How To Use The AKAI MPK Mini MK3 In Logic Pro Tutorial

[@CourtneyHawkins]

A couple of years ago I did a tutorial over the AKAI MPK Mini MK2 and it helped a lot of you out so I wanted to do a little refresher video using the AKAI MPK Mini MK3 to show you all some of internal capabilities as well as answer questions from the previous video. Let me know what other tutorials you liked me to do.

[@creepymcpeepers]

I just got mine in the mail I’m new to midi and all but been playing guitar for some years and getting nasty on that bass guitar with Scott’s bass lessons it seems. It’s about to go down

[@creepymcpeepers]

I’m Logic Pro x to

[@martinaxnick4202]

​ @Courtney Hawkins I've come across multiple "small" issues even with my setup of logic pro x and the Akai mpk mini mk3, that I have deleted all of the software in rage. :) Seriously, there are so many small bugs that can happen - e.g. latency issues, notes sound "not normal" but last much longer when a key on the keyboard is pressed, etc. etc. - what I would be searching for a is a super simple tutorial video a. how to get started by literally filming everything from the first unpacking of the keyboad, download, installation, trouble shooting, etc. so that at least the basic setup works. I honestly did not even get to the point where I have the software installed and working with the keyboard without trouble.

[@creepymcpeepers]

It’s midi it’s ok if there are mistakes. Use the brush tool to fix note length, use the quantize tool to your advantage. The first couple of notes usually silent cause there are a little before the bar just delete them and move to to the grid.

[@creepymcpeepers]

Some of the stuff is in logic but some of the stuff is in your mpk mini editor software that is where you program the pads

[@xGoosetavOx]

This was, hands down, the most helpful, straightforward, and well done tutorials I've ever watched on youtube. In less than 10 mins you've made writing music 100x's easier and I can't thank you enough!

[@jojogarcia5016]

Fax

[@joshuakincheloe]

Agreed thank you Courtney!

[@tarasayrejones]

Wow this was so helpful! Love seeing a woman in one of these tutorials for once too. By far the best, most no nonsense tutorial I've found. Instantly subscribed!

[@jesseross8905]

I CANNOT wait to get home and watch this all over again. I'm had my MPK3 for months and haven't been able to figure this out clearly based on their instructions. Thank you so much.

[@HiEntity]

You’ve taught me more in 9 minutes, than the hours I spent watching others tutorials. Including Akai themselves. Keep doing your thang, you just got a subscriber!!!

[@stevenvannoy6327]

I just got an mpg mini and watched your video 2 years after you made it and everything still worked and I learned so much - thank you

[@ariyannazoie5590]

Ughh best video ever! I honestly didn’t think I was gonna be smart enough to even figure this out but you helped me so much!! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@CourtneyHawkins]

I’m very happy to help

[@jwrightserio]

Super useful, thanks! Just got myself the MPK Mini and had no idea on this - much appreciated!!

[@muzieh1]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you, Courtney.

[@jaimesantiago1873]

Ive watched video after video after video but you have made the best one. Legit learned so much better from this one. thank you!

[@CourtneyHawkins]

Happy to help

[@squid4PurPle]

watched this video once before but I hadn't even touched my kai mini yet. This 2nd time around this video has been the most helpful. really straight forward guidance

[@darientyree854]

Thank God for an informative video. Finally

[@jasonhackett7217]

i feel so dumb, i've gone so long without using the knobs on my MPK because I wrongly assumed it just didn't work with Logic. Thank you for reeducating me! You've earned a subscriber!

[@MikeWilsonn]

the most helpful tutorial for a newbie!

[@LukeMPowers]

Very well done! Straightforward, clear, and helpful!

[@Jimbowholivesinsoup]

Thank You very much, ordered this one now, because of You. Starting my "keyboard" midi controller journey on Logic :-)

[@georgezavala233]

True life saver, now I can make my own hi hats 🙏

[@MercedesFerrerArtista]

thanks x the tip- latch mode /control surface- to sync MPK3 knobs with logic parameters !! Very well explained and really useful ... it's actually the only one tutorial on YT explain in it ... thanks a lot :)

[@Vindepemarte]

Thanks Courtney! I just bought it and you helped me out on understanding how to set it up! Great video wish you the best of luck

[@rafaeltorresbatista]

Thank you! That was the most helpful video on KZbin!

[@catpeterson8151]

Your instructions at 7'25" the best I've come across. I've FINALLY been able to assign knobs and sliders! No more penciling in for me! Mahalo!

[@MrTk3435]

Courtney, your teaching methods are Awesome! 😁😉😘😇🍉🍉

[@gavinpartington6013]

Your videos are some of the most straight forwards and helpful production/equipment tutorials that I've found, thanks so much for the help!

[@NOSTRAND_AVE1963]

I just happened to be looking for a new mpk mini controller because the first key on my mpk hasn't worked in months. Tried every fix it video with no results. Found your tutorial on the mk3 and in learn mode deleted some old settings and my one key on my mpk mini is working again. Thank you for your tutorial. Many blessings on your future endeavors...

[@TrailerParkKidzz]

this is the most helpful video iv ever seen!!

[@prizzzzze]

I’m glad what to find up your video on youtube

[@mathewsenn]

thank you fr all of this! I've been using the bare minimum of this (keys/pads) this is huge for inspiration, thanks!

[@kardibeats6885]

Very informative after watching so many tutorials this one is actually has bunch of technical information.. As Newbie can you please do some tutorial using MPC Beats

[@saraferrandez.violist]

You are amazing! Super well explained video, awesome lighting and i love your voice !! Thanks a lot !!

[@theglamthropologist]

I have been wondering how to do the repeat for so long and other tutorials have not been clear about this. Thank you!

[@noxwill0000]

Amazing, I have an exam tomorrow about it, you helped me a lot !! Thanks !!

[@rileyxsko]

I just picked this up today, grateful for this video -- good looking out fam.

[@ogtdubs25]

Subscribed bc this a easy to learn informative tutorial no outrageous video setups or clickbait stuff either thank you

[@CorruptinMind]

A short on MPK 3 mini button and knobs function would be so great

[@flavielemee4980]

after 4 tutorial i watched (all made by dudes) i stumble upon yours and it finally guided me through how to start my first project !!! thank you

[@MetinEmenullahi]

This is gold! 4th time watching it, now that I have MPK Mini 3, and I cannot find a button to like the video the 4th time. Thanks Courtney!

[@jerardexploring15791]

ohhhhhh girl that really is a lot of info to take all into my brain,, but really cool Thanks for sharing it. I bought the same akai mpk mini but I have zero idea on how to use it.. I hope videos like urs will get me through

[@AltaMihartescu]

Finally I learned something...Thank you for this. What surprised me a lot after this tutorial is that many so called reviews describe the little display on the mk III as useless because it's not showing much. Either they don't know how to use it either they don't want to actually share knowledge... When I played with the note repeats function and I tried all the knobs, I actually got the values displayed there. So, for example if you change the Division holding the note repeat button you can actually see the division numbers changing on the display. Same with octaves and others...you really made me love this little controller. Cheers!

[@CourtneyHawkins]

Happy to help and thank you for nice comment.

[@KneegrowthPeriodTV]

@@CourtneyHawkins Hi Courtney, thank you for this helpful tutorial. Do you know if you can map/learn the start and end point handles in the Quick Sampler to the MPK Mini knobs? This would make chopping samples soo much easier.

[@CourtneyHawkins]

@@KneegrowthPeriodTV You should be able to, you'll need to search through your key commands in logic and program it that way

[@KneegrowthPeriodTV]

@@CourtneyHawkins ok I’ll give it a go🤞🏾

[@HydetheRapper]

This is top-tier content. Looking at getting the MK3, and this is exactly what I wanted.

[@karsp]

This was the most helpful video I have seen for MPK, Well explained. thanks Courtney

[@DerrickMckenzieOfficial]

so much learnt in such a short time thanks so much!!!!

[@Pmobley47]

Hands down the best tutorial on this midi controller that I have ever seen! Great job and thank you!!!!

[@droussel7359]

This is one very good tutorial! I am just beginning to use Logic and you convinced me to get an mpk mini mk3, I was hesitating between a few. Please do more Logic tutorial please!

[@deepspacetheater]

Fabulous, Courtney. I've just received an MPK Mini, and your video encourages me to see what can be done.

[@mlugin8050]

Finally a clear, straight forward good tutorial! None of the wanna be superstar attitude makes it very easy to watch👍🏻

[@clemlea]

Thank you for sharing your expertise in such a clear, helpful, friendly way!

[@hellomonkeychoo]

This is such a great tutorial, thanks!

[@CourtneyHawkins]

You're very welcome!

[@charlielydon]

Thank you so much for your tutorial. I struggled with my midi keyboard for weeks and You showed me a drum pad!!! unbelievable. I have so much to learn about using instruments

[@chuckytherapper]

Thank you Courtney! Definitely gonna be firing this video back up as soon as I get home!

[@michaelkelly6583]

Thank you, Courtney. Just bought this unit and your video was perfect for getting started. Much appreciated.

[@diemcarl5546]

U r on 🔥 one love! For all the sound minds out there. Thx Courtney, great tutorial

[@lionatticus9743]

Just commenting for the algorithm. Thank you for the time that you took to create this.

[@sunjamrblues]

Thanks, Courtney! I just bought an MPK Mini Plus and what you have shown works for it also.

[@noahfence2113]

You're incredible thank you so much AHHH this is so great

[@y4shk4_TTT]

Thank you for super clear guidance, as a bass player I am a total beginer whom just unpacked this beauty. Really looking forward to see more of your tutorials, keep up with the good work :)

[@DavidFell]

That tip about fixing the joystick is a lifesaver. Now on my second MPKmini after a USB port went bad, but both suffered from the joystick always panning everything left. Thank you!

[@bieberflicks]

best mpk vid I seen

[@CourtneyHawkins]

I'm happy to help!

[@ramajor]

Awesome little intro to the product and enough to convince me to grab one...thanks for doing this!

[@CourtneyHawkins]

I'm glad you enjoyed it and found the video helpful.

[@808_BEEZY]

THIS WAS GOOD!

[@toyasakiyama8021]

your explanation is really awesome I've been waiting for the video like this thanks so much

[@bcmprgraphics6378]

Thanks for such an easy-to-follow and informative tutorial. This is what I needed to get my new gear setup. Appreciate you.

[@axelkingofficial]

This video is gold - thank you so much!

[@AndrewdLavigne]

very high quality video. love the detail of added b-roll. very helpful too thank you!

[@juancamiloguzmanramirez1516]

This is really helpful and the way you talk is really easy to understand, I just discover you I’m gonna be here watching what else u post, thanks

[@CourtneyHawkins]

Thank you Juan!

[@squalley]

Courtney is Clutch 💯😎

[@ChessGalea]

The best i've found thank you

[@GianpaoloGallianOfficial]

Thank, you, Courtney! Very helpful along with the previous one!

[@priyanjaligoel2321]

Thank you so much, this was the best instruction that I found to start with Akai! :)

[@VictoriaRM7]

Damn!!! Thanks for this tutorial so helpful in sooooo many ways! Really aprecciated!

[@alexisjohnson5564]

One of the best tutorials I've watched so far. Sooo easy to understand

[@joycehub]

thank u for making this video!

[@jazzkelley]

This was super helpful, thank you.

[@2dizzletv691]

I always thought that joystick was pointless. Now you convinced me its not. Great Job on the vid.

[@CourtneyHawkins]

It can be really convenient when working on rolls.

[@Carlisiokeys]

This was amazing Courtney!!! very informative and straight to the point, thank you!

[@harperdean8054]

This is fantastic! Concise, organized, to-the-point. Thank you!

[@drizzledrain8426]

Great video, you should do LogicProX tutorials! You are a natural at making DAW tutorials, this was the most direct and helpful How To Video Iv seen in a long time. You asked for ideas on future tutorials, I would absolutely love an in depth on LogicProX channel management. When I have a session using Electronic Drums and Keyboards (both controlling separate midi sounds/channels within Logic) often times one will cut out when I’m adjusting the mix on the other.

[@elteatrodelamente]

This video is GOLDDDDDD

[@poshpasha]

Thanks for a great crash course

[@Jagilsdorf]

Just subbed to your channel. Rickey Tinez would be proud of your video style.

[@abrahambeltran]

This was so dang helpful, Courtney! Thank you for taking the time to break this all down, and I can't wait to watch all your other tutorial videos!! :]

[@IronArkivist]

Superb overview! This answered so many questions for me. Extremely well done. Thank you.

[@CourtneyHawkins]

Glad it was helpful!

[@patrickyoemans2714]

Love your content just made a beast for beats yuup

[@JohnSKihm]

Love your content! I bought the MK3 a few months ago, thanks in part to your videos on it. I’ve still got a lot to learn about it...thanks for sharing!

[@CourtneyHawkins]

You’re welcome and I’m happy to help. If you need a specific tutorial, just let me know.

[@nanami73_]

Searched on youtube to find a video to help setup the mpk mini since I can't get it to work on logic. She just connects and it works... if only it were so easy

[@luisorengo184]

A breath of fresh air. I'm tired of the "yo wat up it's your body ____"

[@shockandawesome3368]

This is hands down one of the absolute, most helpful videos on the Akai MPK integration. I have struggled in the past with the integration and especially assignment of pads and knobs, but this right here is so incredibly easily explained. Very much appreciated, you have been a great help. One question though: is it possible to copy the assignment to other tracks (e.g. I want that particular knob to be the frequency knob for all tracks) or do I have to repeat that process for every added track?

[@robcole6785]

Such a great tutorial! Thank you!

[@TheNullBox]

the best tutorial

[@adamproductions4529]

I just broke my hand and I’m gonna use this to keep writing as I can’t play guitar for weeks. Great video!

[@mikedelatorre864]

Dope! Got me up and running w my mk3 thank you! 🤘

[@stefbarone]

Thank you, very helpful and very easy with your simple explanation and examples. Great job

[@JeyakanthanNitharsan2]

Thanks a lot, your video will help me another way.

[@lukepurcell]

finally a simple tutorial thank you

[@BrassyBroadJen]

This was so helpful.

[@dikachi1303]

What a great video! You answered so many questions I had. Clear, concise, straight to the point, and super organized. Thanks so much 🙏🏾

[@suri4Musiq]

Loved this video ❤

[@pdq_mx]

love the way you explain. tnx a lot!

[@CourtneyHawkins]

You are welcome!

[@Pezzone14]

Brava Courtney! I was waiting for it, thanks!

[@7775Kevin]

Thanks for this Courtney. I appreciate your work.

[@hawaiijahaaz871]

So well explained. Thank you so much.

[@CourtneyHawkins]

You're very welcome!