Can the MVAVE SMK II Beat The AKAI MPK MINI?

[@JuanGarcia77_]

Man, brands like MVAVE are helping a lot here in Brasil. This guys are making things more affordable for us. I already started collecting they products kkkk

[@coloursinthedark]

Oi Juan! Como eles estão fazendo? Abaixando o preço pra compensar os impostos? Fiquei interessado!

[@beatsbylio]

O meu SMK-25 chegou da Amazon ontem, pelo preço de R$305, mas fui taxado em R$127, mesmo assim acho que compensa com a qualidade e tudo o que ele entrega. Ja estou usando e amando, essa semana irei gravar o Review para postar aqui no KZbin.

[@panetoneblue6026]

Sim!

[@rockerets]

True, but the hype is a bit late in my country (Indonesia) i play guitar, and already have cube baby and upgraded to Tank G. Any brand can't ever beat those.

[@fagnercristinodias4320]

@@beatsbylio como vc fez para configurar?

[@Whautum]

Sorry but where can I find the manual to set up the controller with logic pro? I cannot even connect to to my macbook... The bluetooth doesn't even find it.

[@runeg286]

Incredible that Bluetooth is a killer feature here in 2024. But it actually is. I'm picking up a MVAVE just because I would love the freedom of a wireless MIDI keyboard.

[@NaboIsModo]

What did you think? I’m thinking about getting the same one

[@purplegurl76]

My minilab MKII is ageing badly compared to the new midi controllers on the market now. I think this MVAVE may have just shot to the top of my next purchase list.

[@Taetro]

It's a great point!!

[@beenay18]

I just love the layout of the drum pads. Two rows of 8 pads. I never understood the logic behind multiple rows of 4 pads which is just uncomfortable to use two hands for drumming. And bluetooth is just sweet.

[@beenay18]

I want 3 octave midicontroller from m-vave with built-in/replacable sound. And 3 rows of 8 drum pads.

[@SixteenVoice]

This used to be Arturia's role. It is a little sad to see that now that Mvave is Arturia-ing Arturia as far as being the innovative disrupter that consumers trust more than the other guys 😢

[@duranmxx]

I kinda of agree with your point, but the minilab 3 is actually amazing in its own way, they aren´t trying anymore to directly compete with akai and I like that

[@dovesfan1]

I just got the arturia minilab 3, absolutely love it.

[@DJSockmonkeyMusic]

Ive been thinking about grabbing one of these just to check it out, and im feeling a lot more inclined now. Its not perfect, but for use with my phone, it seems pretty good. Certainly good enough for jamming and idea generation when im not in the home studio. Thanks man.

[@bluebird1954]

U welcome 🤗

[@domwonders]

In the section "Control for Other DAWs" in your video, you show a PDF with some layouts and presets and for different daw's. I couldn't find that on the internet. Can you please share a link to it?

[@NonmarKINGsoul]

Where is the link for the Mac midi utility? I don’t see it in the description. Also where did you get the guide for the DAW setup? I can’t find anything on their website. Thanks.

[@pattrizli]

I'm hoping you found it given your message was three months ago! Any chance you can point me in the right direction. Having the same problem - only a very basic guide nicked in the box, and not the detailed Ableton setup guide in this video. Thanks!

[@M_Gabay]

Thanks. Please make full review and tips on this m-vave ii 🙏🏻

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

I wish MVave or MWave made a 37 key version.

[@hendropu6811]

My wish exactly.. please do create the 37keys, M Vave 🙏

[@JeremiasMarful]

For anyone who's looking for configurate the SMK for your daw just press "MCP" and then the correct pad depending on your DAW: 01 - Ableton 02 - Fl Studio 03 - Cubase 04 - Logic Pro 05 - Bitwig 06 - Studio One 07 - Reason 08 - Garage Band

[@bobsmith459]

fck i just bought the mark 1 like 2 months ago

[@creativedwill]

Take my money!!!😁😁😂 I just purchased it! This was a dope review and the product is exactly what I’ve been looking for!

[@WelcomeToTGOL]

I was struggling between minilab and mpk mini mk3… until i saw this video, thank Taetro

[@phillipmedia]

Is the mvave smk ii compatible with Mixcraft DAW?

[@NaboIsModo]

Hello, I tried finding the manual at 5:35 but I couldn’t find it and I’m having a hard time setting up. Please help 🙏

[@piotrb7934]

Can this device (M-WAVE smk II) send Sysex messages by pressing PADs?

[@bdgubd]

So it doesn’t matter unless ur mobile and “dont” have a adapter with jack. Guess its all curated to ones personal choice….But what is ur personal preference n why Taetro???

[@josefismael]

Picked up one of these the other day along with an akai mk3 mini for comparison. I don't have a ton of experience with midi controllers but the mvave felt a little less sturdy than the akai. But I actually like the pads on the mvave better - they probably won't last as long as an MPC but at this price point they probably won't be the first things to fail. @taetro How did you get that "smk-25 ii daw setup up manual"? Can't seem to find it online and didn't come in the box. Does it come from the mac app you mention?

[@astigace]

What app is being used on the iPad?

[@RobinDupuy]

Hello Taetro, Thank you always for your great tutorials. Where did you get the information to set the M-VAVE SMK II to Ableton?

[@Christopher-xn8qk]

Just bought mine off Temu $63 USD.. mvave sk2

[@LuckeySev]

Is it compatible with Mixcraft 10 Pro?

[@spenceryork8043]

Does anyone know how to connect this thing to a computer, the included instructions just say to plug it in lol

[@avalotikeshwara6136]

A look at the manufacturers site made me stay away from this controller.

[@stephenbreitling2327]

is there a difference in terms of drum pad quality between mark 1 and mark 2? i actually wasn't too happy about the pads of version 1.

[@JAdeWii_]

Been wanting to check this out 🔥

[@ajmckinney33]

So what app do you use with the iPad? I’m trying to set my son up to play and have some fun with something like this.

[@tablaninja]

Having a battery powered controller with a MIDI output has been a Unicorn level search of mine for well over a year. I want one to use with my DirtyWave m8

[@lllGoRlll]

hello. please share the instructions on smk25 ll

[@wunzit]

can you show how you completely set up with the M-vave smk II with your ableton live

[@CraftyOldGit]

Very useful video, thanks. I checked the price on Amazon UK and saw a used/good one from Amazon Warehouse little more than half price. Bought it. Arrives tomorrow. Have a coffee on me -- $ on the way.

[@Taetro]

sippin on the coffee now! enjoy the jams!

[@ulmusmusic]

All this talk about unsubscribing when so close to 300k subs lol. I completely understand the intent behind it though, and we always appreciate Taetro's honesty

[@Taetro]

hahah please!! we need a correction in the numbers!! maybe 300k by the end of the year??

[@john_tabzz_official]

does it also work for cakewalk?

[@64242359]

Sorry newbie question. What actually this for? Is it for improv an original song? or just make a new music? Is it for composing EDM? Do I need to know instrument?

[@Taetro]

start here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGaxXoGZftGId9Usi=1WjjQ7FfgyLDXcJq

[@MVS_DJGillyGill]

@7:27 how would you compare the keybed say next to a novation 25key...i don't really like the keybed feel of the novation so just wondering if this is better?

[@MVS_DJGillyGill]

Any update on this?

[@blood_n_guts_murphy]

I have the keyboard only smaller one. Love the chord and scale features. So much easier to make fuller souding songs.

[@jeremejazz]

For the smk 25 mini, do the smart chord feature play minor chords when under scale mode?

[@notmyrealaccount8564]

@@jeremejazz I think you can specify that by either holding the arp button and pressing one of the keys with extra options listed above or using the app which lets you change midi settings and presets which has more options.

[@johnong2655]

How is the battery?

[@arnaldosound]

Hie friend. Great video. Do you know the function of the two yellow pads next to the undo pad? I can't found any assignments... Thanks!

[@FutureDubOrchestra]

Hi TAETRO, really great video, & so easy to follow along. can you tell me how far you can be from the M-VAVE SMK-25-25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller, I have seen no information on how far away & distance you can be. also can you still use the keyboard via Bluetooth & your audio Interface of choice together, so the audio output & sound of keyboard is playing via your audio interface even though your using Bluetooth connect?

[@ThaDru]

Is there a way to do MCP control with this on iPad for Loopy Pro? I see there is a MacOS app, but is there an iOS app? If not, that would seem like a pretty major oversight for a controller that is designed for portable music production.

[@santossouto]

Hey man, I bought the MVAVE SMK-25 II. It is my first MIDI controller, but I'm not able to make it work on Windows. I've downloaded the MIDI Suite and connected the SMK via USB, but the software just stays on the 'waiting for a device to connect' screen. Does anyone know how to make this work? This wasn't cheap, and it was my first MIDI controller. :(

[@Taetro]

I would suggest watch my Ableton Live for Beginners series so you can get an idea on how software works so you can start making music

[@santossouto]

@@Taetro Hey, thanks for the reply! I'm already watching the series-I'm on part 2, but I'm using my keyboard as the MIDI controller. After watching your review of the SMK-25 I and SMK-25 II, I decided to buy the SMK-25 II so I could learn better from the music theory series you made. I'm really enjoying your videos; they’re marvelous! But now that I have the SMK-25 II, I really want to use it. :(

[@shahindezfouli5108]

Which is better: worlde orca 25 key or hoerev 25 keys Bluetooth?means working and knobs and presets changing ,please write fast , because I want buy it thanks .

[@1devoneydean1]

I bought the SMK ii and CANNOT get it set up with logic. Any chance you can do a set up vid?? I looked at your doc on Twitter but I can't get even those steps to work. Please help me start using this rad controller!!!!!

[@skinneroutdoors2177]

I'm trying to connect my M Vave to Cubasis 3 on my Android phone and have been unsuccessful thus far. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated!!!

[@joviallilipaly]

I just got mine today, but somehow the bluetooth is not showing on my macbook M1 running latest version of Ventura. I've search for solution but can't seems to find anything. I also have SMK 25 mini, and this one connected seamlessly.. any solution?

[@rodrigomaceddo]

Just bought one mwave smk25ii. Make a full review of it please 🙏🙏

[@ViewportPlaythrough]

mvave smk2!!! one of the reason why i did not make it to beatover 2023! (was about to buy smk1 when mvave announced smk2) waiting it to be available on PHILIPPINES and hopefully get it in time for beatover 2024 ^_^ (also, they said 32/36key version would be coming, idk when though. hopefully before i buy this 25key version)

[@KirtianM]

Hey, thanks a lot for this great videos. Maybe someone can answer these questions: -Can the arpeggios functions with the pads? Or is there a note repeat functions for the pads? -are the smaller pads comfortable enough to drum (compared to normal size)

[@elmariachi5133]

Before testing there's no 'upgrade'. There's only 'updates'. If there's an upgrade has to be shown.

[@Taetro]

🤓

[@elmariachi5133]

@@Taetro I think this is important in times where each technological progress seemingly has to to accompanied by two annoying downsides.

[@sagilichten]

Where did you find the manual?? I searched it all over but could not find it anywhere...

[@didierhirt2482]

@TAETRO: Great Video. where can I find the smk-25 II Daw set up manual? Thank you and best Regards

[@tablaninja]

Question. I swear I read somewhere the sustain input jack doubled as a MIDI output. Is that true? Now I can’t find any reference to that. Thanks

[@a.f.o.2993]

Can I transpose keys while using this smart scale/smart chord function?

[@Giovanni1a]

Great review, however I do have a question. Is there any way to change the midi channel on the device? I like to use this with the Yamaha Seqtrak and changing the midi of the keyboard is a must for that....

[@zensational.]

They should make some with more keys, at least another octave, and have more of a weighted feel. The small ones are great for simple stuff but I like to play farther apart. I haven't played mine yet so I can't comment on the drum pads but I'll put them to the test when I get it. I don't like the touch strip on my Push2 - this one seems smoother from the videos, but there are low profile wheels out there that would fit below the knob height. It'd make pitch bending and vibrato/tremolo feel better. Honestly though they've got more things right than wrong, and they clearly seem committed to improvement. Excited to play the current MKll and see where they go from here. Great deal.

[@freeformzmusicstudio]

i cant seem to make it work on windows 10 via Bluetooth, mind if you could make a step by step guide on how to connect it?

[@George-nx8zu]

How does it feel compared to the Novation Launchkey Mini Mk 3?

[@rareyman]

Where can we download the Ableton Live integration software…? (mentioned at 3:02) Thanks!

[@PRODUCEAUDIO-e3l]

Hello, good evening, could you send me the link of the manual to connect it to studio one since it does not appear on the page or where can I find it, thank you... a hug

[@ofdrec]

I cant find this manual anywhere..

[@mikeyzee]

Hi I don't suppose you could tell me how to connect my akai pro mpk mini mk3 to my boss rc 505 mk2 as a midi controller

[@AcmeLife]

This may be my bt buy. I need a bt controller and would love a controller like the akai play for when I just wanna jam without a daw. Thanks again fellow musician ❤

[@johndavidriel]

Hi there, where did you get the manual you showed in the video? can you please send it to me?

[@creativedwill]

Hey question? Where can we find the Mac utility?

[@Tottorul]

thank you for this payed review xD non the less it seems like a great product, I will order at least the keyboard. maybe the drumpad and mixer as well. I hope they also release 37 and 49 versions of this in the future

[@dvids55]

can u review M-VAVE SMC-PAD sensei taetro

[@pepedecoatza]

Hello! Does the knobs work as encoders? Endless turning i mean. Thanks

[@borghi1983]

Just to point that you can use transport control via bluetooth with the version 1 using the same app

[@zensational.]

I was holding back on a mpk mini play mklll for a while and found this. It may not be standalone, and the keys may not have the best feel - but the ease of Bluetooth on an iPad makes it next to standalone. Excited to have a tactical instrumental device to convey demos easily. Apps like Ableton Note and GarageBand are fun but I need buttons - the touchscreen doesn't do it for me.

[@Amstarsindonesia]

Hi i got these recently, can u use transport control on ipad logic pro? Bcz mine only play midi note (MCP activated) the knob also only play notes

[@Whautum]

Same problem. Did you solve it by any chance?

[@deniszrazhva7308]

Thank you very much, i bought this one:)

[@MusicByCrash]

has anyone found the file he scrolls through that shows all the ways to set it up for different daws?

[@--..__]

do you have any feedback on how the battery life has lasted for the time that you have had it?

[@Max_Sladkiy]

Sorry, I didn't understand, are the keys touch sensitive? Like can i press it lightly and it will be quieter and vice versa

[@Taetro]

Yes

[@Max_Sladkiy]

@@Taetro how do i get the controls to work, i can't find smk ii mcp in settings for the mackie protocol

[@Max_Sladkiy]

@@Taetro undo button doesn't work and arrows too

[@mg-dad]

Saludos! Amigo una pregunta. Que programa estás usado y funciona en Android? gracias. excelente video🎉

[@CristopherIsraelDavilaVi-hc3xe]

Shut up and take my money!!!

[@Taetro]

🤑😂

[@robertlundestrom473]

Can you run abelton on an ipad and controll the daw with m-vave? 🧐

[@alfonsbarcelon]

i just sold mine to the market to try this 16 button!🎉

[@saf751_]

Question. Can this do live looping??

[@Taetro]

Live looping has to do with your software not your midi controller

[@saf751_]

@@Taetro i have ableton 12 so i assume this means yes.

[@norbsson]

Interesting! I was about to buy mk1 version, so your video came out right on time :) So far I don't see it on AMAZON in EU or even on Aliexpress... Btw. there's also a mini version (SMK-25 mini) which allows wireless connection as well (not sure if it's BT and how it works so far). Thanks for this video!

[@lepaul_Official]

just got one today. PROBLEM is you need 2 third Party Programms to get it run via Bluetooth on windows pcs. cause Windows got NO BLE-MIDI DRIVERS

[@andresxj1]

How did you do it?

[@everydaymilk_]

Would love to see a similar bluetooth pad controller, like a bluetooth Launchpad. The Launchpad is already so portable that I usually use it as my main travel MIDI keyboard, and with bluetooth that would be amazing.

[@BongTan]

M Vave has a launchpad out, it also has BT capability. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4S8laloYpucY8U

[@Vercoquin64]

Seems mwave are selling some

[@everydaymilk_]

@@Vercoquin64 I think you might be referring to the drum pad? I was looking for something with an 8x8 pad grid for playing more notes rather than just drums.

[@Vercoquin64]

@@everydaymilk_ their strike pad controller is 4x4

[@everydaymilk_]

@@Vercoquin64Yeah I usually use my Launchpad in keys/scale mode to play melodies, so 4x4 isn’t enough pads for that.

[@PlatonsArm]

Is it plug and play for the iPad?

[@5part4]

Can any midi keyboard be plugged into a wall outlet and be played ? Or power bank so it's portable. Or does it have to through pc laptop only. I want to buy the mpk mini play 1

[@Taetro]

MIDI keyboards usually do not have internal sounds. They are controllers for software. There are a few exceptions like the MPK Mini Play

[@TLSlimehunter]

Great video! I just received my smk2 yesterday, super impressed with it so far! Still trying to find a way to use the knobs to control the macros in Ableton instruments... Anyone's got any ideas?

[@andresxj1]

No ideas, sorry. I just got mine today! I'm brand new to playing pads, but I kind of feel these ones are pretty stiff, is it normal?

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

I am so sad the Sinco Audio utility app mentioned in this video is apparently incompatible with my ipad air 4th gen. Maybe someday. Thanks for the video.

[@Vercoquin64]

Have you find any solution ?

[@alfonsbarcelon]

Can you map keys for FL too??😮😮

[@MadzMan-i6g]

can it be use for FL studio mobile ?

[@fabriciomxxx629]

Hi, your video helped me a lot to choose and I bought the mvave smk 2, it will arrive in two days, thank you. byeee

[@Taetro]

awesome! happy creating!

[@RC_Cola2020]

Nice! I’m glad I held off on the Mk1 during beatober. I was very close to ordering it.

[@CraftyOldGit]

Thanks

[@Taetro]

appreciate the super thanks!!

[@bluesirensmusic]

Setup for Different DAWs was an excellent idea!

[@PondWindow]

mini midi keyboard tier list pls

[@jerichoramos1162]

Can you use and connect it via usb to pc? Or via bluetooth only?

[@jordanthomasgray]

USB or Bluetooth

[@juoum]

Great review!! I just got one but I’m struggling to configure the daw controls…. How can I get that setup/guide manual you show @5:45 ??

[@Taetro]

Apologies I realize it’s hard to find - I posted it in a twitter thread here a while back: x.com/nicktaetro/status/1680817372150796290?s=61&t=J0CNsDlfFywt83JLjYD-8w

[@youthinasia7519]

@@Taetro Thank you, brother.

[@AA-ge4uj]

G'day. Have you noticed, when messing around with the software for those 2 Mvave, if they include any support for Cubase or a lot of Mapping gonna be involved? Thanx.

[@Taetro]

Please watch the video!

[@AA-ge4uj]

Shiiit, I stepped away @ about 5min to check the kettle & missed it, sorry & Thanx again.

[@mrksaccount123]

What are those round dial like black things on your desk?

[@Malbam55]

😂