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Akai MPK Mini MKIII 25-Note Keyboard/Drum Pad Controller - White
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Your Price: $129.00 CDN
or from $19 CDN/mo
2 models to choose from:
Your entry-point into a world of pro production starts here. Introducing the MPK mini mk3, the third iteration of the world's legendary best-selling mini keyboard controller that redefined how a generation of creators makes music.
Features
• 25 Mini keys featuring new keybed technology
• Brilliant OLED display for immediate parameter feedback
• 8 MPC Performance Pads with note repeat and full level in two banks (16 total)
• 8 Endless knobs to tweak your software parameters
• 4-way Joystick for pitch & modulation control
• Class-compliant USB connectivity
• Built-in arpeggiator
• Sustain pedal input jack
• Superior, sturdy design & build
• 1500+ Sounds and everything you need for Pro Production Complete Music Production Starter Kit including MPC Beats, 6 Virtual Instruments (Bassline, Tubesynth, Electric, Hybrid 3, Mini Grand, Velvet) and 2GB of sound content
Everything the modern producer demands is here: Universal compatibility for instant integration with your favorite host music production application; it's compact size makes it an ideal travel companion; its arsenal of pads and assignable controls let you take complete command of every aspect of your production; the new Gen 2 enhanced dynamic keybed guarantees your performance is captured with every subtle infection of your delivery.
For the beginner, MPK mini is a complete package with every tool you need to create hit songs from the get-go. For the working professional, MPK mini is the ultimate musical Swiss Army knife, ready to deliver on any musical task. Every song starts somewhere, so rid yourself of any roadblocks by starting your next hit with MPK mini.
ULTIMATE PERFORMER
New to MPK mini is a reimagined Gen 2 enhanced dynamic keybed, delivering a piano key performance fit for the world's finest keyboard players. From grand pianos to searing synth leads and lush electric pianos, this keybed guarantess to get the best out of any playing style and virtual instrument.
MPC PAD POWER
Add that human touch to your drum tracks with 8 pads pulled right from our flagship MPC series. These bankable velocity-sensitive backlit MPC pads deliver the perfect touch for precise drumming and melodic sample playback that even the most demanding performers will find unmatched.
Complete Music Production Starter Kit
Your journey to a hit song starts with MPK mini and the Complete Music Production Starter Kit is the roadmap to your destination. Start with a DAW based on the legendary MPC workflow, add in drum and sample expansion packs that the industry pros use, and top it off with the most versatile virtual plugin instruments available today, the possibilities are endless. MPK mini gives you all the tools to reach whatever level of success you set out to attain. Featured software includes MPC Beats, AIR Hybrid, Mini Grand, Velvet and assorted MPC expansion packs.
MPC BEATS SOFTWARE
Whatever you set out to achieve MPC Beats will get you started. Incorporating the finest parts of the legendary MPC workflow. MPC Beats features all the essential tools for pro production. Edit samples, mixdown your tracks with world class audio effects, find any sound with the same synth engines found on our legendary MPCs, record audio and much more.
SOUNDS
Feel confident in your productions with a sample collection from some of the finest sound designers in the music production game, including F9 Instruments, Decap, Sample Tools by Cr2, MSX Sound Design and much more. Everything you need is here: Premium and versatile kick drums, snares, 808s, melodic loops, and must-have keygroup instruments for any melodic line imaginable.
MPC BEATS ACADEMY
The MPC Beats Academy is your destination to learn the MPC workflow from start to finish. From making your first beat, to mixing and finalizing, down to exporting and sharing your music, the MPC Beats Academy will guide you through your music making journey on MPC Beats with your MPK mini.
Technical Specifications
Note Keys: 25 velocity-sensitive keys; 10-octave range with octave up/down buttons
Pads: 8 assignable backlit pads, velocity- and pressure-sensitive; 2 banks
Knobs: 8 assignable 360 knobs
X-Y Controller: 1 configurable thumbstick with 3 modes
Inputs/Outputs: 1 USB port, (1) 1/4" (6.35mm) TS input for sustain pedal
Power: USB Bus-powered
Dimensions (W x D x H): 12.5" x 7.13" x 1.75" / 318mm x 181mm x 44mm
Weight: 1.65 lbs. / 0.75 kg
Features
• 25 Mini keys featuring new keybed technology
• Brilliant OLED display for immediate parameter feedback
• 8 MPC Performance Pads with note repeat and full level in two banks (16 total)
• 8 Endless knobs to tweak your software parameters
• 4-way Joystick for pitch & modulation control
• Class-compliant USB connectivity
• Built-in arpeggiator
• Sustain pedal input jack
• Superior, sturdy design & build
• 1500+ Sounds and everything you need for Pro Production Complete Music Production Starter Kit including MPC Beats, 6 Virtual Instruments (Bassline, Tubesynth, Electric, Hybrid 3, Mini Grand, Velvet) and 2GB of sound content
Everything the modern producer demands is here: Universal compatibility for instant integration with your favorite host music production application; it's compact size makes it an ideal travel companion; its arsenal of pads and assignable controls let you take complete command of every aspect of your production; the new Gen 2 enhanced dynamic keybed guarantees your performance is captured with every subtle infection of your delivery.
For the beginner, MPK mini is a complete package with every tool you need to create hit songs from the get-go. For the working professional, MPK mini is the ultimate musical Swiss Army knife, ready to deliver on any musical task. Every song starts somewhere, so rid yourself of any roadblocks by starting your next hit with MPK mini.
ULTIMATE PERFORMER
New to MPK mini is a reimagined Gen 2 enhanced dynamic keybed, delivering a piano key performance fit for the world's finest keyboard players. From grand pianos to searing synth leads and lush electric pianos, this keybed guarantess to get the best out of any playing style and virtual instrument.
MPC PAD POWER
Add that human touch to your drum tracks with 8 pads pulled right from our flagship MPC series. These bankable velocity-sensitive backlit MPC pads deliver the perfect touch for precise drumming and melodic sample playback that even the most demanding performers will find unmatched.
Complete Music Production Starter Kit
Your journey to a hit song starts with MPK mini and the Complete Music Production Starter Kit is the roadmap to your destination. Start with a DAW based on the legendary MPC workflow, add in drum and sample expansion packs that the industry pros use, and top it off with the most versatile virtual plugin instruments available today, the possibilities are endless. MPK mini gives you all the tools to reach whatever level of success you set out to attain. Featured software includes MPC Beats, AIR Hybrid, Mini Grand, Velvet and assorted MPC expansion packs.
MPC BEATS SOFTWARE
Whatever you set out to achieve MPC Beats will get you started. Incorporating the finest parts of the legendary MPC workflow. MPC Beats features all the essential tools for pro production. Edit samples, mixdown your tracks with world class audio effects, find any sound with the same synth engines found on our legendary MPCs, record audio and much more.
SOUNDS
Feel confident in your productions with a sample collection from some of the finest sound designers in the music production game, including F9 Instruments, Decap, Sample Tools by Cr2, MSX Sound Design and much more. Everything you need is here: Premium and versatile kick drums, snares, 808s, melodic loops, and must-have keygroup instruments for any melodic line imaginable.
MPC BEATS ACADEMY
The MPC Beats Academy is your destination to learn the MPC workflow from start to finish. From making your first beat, to mixing and finalizing, down to exporting and sharing your music, the MPC Beats Academy will guide you through your music making journey on MPC Beats with your MPK mini.
Technical Specifications
Note Keys: 25 velocity-sensitive keys; 10-octave range with octave up/down buttons
Pads: 8 assignable backlit pads, velocity- and pressure-sensitive; 2 banks
Knobs: 8 assignable 360 knobs
X-Y Controller: 1 configurable thumbstick with 3 modes
Inputs/Outputs: 1 USB port, (1) 1/4" (6.35mm) TS input for sustain pedal
Power: USB Bus-powered
Dimensions (W x D x H): 12.5" x 7.13" x 1.75" / 318mm x 181mm x 44mm
Weight: 1.65 lbs. / 0.75 kg
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Seemed good, lasted not long 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store London North, Ontario
The MPK Mini MkIII was a decent keyboard until suddenly would no longer show up as a midi device anywhere. Never really got to use it for anything because it stopped working in windows so quickly. Even in different computers. Can not really recommend it sadly.
Posted by Senjougahara on Jun 30, 2024
Thoroughly Useless 5 of 12 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton South, Alberta
I have owned this for many years. I also have owned a few full size keyboards with weighted keys. For playability, it is aweful. It has no feel whatsoever. The software it comes with is useless. assigning cc controls is so cumbersome it trained me to give up after several weeks of trying. The nobs are too small. The thing is a toy and nothing more. Yes it is functional, you can technically enter midi values, but I found it was most useful for my very young kids to play music games online. It's a toy.
Posted by Benny on Feb 9, 2023
Great Mini Controller! 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (LM Pro), Ontario
I've owned this MPK Mini 3 for over a year now so I feel I can give a comprehensive opinion on it. The keys are small, but what do you expect from a product with the word "Mini" in it. They feel solid and I have not had any issues with them. The knobs feel good. Not amazing, but not bad, they are good. The buttons feel a little cheap, like a tv remote replacement you'd get at a dollar store, but they work. The MPC pads feel really nice! They are a little more stiff then I thought they would be but still feel really nice to play on. Only issue is they sometimes double trigger the sounds. Doesn't happen often but it happens from time to time. The joystick is the only thing I don't quite like. It's ok, but I wish there were 2 separate controls for pitch and mod. Don't like how the joystick always jumps back into default setting. The overall quality of the build is really good. It has the right amount of weight (not too light and not too heavy, feels just right) and it is very portable. The oled screen is also nice, although it may feel a little useless, I'm still happy it's there. For $130 CAD you cannot go wrong with this controller!
Posted by John A on Feb 14, 2022
Lots of features 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Belleville, Ontario
This unit has several impressive features. The pads are great for quick drumming ideas, toggle switch for pitch shifting is also handy. The VST’s are awesome, full of cool electro FX, good presets, nice grand piano sounds, and a synth keyboard emulator, basically everything needed for keys, ambiance and crazy notes.
You get what you pay for, the keys feel cheap, but they get the job done. If you’re a home recorder, it’s definitely worth its weight in functionality at a great price. I read the previous review about keys falling off, I’ve had mine for about a year, well taken care of, no issues at all.
You get what you pay for, the keys feel cheap, but they get the job done. If you’re a home recorder, it’s definitely worth its weight in functionality at a great price. I read the previous review about keys falling off, I’ve had mine for about a year, well taken care of, no issues at all.
Posted by Brandon on Dec 20, 2021
Sadly disappointed 3 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Belleville, Ontario
The features are great and the drum pads are responsive. The keyboard key design is terrible with keys constantly breaking off. Very disappointed in that design aspect. Because of that I can’t recommend this as the keys are rather important.
Posted by anonymous on Nov 26, 2021
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Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
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- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
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- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
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- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
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| MPK Mini MKIII 25-Note Keyboard/Drum Pad Controller - White | 737157 |
