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Comparison Akai MPK Mini mkIII vs Arturia MiniLab MKII

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Three colour options. Dynamic keys and pads. 2 pad memory banks. OLED display. Sustain pedal input. Complete Music Production Starter Kit software.
Free integration with Arturia Analog Lab, Ableton Lite and UVI Grand Piano Model D.
Keys25 шт25 шт
Key sizesmall-sizedsmall-sized
Mechanicsactive (dynamic)active (dynamic)
Rigidityunweightedsemi-weighted
Control
Pitch controller
Modulation controller
Octave shift
Arpeggiator
Transport control
Pads88
Regulators (encoders)816
Connections
USB to host (type B)
Connectable pedals1 шт1 шт
General
Programming function
Displaymonochrome
Dimensions (WxHxD)318x44x181 mm355x50x220 mm
Weight0.75 kg1.5 kg
Color
Added to E-Catalogoctober 2020february 2018
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Akai Professional MPK Mini MK3 MIDI Keyboard with Subzero Bag MPKMINI3-BAG

The Akai Professional MPK Mini MK3 Laptop Production Keyboard is a compact yet powerful MIDI keyboard controller with eight M... morePC performance pads for finger-drumming and recording. This bundle also includes a SubZero 25-Key MIDI Keyboard and Controller Bag keeping the MPK Mini protected whilst on the move. The Akai MPK Mini MK3 features a redesigned keybed (Gen 2) for optimal expression and accurate articulation. This ensures you capture every nuance of your performance reacting to the slightest touch to capture every detail. The MPC performance pads are based on classic MPC designs providing the same feel and touch as classic gear. The MPK Mini MK3 is jam-packed with controls including a four-way joystick eight "endless" encoders and a built-in arpeggiator for combining rhythm and melody. The compact and sleek design is championed by some of the most prolific producers in the music industry praised for its portability and intuitive feel. With the portable design and classic MPC performance features it is easy to see why the MPK Mini MK3 is such a sought-after controller.
Gear4Music.com
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£89.99

Akai MPK Mini Mk3 MIDI Controller

Scan.co.uk
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£73.00

Akai MPKMINI3

Product type:Keyboard Controller.Product colour:Black.Number of Knobs (Encoders) :8.Number of pads:8.Aftertouch:Yes.Joystick:... more4-way .Number of banks of pads:2.Display type:OLED.Arpeggiator
Tradeinn.com
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£84.99

Akai Akai MPK mini MK3 Grey

MIDI-Keyboard / Grey / Number of Keys 25 / Keyboard velocity sensitive keys / Number of Trigger Pads 8 / Assignable Rotary En... morecoders 8 / Programmable Function Keys 1 / USB Interface
Idealo.co.uk
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Akai Professional Akai Pro MIDI Keyboard 25 Key USB Velocity Compatible 8 Pad Music Production Software MPK mini mk3 White

Welcome to The Cool Life! I am a seller in Japan. I ship authentic products from Japan. Please enjoy shopping with peace of m... moreind! You will find great products! 【Voltage Compatibility】 When using electrical appliances, please note that they are designed for Japanese voltage specifications (90-110V), so if you use them with a different voltage, it may cause a malfunction. 【Plug Type】 Our products use Japanese plug types (A or B type). Please use a conversion adapter if necessary. 【Important Note on Transformers and Adapters】 A transformer adjusts voltage to match your device’s requirements. A conversion adapter only changes the plug shape and does not adjust voltage. Using only a conversion adapter without a transformer may result in damage to the product. 【Liability】 We are not responsible for malfunctions or damages caused by improper use, such as operating the product without a transformer. Start making beats – a USB-powered, 25-key MIDI keyboard controller with delicate touch precision. It flexibly supports a wide range of production environments, from beginners to professionals. Complete production control - 4-way thumbstick with pitch bend and modulation control, arpeggiator with adjustable resolution/range/mode Experience the MPC workflow - 8 velocity-sensitive, backlit pads with MPC-inspired note repeat and full-level functionality. Sample trigger/virtual synth/DAW control is possible. Complete control of virtual instruments and effects Eight 360º rotary knobs assignable to plug-in/DAW/FX controls The starter kit includes 1500 preset sounds, new MPCBeats, 3 virtual instruments, and 2GB of sound content. Customize your MPK Mini MK3 - Download the editor and learn how to manually map knobs and joysticks, adjust keyboards and arpeggiators, save your own programs, and more. 1 month full access to Splice: Unlock the ultimate sample library when you purchase the MPK or MPC series. Once you register your product, you can use the Splice Creator plan for 30 days. Reliable support from Japanese staff [1 year warranty] [How to use the product] Please see the bottom of the product page.
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Rigidity

The hardness of the keys on a keyboard is the amount of resistance they provide when pressed.

Unweighted. Very low rigidity: the keys literally "fail" under the fingers. Found mostly in entry-level keyboards; this is due to the fact that unweighted mechanics are inexpensive, but the low pressure resistance makes it difficult to select the optimal pressure and control the dynamics of the sound.

— Semi- weighted. Keyboards with medium resistance — not as high as on weighted keys, but noticeably higher than on unweighted ones. This option is considered optimal for active keyboards (see "Mechanics"): at a low cost, it gives quite good responsiveness and, with a minimum skill, allows you to accurately control the pressing force.

Weighted. Keyboards with high resistance, which is comparable to the resistance of classical piano keys. Note that high effort in this case is an advantage: it allows you to bring the response of the keyboard as close as possible to the response of a classical piano and makes it easier to control the pressure and dynamics of the sound. Actually, by definition, all hammer-action models are made weighted (see "Mechanics"), but among active keyboards this option is rare — due to complexity and high cost.

Arpeggiator

The presence of an arpeggiator in the keyboard.

The name of this function comes from "arpeggio" — a technique for playing chords, in which notes are not played all at once, but in turn. Accordingly, the arpeggiator is a function that allows you to play a taken chord in the arpeggio technique: the musician presses all the keys at once, and the keyboard plays them in turn. This effect can also be achieved manually, but in some cases the arpeggiator turns out to be more convenient: it plays notes at a clearly defined speed and interval, can accompany them with various effects, and provides other additional features. These features vary depending on the model, but some instruments allow you to create entire songs with the arpeggiator by simply pressing a sequence of chords.

Transport control

The presence in the keyboard of the transport control function.

In this case, we are usually talking about support for the MIDI Machine Control standard, designed to control external recording and playback equipment. Such support actually turns the keyboard into an external remote control, allowing you to give commands from it to "Play", "Stop", "Pause", "Rewind" (forward and backward) and "Record". To do this, the design provides a separate panel with a set of appropriate buttons.

Regulators (encoders)

The number of encoder controlsprovided in the design of the keyboard.

Such a knob looks like a rotary knob, with which you can control various functions of the device to which the keyboard is connected — for example, turn the virtual knobs in the programme for recording and sound processing. At the same time, we note that a full-fledged encoder is capable of rotating 360 ° and turning to any angle in any direction, however, keyboards can also contain knobs with a limited rotation sector — they can also be called encoders. None of these options has a clear advantage: in some cases, an unlimited turning sector is more convenient, in others, a limited one.

Display

The type of display that the keyboard is equipped with.

Most modern MIDI keyboards have relatively simple monochrome (single colour) displays. Such screens are inexpensive, and their capabilities are sufficient for most cases. However, there are also models with colour screens — usually, such equipment is a sign of an advanced keyboard with an abundance of additional functions; for simpler devices, a colour display is overkill.
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