Akai MPK Mini Mk3 Tutorial - Editor Software Overview

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00:00 Intro
01:27 File Menu - Default Programs
02:42 Tools Menu
03:03 Using MIDI Monitor
04:15 Graphic Interface Overview
06:52 Joystick Settings
07:35 Basic MIDI Information
08:09 Sending Template to Ram
08:33 Joystick Settings Continued
09:41 Pad Bank Settings
13:28 MIDI Channel For Pads and Keys
14:27 Knobs Settings
16:42 Keybed Settings
18:12 Arpeggiator Settings
19:36 Aftertouch
20:07 Auto populate
21:10 Sending Programs To MPK mini MK3
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[@MatthewStratton]

If you are having issues downloading the MPK mini 3 Editor check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opalhHmjf9iVo8k

[@artform1364]

Thanks. I didn't even realize I had the wrong editor software till I read your post. Biiiiig difference. Thanks again.

[@MatthewStratton]

@@artform1364 You're welcome.

[@rudypiedra9131]

I just bought a mini mpk3. Everytime I hit a key it repeats its self. I’m not able to hit a full chord with out it repeating. Any settings I can use to change this

[@bobco5]

@@rudypiedra9131 yeah that's an easy fix , the button labeled NOTE REPEAT must be on for you , it's back lit red , and when it's ON the tap tempo button flashes , does just toggling NOTE REPEAT to off fix that issue ?

[@rudypiedra9131]

@@bobco5 awesome thanks got it figured out

[@bananagoorob]

I have to thank you for literally being the only source I could find on how to get this damn editor software working... Shame on Akai for making this such a convoluted process... going to their website is absolutely no help at all, and without your video I don't know how anyone would ever figure out how to install the proper editor software. Thank you again, a true lifesaver!!!!

[@jelzinovic]

Thank you so much for that video. It's not only about the editor - just the overview over the buttons and functions. Simple and great! Thank You!

[@beestrongbc]

This Topic was Very Informative. I never use the Editor when I have the MPK mini MK3 on. But now I will be using it more. Thanks Matthew.👍🏾🙏🏾

[@gordonmacintyre2863]

Man, thanks so much for this vid, I was really floundering trying to figure the damn editor out, but you laid it all out so well. I’m now actually enjoying my mpk mini instead of cursing it out…having a blast rocking out on my custom drum pad setup that makes sense for ME! Thanks man!😊

[@rubybaeza8714]

Thank you Matthew Stratton for taking the time to make this video, it was very informative. I don't usually watch anything over 10 minutes long, but this was full of good info. So, again thanks.

[@MatthewStratton]

Right on. Glad it was informative! Thanks for watching.

[@Micah_Owen_Hill]

i have owned a mk3 for a year and just found out i could do this. after going thru the hell that is getting the software, i was greeted with confusion. this helped a lot, it will make me use my midi much more! much love

[@user-zp8dp9xg8q]

Worst software I have ever used in my life. Inconsistent model numbering, naming sets the stage for massive confusion from the start. It's pretty much guaranteed that the version of software being reviewed doesn't match the version that the viewer has.

[@Zefi8125]

This was beyond helpful, simply the best video about this topic. You deserve a golden medal for this. Thanks

[@ShenFM]

Absolute life saver thank you for this extensive tutorial wow. Just bought the MPK mini and this helped me so much in mapping with my ableton live set especially with channel seperation and CC mapping.

[@rodrigomendes6638]

Totally agreed... Life saver!!!

[@FLuketastic]

I am completely brand new to all of this technical stuff. I always played guitar and drums and bass and stuff but I've never tried recording myself or making beats and messing with the tech stuff and I've gotta say this video has helped me out. I'm still confused a bit on what EVERYTHING exactly means but it has helped me get a good ground basic of what everything is. Thanks man

[@alll261]

With you on that one, before i play, i need to map...new to me

[@davidbarger5753]

im a guitar player and drummer as well and I just bought this thing. nice to know I'm not the only one not really knowing what's going on.

[@mariagutierrez-nr3ts]

same

[@robbyc606]

Getting my mpk mini on Saturday can't wait, I've been watching your videos like crazy! Need to learn all I can

[@MatthewStratton]

Nice! You’re going to have some fun

[@domwonders]

This was a mystery to me, thank you for making the programming of the mpk mini so easily accessible.

[@MatthewStratton]

You're welcome. Glad it helped.

[@vbonline7630]

Thanks for the great in depth video's on the MK3. I have seen some pretty bad ones (even with almost 500K views) that completely miss the point. For one, just the quality of the pads and continuous controllers in combination with the 8 programmable banks make this a steal at that price. Secondly, this keyboard is a particularly great partner to all those MPC One and Live owners out there. Interposing the MPC One between this keyboard and my analogue synths also makes up for the missing midi out option.

[@kananabdullayev7747]

this video was the most useful that found among 50 others, thank you

[@armdatrack]

Great video, in-depth but easy to follow, very much appreciated! Was having a really annoying issue with my pads being sent to the wrong channel and this helped fix it. Liked and subscribed!

[@MatthewStratton]

Glad it helped!

[@MS7.7]

Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. You are the only one who truly explains every little detail and answer questions without the need to ask you.

[@MatthewStratton]

You’re welcome!

[@nicebear8268]

Thank you! Just got the MK3 and was so overwhelmed by that software!

[@MatthewStratton]

You're welcome.

[@nicebear8268]

​@@MatthewStratton Can you maybe do another in depth video how to customize the QLinks, Pads etc.? I really want different Profiles with different bindings, so i can controll all QLink parameters, Play, Pause etc., the banks and the different Program views. But whatever i try it's not working or if, only temporary. Also i cannot figure out what the CC values are i have to set for example the knobs to...

[@SilverBully]

thank you for a clear overview. was very helpful and made me understand the mpk mini mk3 better

[@TeleporterM11]

Congrats and nice going Mathew, you are just short of 50,000 subs. Hard work and dedication really pays off.

[@MatthewStratton]

Thanks man! I appreciate your support!

[@dutoyboy1533]

Thanks Matthew, you've helped make the most of my new tool

[@ryannbakerbeats]

matthew im sorry just confused how to set up the cc settings so i can used them to play and stop tracks etch, using MPC2 software. thanks man!!! youre videos are amazing keep going!

[@darkreddust2135]

For anyone who isn't seeing any response in the Midi Monitor when pressing pads/keys. Try another USB slot, I think you need USB 3.0 or something, idk. Atleast when I plugged mine into a different slot it worked 👍

[@purefirework3604]

Thank you so much

[@NefertitiGold]

Just what I was looking for to help with my controller!. Thanks Matt!

[@mariagutierrez-nr3ts]

Phenomenal video! not a second wasted. Really new to this whole thing and this has helped clear some things up (i will probably re watch it a thousand more times lol). Excellent content, already subscribed and liked

[@MatthewStratton]

Glad it was helpful!

[@itubeonu]

this was helpful. had this thing for a few months and didnt know what i was doing

[@CraigMcNutt]

Thanks for this video - the Editor software ranks pretty low on the "intuitive" scale in my opinion. Appreciate you taking the time to show how it works.

[@MatthewStratton]

You're welcome.

[@D3cker1]

AKAI does NOT know what "intuitive" means.

[@playinmyblues]

What happened to the Pad CC's mode of Momentary/Toggle? That was one of the great functions of the MPK MK2. And it would have been great for the Absolute/Relative option to reside wholly on on the MPK. That would mean the Relative mode would have each knob store the current values onboard. Changes to knobs would be stored so that onboard program changes would not loose the knobs previous values. That would solve any issues of synths not having the relative option built in. Matthew Stratton, if you hear anything like this in the works, I would like to know.

[@AnubisProd]

Thanks for the advanced tutorial! This was awesome and I watched it all over until the end.

[@MatthewStratton]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MustacheVerra]

Great tutorial man. Learned everything a needed. Thanks a lot.

[@Sarodwalla]

I am waiting to receive my Akai this helped as prep , thenks.

[@PaulWalkerMuso]

Very helpful starting point - cheers man

[@jadecoley]

Thank you so much! My MPK arrives tomorrow.

[@MatthewStratton]

Have fun!

[@ashwinseetharaman6711]

Hi Matthew, really detailed video on the software. But I have been constantly facing one issue with the pad mapping on the CC mode. I cannot seem to use 'Toggle' for the Pads to use it for looping. This was available on the mk2 though. Is there a way to do it on mk3? The mk3 software is just missing the Toggle/Momentary option for the pads.

[@std5860]

Just discovered your channel and sub'd. I love MIDI stuff.

[@MatthewStratton]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@TVLIYAmusic]

Thank you for this really helpful tutorial! I've gone through and made my own program with the CC's that I think I'll use the most. My question is how do I make this sync up with Logic? Do I have to re-map it in Logic all over again? And do you know if there's a way to create a map preset I can save so I don't have to redo it in each new project? (except for CCs I add as I go, of course)

[@SreenivasPentapalli]

wonderful explanation Matthew, could you please let me know how you Setup a pad can change the track in MPC beats, it will be useful while playing live. and I would like to play the pads with different samples and keys with other instruments at a time. how to achieve this?

[@roguecarrothc867]

Finding the videos super helpful. Do you have any videos explaining vsts?

[@fiftyteeth50]

Thanks for the vid, super helpful! I just upgraded from the mpk2 to the mpk3 and learned there's no option to have the pads set to toggle anymore!!?? This is a bummer when using the pads for transport controls.

[@musicbykarthik]

Yeah . Searching for the same

[@thomasmatthews80]

Recently found your channel, it's excellent, thanks. Great work

[@MatthewStratton]

Awesome, thank you!

[@thomasmatthews80]

@@MatthewStratton easiest sub to a channel in ages

[@plumfive6505]

GREAT VIDEO MAN, YOU REALLY HELPED ME A LOT.

[@MatthewStratton]

Glad I could help

[@makariussulit]

do you have videos on how to assign notes/beats on each pad? thanks for video very informative

[@davehoon8054]

Great tutorial - thanks much

[@korbinos]

thank you, it was helped a lot.

[@MBrooke]

I want to use Relative setting for knob to control things like resonance in Hybrid for example in Cubase. But when I use that setting and turn the knob it makes the resonance jump to max or min. when I rotate DEC it goes to 127 and rotate INC it goes to 0. Any ideas on how to fix that and get relative to just pick up from current position and go up 1 step?

[@Muiterz]

Excellent video! thanks

[@JAY-EMPIRE]

Perfect just the video I was looking for

[@MatthewStratton]

Right on. Hope the video helps out.

[@bekeistvan7846]

Hello! Your videos always help a lot! Thank You! Can you provide detailed help on configuring the Akai MPK mini MK3 for Reason Studio? Could this be difficult for others? Help if you can!

[@moritzr.8656]

Thanks a lot I was waiting a very long time for this video😎🥳

[@MatthewStratton]

Hope it helps 🙂

[@moritzr.8656]

@@MatthewStratton definitely 🤜🤛

[@danielbarnatt9332]

Do the knobs continue to to submit a midi CC message when you hit the top of the range? for example if i set midi CC message 16 with the lower range limit as 0 and the top range limit as 1, when i keep turning the knob to the right will it continually transmit cc message C16 / Value 1 or will it stop transmitting the message once you reach the top of the range? I'm hoping to convert two of the knobs to control my cursor position in my tracker. i plan to use a program that converts midi cc messages into computer keyboard key presses but want to understand if the knobs will continually transmit the CC message. Hope that makes some sense.

[@craigdouglas9979]

Well done!!

[@t.1.0.17]

Hey thanks for the tutorial but I have a question, do I need to hit hard on the pads or is there a way to make them sensitive? thank you.

[@Vathar]

Thank you for the vid, Matthew! It was very helpful. Greetings from Ukraine

[@MatthewStratton]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timgibsonfitness]

I'm having trouble getting the mk3 external clock to work with Ableton. Could you help me please?

[@ufuka.307]

Great tutorial! But I have a quesiton. I have Arturia Analog Lab 5 and using mpk mini mk3 to control it. I found a way to control parameters with mpk mini's knobs but couldn't find a way how to pick up knob from new presets values. For example, when I use knob1 (cutoff or brightness) for a preset and leave it on 127 and switch to next preset on Analog Lab, mpk mini does not get the info about which value knob1 should have before turning the knob. Mpk mini acts like its still using the last value which is 127 but the new preset im in has 60 or 50. How do I solve this? without this endless encoders does not mean anything Thanks for your help

[@proxywar99]

is there a way to set up the arpeggiator to receive its bpm from Garageband? I've see videos showing how to change the settings to external for various DAWS and they all seem to work except when I do it for Garageband there is no arpeggiation or any sound at all.

[@howycwap]

Is there a way to adjust the velocity settings? I'd like every note to be of even value

[@homerdus9668]

Thanks, how to program midi play start/stop messages (without daw) to it? I want pad 1 be play stat and pad 2 play stop

[@finesthour7546]

hi is there a way to setup the Transport Section like Play , Stop , Record , Overdub in this Editor too?

[@kenbriscoe6277]

I'm in the process of purchasing a midi keyboard. I am torn between the Akai MPK mini MK3 and the Nektar LX25+, which one is a better buy, and which would you recommend.

[@danielscasther8132]

Hello there... i use Serum synthetizer with my mpk3, but everytime i hit a key it does a bright piano sound so it mixes with the Serum own sounds. Any idea why this happens?

[@MrAli171]

Do you have a video for total newbies with the mk3 and Mac beats program cheers

[@sabdaddy1784]

If I set up my mpk mini, all the programs, the whole 9 yards, would I be able to transfer everything onto another computer? If so can someone please tell me how. Also thank you for you videos they are a life saver!! Thank you so much!!

[@SAIL95]

hello, i can't figure out how to play this akai so that after playing a part, what you played before continues to play and you are already doing drums, for example, or playing something else.

[@MaxwellMcKinnon]

How do you set the pitch bend to be -12/+2 semitones with the mk3 software?

[@briandf2009]

Hi. Thank you very much. Your tutorial is very helpful.

[@MatthewStratton]

You are welcome!

[@CaneZyle]

Newbie question: How do you change instruments in MPC beats using AKAI mpk mini mk3 controller only?

[@adek5014]

Do you know how to change the velocity of the Pad's? I tried it and have no idea...dont't want to have them always on Maximum. Would be great to have the Groove and Volume at one after hitting and recording the drums. Thank you! Adrian

[@laserr20]

I have the MPK Mini editor ver 1.05 for PC. and it does have MIDI monitor under "Tools". Also, it does not have Aftertouch on/off. What version do you have?

[@destroi524]

Hi, I have a question...been through everywhere the internet but can't find any answer about this and I hope you can help me......I'm new to Akai mpk mini 3 and Ableton. I'm not sure how the cc mode will function. Im trying to set my drum pads to arm a track on Ableton and was able to map it as to arm a track. However, the moment I release the pad the arm button will be unarmed. it will only be armed when I'm pressing the pad. (i feel that the pad still function as a note rather than a control) Please help! Thanks! more power!

[@MCMusic.Studio]

Hi I have the mpk mini 2, the editor software isen't exactly as this one, there are much less options. I can get it to connect to my daw and use midi but would like to associate the knobs to my volumes to simply mixing... is that even possible ? If so can someone help out ? Thanks in advance 😊

[@user-oi7fu7ik7z]

I really like a part about joystick))))

[@suebird8542]

So i have fl studio and wanna program certain sounds to the pads how I do it inside the daw

[@dimazanya2568]

Is there a way to use this device only as a DAW controller so all the buttons could be assigned to different functions? Thank you!

[@giovannisegattini8112]

Does the programs of MPK 3 is the same on MPK2 ?! Or, how can i set the program of the MPK2 for Ableton Live? Thanks!

[@aristonmarcena4088]

Hello, i followed your video how to set up my Akai mkp mk3 mini and i download everything but i cannot figure it out why no sounds at all. I wonder what i miss. Please let me know thank you.

[@RobertLErwinJr0224]

Hey Matt, bro I truly appreciate you for taking the time to share your knowledge. I am not new to the technology, but it has been a very long time and I am getting back into it. So, I am a bit confused and trying top follow along with you was tough. Can you slow it down just a bit for us old folk (lol) so I can grasp the detail. Is there a way I can connect with you because, man I got some questions for you? Thanks and keep up the good vids.

[@simoncunliffe4834]

Similarly I'm old and initially thought Matt was too fast but hey just use the stop, rewind, video speed, etc. I think Matt does well getting a lot of info into as short aa video as possible.

[@westtnmudders]

What speakers do you suggest for just starting out ?

[@leocandian]

Thank you for all your clear explanations! I wonder if there is somewhere to download preset midi maps .

[@MatthewStratton]

They ones that came with it should be on your computer when you install it. At least I used to see them when I was making this video. You just got to load them up in the software.

[@yack4614]

Hi, I just bought the midi and the passes did not sound with the fl studio rack so I edited it in the mpk editor but I saved it on the same ones from fl studio and I cannot recover the original configuration I don't know what to do I'm very stressed. I don't know if it was because I hit save to ram but I need help. Does anyone have the image of the original configuration?

[@ticesine6589]

I don't understand the K knobs , if I use mpc beats the knobs all work and are what they say on the keyboard. I go into Abelton and they don't do anything ? I just want them to do what they do stock

[@simoncunliffe4834]

Hi Thanks for the video but I have a question. At around the 11:00 minute mark Matt talks about using CC to send control change messages and use an example of using pads for Transport Control, i.e. Stop, Record, Play, etc. I keep looking and reading but I'm just not getting it, could someone explain just how I would do this please? I'm using MPK Mini Mk3, Program Editor and MPC Beats. Cheers Simon

[@bjrnarestamnes6279]

Hi. I have an issue I can´t figure out. On my mini mk3 the key under "incl" isnt working. But its working when i shift oct up or down, so I dont think its an hardware problem. Actually it moves the non-working key to higher up when i press oct-. Any idea how to reset this or something? Cheers

[@hjnewsom]

Can someone shine light on a fix for my pads having multiple sounds produced when I press them. Instead of the kick or snare for example, it will produce that along with a note. Any help would be much appreciated!!

[@phluero]

Thank u so much!

[@IamNutzo]

How do you master your sequence on mpc beats program?

[@MaxwellMcKinnon]

How does one set up transport controls in MPC beats for the AKAI MPK mini MK3? I tried midi learn and setting record and play to a pad. It didn't actually work unless I slammed the pad and registered a full scale 127/127 hit. I tried all the midi learn options and none worked. Same for trying a key instead of a pad to use as a transport control. This would be really great if I could control the transport without moving back to the mouse and keyboard.

[@phreshtune138]

How do i make each pad play a different channel on the same note key? Preferably C4

[@lqading..]

Is there a midi editor or can this be done with MPC Studio MK2? I use to have MPC Ren, it had Shift MIDI mode.

[@domeswall]

Thanks! Is there an official manual for the Akai MPK Mini Mk3?

[@mikew6840]

sorry if I missed it, but how do you restore everything in the Mini Mk3 to factory settings?

[@timothyagave3951]

Your awesome buddy! thank you so much!

[@MatthewStratton]

You're welcome!

[@sktru89]

You have a video on using the FPC on FL Studio 20? its not working for me

[@domenicomarra8801]

why if i select chords on pad programs my akai mpc mini mk3 still play notes?

[@mrbarr63]

Great video

[@MatthewStratton]

Thank you.

[@Murdercity007]

My mpk mini 3 doesn't show up in my flstudio midi inputs list when it should. I have a new hp envy laptop with 3.0 usb. It shows up on my old laptop in the fl studio midi input though. Its an old dell inspiron 2.0 usb can anyone help with this

[@metronoxstudios6445]

can you put custom sounds onto the apk mini keyboards?

[@ahnsub]

Is it really impossible to use it as a toggle mode when controlling CC with a pad?

[@yato2839]

I understand know how it works but i still don't know how to map and play different samples or presets on different pads. The only Pads that worked were on Bank B the first and the eight Pad. Does someone know how to set up this on FL Studio?

[@Top10AINews]

how do you send a new program to the MK3? I understand how to make a new program but other than sending it to RAM, I don't see how to do this

[@KingArthur916]

My Mpk mini software looks different. I'm trying to sync my keyboard with reason 11