AKAI MPK MINI MK3 | AN UPGRADE TO THE CLASSIC BUDGET MIDI CONTROLLER

Taking a look at the brand new Akai MPK Mini MK3 - the an update and upGRADE to the class mini midi controller. New features include a new keybed (better feeling keyboard!), endless encoders, and a SCREEN! For those looking for a budget MIDI controller whether you are a pro music producer, or beginner home studio musician, it's worth checking out the new MPK.
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TIMESTAMPS:
Intro 0:00 - 1:06
Unboxing 1:06 - 2:20
Features Overview 2:20 - 5:31
Feature & DAW Testing 5:31 - 12:08
Scale On Pads 12:08 - 12:46
Impressions 12:46 - 13:43
Making A Beat 13:43 - 16:15
What's Missing? 17:03 - 19:02
Final Thoughts & Outro 19:02 - 20:21
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[@BlabberizeYT]

"I'm not a professional finger drummer" and then proceeds to lay down a phat beat hahahahah

[@Taetro]

haha there are far better than me that's for sure :)

[@niteshsarkar]

@@Taetro hey bro when do you think midi 2.0 come to beginner level controllers like this?

[@captivesojourner]

Phat? 👴🏾

[@Tye2K]

Was just about to say that lmfao

[@elykadia]

god that balcony scene made my hands SWEAT

[@Taetro]

lollll

[@AnayalatorFromThaBay]

Man time flies. I bought my Mk2 based on your review video. Your videos were great already but they've gotten even better. Thanks for the great content!

[@wildlikewolvesofficial3895]

I ordered one of these bad boys before even seeing this video... your overview of the controller got me pretty stoked for its arrival but the sick jam at the end is what really floored me. Good shit dude.

[@youngvet1993]

Man the amount of content you are putting out is crazy. Thanks for keeping us entertained and inspired during this time! Nice as always!

[@Taetro]

tryna keep it flowing! make sure you show up to the content you like so I can keep making it! :)

[@benlapak187]

Wow these changes make this a super good tool for live performances like looping sessions. So glad to see stuff like this in such a cheap controller.

[@somnium291]

I love how everywhere you make music it has to be a nice setting!

[@ReachingWisdom]

Just got mine and it is my first MIDI controller. Took me a bit to figure a few things out and have a ways to go so more videos would be great! Subscribed and thanks for sharing! I'm an old school rock n roll guitar guy so this is a new realm for me but so far Reaper is working great with it and glad I didn't jump right into getting my wishlist Akai(MPC X) ha! Thanks again friend!

[@envykilla9992]

I'm for sure getting this for Christmas, good review man👍

[@HEYitsTRAV]

I just ordered this controller. I record at home with very simple acoustic guitar and vocal setup, but I have wanted to start experimenting with some ambient sounds with my existing music, and also I’ve been a big fan of lo-fi so I want to try making some beats and songs in that world. I feel a little intimidated honestly because I’m just a GarageBand user and don’t know much about building beats or any of that. But I’m thankful to have found your channel because you make awesome music and you seem like a good teacher to learn from.

[@spartancm68]

This is the best tutorial can't wait to buy one soon! So inspiring!

[@kengruz669]

Nice to see the improvements on the 3. Also appreciated and agree with your wish list for this and hopefully the next version.

[@Taetro]

thanks Ken!

[@prithiraj_34.]

I like your video content and the explanation U r the only guy i came across who explain nicely to the beginners Keep going cause I'm gonna support u

[@brianpremannhav548]

Great review and fantastic info!

[@Khordmaster]

You are on your way to that 100k subscriber mark. That's so awesome. I've been rocking with your content for only a few months now but everything is so well done, informative, and entertaining. Picking up a lot of valuable tips for my channel. Also after watching this video I feel like I need this keyboard for my iPad pro (even though I really don't NEED it but you know what I mean 😎)

[@riadiputra]

That endless encoder knobs are the most relieving!!! Great to know that!

[@Jeaspear]

Amazing tutorials, who needs education when you've got this! Keep em coming, you inspire and motivate your viewers with a AHA moments after another! Cheers!

[@DarnelNeel]

the video scenes of the beatmaking part is awesome !! love your music bro !

[@mikeyspikey001]

Could you please do a breakdown tutorial of how you made the sounds and beat with your Akai? that was just super dope!

[@Drumming_Monkey]

I am happy I waited for the mk3. Was about to buy the mk2 and just thought they may come up with a new one soon. Will definitely get this one.

[@wiktoria_dyszy]

I didn’t know they gonna release mk3. Thanks for showing it, looks really nice, now it can be compare with other midi keyboard in styling

[@roripocket6273]

amazing Review! thanks

[@lvnivnivn]

Great features. Much improved !!!

[@MayAnneLuyun]

Woooooaaaah MK3 😍 thanks for this review taetro!

[@Taetro]

thanks for watching May :)

[@dubjay1981]

Excellent video, best I’ve seen for the MPK. Thank you 🙏

[@Taetro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alfonzograham1189]

Thanks a lot for demonstrating how to use the Akai MPK mini-3, I got one I'm a beginner at using the Akai & DAW software, so your videos are really helpful, and encouraging thanks a lot.

[@Taetro]

I’m so glad Alfonzo!

[@svpnoel]

Thanks for comprehensive review!

[@88keyz]

Wow that built in arp and how it can be changed is cool 👍🏾

[@mendozagabo3657]

Duuuude! The aesthetic of the black/white and the beat are fire!

[@Taetro]

thankssss

[@danielroberson5932]

Glad to see them stepping up! Novation was definitely coming for the crown with the mini Mk3.

[@robertarmstrong7540]

Well done dude!

[@MitrankShah]

Need a deadly comparision between novation launchkey mini mk3 and this one!!!!!!

[@nisharrk]

yeaahhhh

[@Visualbugtv]

YES YES YES!

[@Taetro]

guess we're gonna make it happen

[@MitrankShah]

@@Taetro so exciteddddd !!!!!

[@arnav4253]

I ordered launchkey yesterday ! Should i cancel and get this ? Pls telllll

[@EnriquePage91]

I didn't actually think anything could make me want to ditch my MPK 2 black. This is beautiful!!! Well, eventually I'll need a replacement for sure. BTW, I've opened my MPK Mini 2, and in fact the keys ARE just a piece of bending plastic. There is literally no mechanism other than that, so I am VERY glad to hear they've changed the keybed!

[@paulha3430]

I want to dive into this home studio hobby and this video really helps. At least a good starting point for my first equipment. Thanks!

[@manpost18]

Great Review

[@JQXIZNXT]

I just mine and can't wait to play with it.

[@MattLavergne4]

Ok but whose been here since his early reviews of the MK2 back in the day 😅😅 super excited to see them take in feedback! I think Akai is FINALLY able to take in customer response into product design??? So glad they're changing their ways!

[@Taetro]

haha you may be right!!

[@MattLavergne4]

@@Taetro now if they could make this but in a 37 key version to take on the Novation series?? That would be awesome too!

[@MatthewStratton]

Nice video! Nice controller! I dig the upgraded continuous encoders 👍

[@cowboydestroy]

best demo and tutorial that i have found - thanks!

[@mannyadewale8732]

This is such a great update to the MPK Mini -- but now it makes it harder to choose between this and the Minilab mk2; I see in the comments that a comparison might be underway -- I'd love to see you compare these two as well as the Launchkey Mini mk3! Thanks, Taetro!

[@adityaverma8474]

Seems super cool !! I really like the different templates for different daws, definitely helpful

[@Taetro]

for sure!!

[@chiranjibbaruah9774]

I like the black one

[@chrisbarton708]

I was about to buy mkii. I’m glad I just saw this video. I remember from one of your other videos that you expected Akai to answer to the MiniLab and LaunchKey mini newest versions. I couldn’t wait and now it’s here. I wish they had a quick setup for Cubase, which I use, but I think I’ll manage. I haven’t seen it on Amazon yet, hoping to use a gift card to purchase it. Thanks, Taetro.

[@88keyz]

That full level on and function is nice also 👍🏾

[@SparklSeoul]

Cannot wait to get my own soon! 🥰

[@AdilConstantineMusic]

Looks great and I totally agree with you on the transport control being built-in instead of Arpeggiator

[@Taetro]

for sure. Thanks for watching man!

[@joerogancommentsection3104]

great video thanks!

[@WILEY67]

Best review to date, no one else made it so what it's was made to to but you. They should pay you, thank you and yes I wanna know everything I can about that beat. 👍🏾

[@wnysnoopy]

Dope vid. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@stevelopezuser]

Beautiful content !

[@Taetro]

thank you Steven

[@eliteempireproductions4320]

JUST GOT THE #AKAI MPK2 IN DECEMBER. CANT WAIT TO TRY ONE OF THESE

[@samuelmessiha8609]

So awesome man. Just amazing!!

[@Taetro]

:)

[@MrDexterSr]

The beat at the end was 🔥

[@Taetro]

thanks William :)

[@section23]

Great breakdown, nice one

[@sidneymays]

Incredible demo dude. That beat at the end was lit as well! Subbed 😎. Keep it up 👏🙏🏻✌️

[@fiya..]

finally got my akai mk3!!!

[@fernandoosorio8464]

Awesome upgrade on the AKAI MPK Mini! The new aesthetics are very welcomed, and also I hope it really has sturdy keys and not that plasticky feel. For the time, I own an M-AUDIO Oxygen25, which is also pretty good.

[@DimoDimov1]

Taetro has a voice of a yoga instructor. I find these videos very calming

[@lpena962]

I love the White "storm trooper" version. I use Ableton too and you gave me great insight on the new improvements. I have the an old MPK 1st version. Looking to upgrade all equipment to white. Great video.

[@Taetro]

thanks so much :)

[@miamiwindowwashers]

Nice. Thank You.

[@JemacMauricio]

Thank you for this video my friend. I'm wondering what do the words next to the knobs (DIVISION, SWING, MODE, OCT, ...) mean or do. Thank you

[@lifeofyusufkerem]

Great controller! They really improved up on it.

[@Taetro]

absolutely

[@disabled_llc]

Very Nice 👊🏾

[@mateoconk]

Just picked up today. They better be a year away from MK4. Excited nonetheless. Thanks Taetro!

[@margaritaramos992]

Great video

[@88keyz]

Wow this has some grate features for sign design 👍🏾

[@Bashia_]

Loving your videos 👏 super awesome and informative. Great job!

[@Taetro]

appreciate you Bashia! loving your songs as well!

[@gutterchildaz]

Great video I just got this and your video is the best I've seen about how to use it. More tutorials on how you make a song like that would be awesome!

[@Taetro]

for sure!

[@mastermelardoz]

Nice you got yourself a new subscriber. Ima learn how to use this by watching you

[@ritopindotero]

Really want to have 1 of this. Soon

[@fear2fuckup]

Can't wait for that giveaway this controller will really help me

[@nineeast8730]

The Universe is truly amazing. Been looking at midi controllers for weeks on Amazon to replace my busted mk2. Now in the middle of a pandemic Akai dropped this hardware WOOOW. Only thing left to do is see what the shipping to Barbados is going to be like. There is a force in the Universe indeed. We'll done AKAI. Taetro keep producing those videos man. You keep us up to speed.🙏🏼

[@Taetro]

the force is strong with this one. Let me know how it goes with the shipping

[@Mgrves]

Same fr

[@nineeast8730]

@@Taetro shipping is a GO!

[@Taetro]

NINE EAST yesssssss

[@nineeast8730]

@@Taetro 🙏🏽

[@SaintTutter]

I NEED ONE!!!

[@cocobrother]

Thanks, I just purchased the AKAI MPK-3 mini. In my opinion, this video is more informative than the web-site. Can you make a video explaining the function and definition of those infinity knobs and the notations above the bank of keys. Once again, thanks for the tutorial.

[@DaveDaHunt3R]

fortunatelly i didn't buy the mk2 because i wasn't sure wich one to buy between the akai, the arturia and the novation , but since they released the Mk3 with all these improvements at the same price of the mk2 , i will definitelly buy this one (i'll go with the black and white edition, even if i am a bit disappointed since they haven't made the red edition like they did with the mk2) Awesome review btw!

[@RobbieSko]

Awesome! Great overhead cam too 🎊🎥👏🏼

[@Taetro]

thanks Robbie!

[@darwinyoung11]

Wish it had Studio One setup. DOPE...FIYA...🔥...💪🏾...👊🏾...🙏🏾

[@snaredrum954]

Black & white version is 🔥💯 thanks for sharing the features, your skill and that mask 😷🙌

[@Taetro]

thankssss!!

[@TasahsBlog]

those keys seems great

[@alfonzograham1189]

That was an awesome video. I need to know this stuff because I'm getting an Akai in the mail soon, and I'm just a beginner So thanks for the video, I can't wait to get my Akai limited edition, and to learn and eventually perfect making music.

[@snjv_official]

so freaking lit man ! LOVE FROM NEPAL !!

[@shwirpyshwirp4018]

Just waiting til akai finally put bluetooth on the MPK. Their LPK wireless worked really well

[@Leo-pr7ly]

I'm mad, that there is NOTHING in the package, that tells me how to use the MPK ...but glad you are showing this all, no idea how I would have found this all out by myself.

[@michaeledward2950]

Appreciate the great information and thanks to you and this video I'm picking up the AKAI MPK MINI MK3 instead of the KMII I almost bought.

[@nisharrk]

Your reviews are always the best :) The controller is pretty cool. Comparison with launchkey mini mk3 awaited

[@Taetro]

thanks Nisharrk!

[@user-lw8vb9fb8h]

5:02 you are absolutely right. My mk2's keys has been broken due to the fracture of the only part of the plastic which supports the key, which is definitely not reliable enough to consider a pro product.

[@88keyz]

For black Friday this year I am considering buying a new midi controller so far the atom sq is on my list this maybe get put on my top 5 list for a black Friday purchase I already own a nektar impact lx25 and korg nanopad2 it's been a while since I have bought a midi controller so I'll be watching this channel a lot over the next few months to help me make a decision thanks much appreciated 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@88keyz]

Addon I am really interested in some gear for mixing I have looked at the korg controll 2 it's cheap and seems like it will get the job done still tho I want something with a little more feature and functionality??? Any suggestions?

[@iDraw4life1]

I love the black and white version! GREAT video Taetro, I would love to see a breakdown on the track you made.

[@Taetro]

ok stay tuned!

[@cappleproductions8654]

16:14 definitely! you didnt make a breakdown in a long time as well kinda watching late, but dope vid as always

[@Taetro]

well really the streams are like full 2 hour breakdowns lol but I'll get on making this one!

[@rokogizdic3527]

Damn I can't wait to see how this one does compare with Novation Launchkey mini mk3

[@FUSIONMAKER17]

Awesome ❤️❣️💯

[@KennySA]

wish i had one

[@ghoulifyed]

I just bought one 😌

[@malibuice650]

Very much appreciate the video. Been looking in to starting this, and haven't found a decent, simple explanation of what each key does, mind you im brand new, so I know nothing. Nonetheless, thank you.

[@sooraj7879]

Beat is dope

[@samuelmessiha8609]

This thing is amazing though

[@swarajnanda7874]

Thanks for the ASMR, totally forgot I had mine on.... lol

[@88keyz]

Beat 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SuppyBro]

daaang the white with black keys edition is straight fire

[@Taetro]

totttttallly fire

[@dvvvideo]

Klass!