AKAI Professional MPK MINI MK3 - BLACK - Mini MIDI Controller

AKAI Professional MPK MINI MK3 - Compact Mini MIDI Controller (Black Edition)

The AKAI Professional MPK MINI MK3 Black Edition is an ultra-compact MIDI controller that combines the iconic MPC experience with a 25-key, dynamics-sensitive mini-key keyboard and professional-grade features. It features a four-way joystick for pitch bend and modulation, eight RGB MPC pads with Note Repeat and Full Level, and eight infinitely assignable knobs. With NKS support for Native Instruments integration, a built-in arpeggiator, and an OLED display for parameter visualization, the MPK MINI MK3 Black offers a streamlined and expressive workflow in any studio or mobile setup.

Main features

• Keyboard: 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys
• Joystick: 4-way control of pitch bend and modulation
• MPC Pads: 8 RGB pads with Note Repeat, Full Level and polyphonic aftertouch
• Knobs: 8 assignable infinite potentiometers
• Banks: Bank switch button to duplicate pads and knobs
• Octaves: Dedicated buttons to scroll between 10 octaves
• Arpeggiator: Integrated with tempo and resolution adjustments
• Display: OLED to display parameters and presets
• Sustain: Pedal input (6.3 mm jack)
• Connection: USB-B Class Compliant (plug & play)
• Compatibility: Native Kontrol Standard (NKS)
• Included software: MPC Beats, Electric, Stage Piano, Hype, 2GB of sounds and Komplete Select 15

Product benefits

• Portable and plug & play design with no drivers required
• Advanced expressiveness with keys, pads and polyphonic aftertouch
• Instant creative control via assignable joystick and knobs
• Register navigation extended to 10 octaves with dedicated buttons
• Seamless integration with NKS libraries and Komplete Select plugins

Use cases

• Mobile music production with laptop and DAW
• Live performance, sample triggering and effects control
• Programming arpeggios and melody lines in real time
• Creating beats and sequences with MPC pads
• MIDI and sampler production classes and workshops

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it require drivers? No; it's USB Class Compliant and plug & play.
• How do I change banks? Use the “Bank” button to access two banks of pads and knobs.
• Can I remap controls? Yes; the MPC Beats Editor allows you to map CC and notes.
• What's included with the software? MPC Beats, virtual instruments, and your choice of Komplete Select 15.

Description for projects

USB MIDI controller with 25 sensitive keys, 8 RGB MPC pads with aftertouch, 4-way joystick, 8 assignable knobs, arpeggiator and OLED display in black finish.