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Akai MPK mini Play MK3

Akai MPK mini Play MK3
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User Guide
English ( 2 – 6 )
Guía del usuario
Español ( 7 – 11 )
Guide d’utilisation
Français ( 12 – 16 )
Guida per l’uso
Italiano ( 17 – 21 )
Benutzerhandbuch
Deutsch ( 22 – 26 )
Appendix
English ( 27 )
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Akai MPK mini Play MK3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Pad colorBlack
Control typeButtons, Rotary
Number of pads8
Number of knobs6
MIDI-keyboard number of keys25 keys
Product colorBlack, Red
Octave adjustmentYes
InterfaceUSB
Display typeOLED
Battery typeAA
Power source typeBattery
Number of batteries supported4
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth178 mm
Width317 mm
Height58 mm
Weight860 g

Summary

User Guide

Box Contents

Lists all items included in the MPK mini Play mk3 package.

Support

Provides information on accessing product documentation, technical specifications, and registration.

Quick Start

Initial steps for playing sounds, accessing drum and keyboard sounds, and managing favorites.

Setting Up with Software

Setting Up with MPC Beats

Instructions for connecting and configuring the MPK mini Play mk3 with MPC Beats software.

Setting Up with GarageBand

Instructions for connecting and configuring the MPK mini Play mk3 with GarageBand.

Setting Up with Other Software

General guidance for integrating the MPK mini Play mk3 with any digital audio workstation (DAW).

Features - Top Panel Controls

Keybed

Details the 25-note velocity-sensitive keyboard and octave control.

Drum Pads

Explains the velocity-sensitive pads for triggering sounds and accessing favorites.

X-Y Controller

Describes the 4-axis thumbstick for MIDI pitch bend and CC messages.

Arpeggiator Controls

Covers Arpeggiator On/Off, Time Division, Mode, Latch, Octave, Swing, and Sync settings.

Features - Other Top Panel Controls

Tap Tempo and Octave

Explains Tap Tempo for arpeggiator timing and Octave Up/Down for keyboard range.

Level and Repeat Functions

Details Full Level mode for consistent velocity and Note Repeat for rhythmic playback.

Sound Selection and Modes

Covers Display Screen, Selector Knob, Keys, Drums, Favorites, and Internal Sounds buttons.

Pad and Knob Banks

Describes Pad Bank A/B and Knob Bank A/B for switching control modes.

Features - Assignable Knobs

FilterAttack Knob

Explains the assignable knob for Filter and Attack settings or MIDI CC messages.

ResonanceRelease Knob

Details the assignable knob for Resonance and Release settings or MIDI CC messages.

ReverbEQ Low Knob

Covers the assignable knob for Reverb Amount and Low EQ settings or MIDI CC messages.

ChorusEQ High Knob

Describes the assignable knob for Chorus Amount and High EQ settings or MIDI CC messages.

Features - Volume and Speaker

Volume Control

Adjusts the volume for internal sounds and headphone output.

Speaker Output

Provides audio output for internal sounds, disabled when headphones are used.

Rear Panel Connections

Power Switch

Controls power to the unit, selectable between USB and Battery operation.

USB Port

Connects to a computer for power and MIDI data transmission.

Headphone Output

Connects headphones for private listening, disabling the internal speaker.

Sustain Input

Socket for connecting a momentary-contact foot pedal for sound sustain.

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