loop or with a maximum-minimum?

[@ihategoogle700]

The physical knobs free spin indefinitely either direction

[@steffenmiehrig3843]

Thanks a lot man ! .. but next time please turn off the snare carpet on your drum set behind *lol*

[@Nomad4u]

Can you use it with out a pc and just plug it in a pa and play?

[@wavdream7628]

Eulogy of the 90s you’ll need an mpk play for that

[@keithmurray9241]

No. It’s a controller only. No sound generation capabilities

[@lottbeats334]

mine stop working what do i do

[@boomboombaby9140]

Buy another one

[@duoshorn]

Liberry?

[@insanedrummer89]

Who what now

[@saltyshellback]

Cool! So you can play "Jingle Cats" with that thing! 😄

[@insanedrummer89]

saltyshellback hahaha I totally googled that one, that’s hilarious. You def could.

[@Execusiner1000]

Did you sale it? I will like to buy it

[@StreetHeatBeatz]

I'll buy! I'm in the market!

[@eduardoguerrero7850]

Dude! Don’t forget to turn off that snare!!! :D

[@insanedrummer89]

For sure ! True words.

[@ChristianSchebitz]

Sorry, only makes sense if users can see what you do on your Mac!

[@bryancastaneda_]

does it work with Logic Pro

[@insanedrummer89]

Bryan Castaneda to my knowledge all midi controllers are designed to be compatible with all major DAWs

[@subrooytgd5816]

is it better tha mpk mini?

[@insanedrummer89]

I wouldn’t say it’s worth the extra cost unless you really want full sized keys and more durable pads.

[@swampratt36]

Props to both you and Tony , both of y'all's skill sets are commendable ! Me ...i got a PhD education -- Post hole digger 🤣 and am electronically challenged on so many levels .

[@insanedrummer89]

swampratt36 a Laborer is valuable to everyone man! Believe me, dad has taught me the value of all kinds of labor lol. But thanks! Just do what you love long enough and it’ll pay you back eventually.

[@robroche1752]

Very helpful Tnx

[@wilcandou]

Hmm about a 30ms latency there.

[@insanedrummer89]

Yeah but I was being a noob. Go to settings. Audio. Pick the best driver and change the buffer time in the 200-500 range. Should fix it.

[@devmanify]

I hear your snare there haha

[@Tinyten]

3:09 Oh shit.. here we go. I am Iroooon ... nope.

[@insanedrummer89]

Hahaha

[@Powerfuture83]

Flip the little thing on ur snare lol

[@antoniocarlosstocco9238]

Toca alguma coisa.

[@ArtisanTony]

Cool!

[@insanedrummer89]

Sold it!

[@ArtisanTony]

@@insanedrummer89 hmm

[@CarlitoM77]

@@insanedrummer89 why'd u sell it? I was thinking about picking one up today.

[@insanedrummer89]

Carlos Molina I’m just not big “beat maker.” I write songs or compositions usually. And I couldn’t get use to only having two octaves, just posted a vid on the keyboard I got for my home studio instead. But it just wasn’t for me.

[@marilynprodnick8263]

"thirty-two-second notes" :)

[@insanedrummer89]

I know it’s one of my silliest tendencies. I still say that all the time like a goober

[@porkncheese8293]

i wannabe your friend

[@insanedrummer89]

Haha subscribe bro!

[@vborg001]

Nice!

[@insanedrummer89]

vborg001 thanks!

[@ongkingsadewa4145]

Nice keybord

[@insanedrummer89]

App it!

[@ongkingsadewa4145]

Barret's Music kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHS9p6WFrLuMj6c

[@SuperG-bb8le]

review of the akai turns into a fruity loops lesson with hardly any review of the akai

[@olafkliemt1145]

this thing is not a bitch but actually pretty easy to set up.

[@vibecastle5434]

more of a fruity loops tutorial lol. cheers non the less

[@dee66daniel72]

zeitverschwendung ..

[@insanedrummer89]

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