The Akai Pro MPK Mini MK 3 Limited-Edition White is a 25-key keyboard controller. This is the 3rd generation of the world's legendary best-selling mini-keyboard controller that redefined how a generation of creators makes music and also your entry-point into a world of pro-production. Available for a limited time in a special white finish.

Experience expanded control of the VST instrument and effect collection with MPK Mini MKII and Akai Pro VIP3.0, which provides unparalleled access to a virtual instrument and effect collection, seamlessly integrating the hardware / software experience and granting unrestricted freedom to create in a user-friendly, intuitive format. The combination of VIP and MPK Mini MKII maximizes workflow and ensures a playing experience that feels natural and enhances creativity – the natural, tactile feel of hardware fused with the unrivalled processing capability of virtual instruments.

Quickly find sounds based on instrument type, timbre, style or articulation from the entire VST library; sculpt immersive, expressive sounds and textures layering up to 8 separate instruments and patches per VIP instance; load up to 4 different VST effects per instrument channel to sculpt the perfect sound; put power into any performance with Pad Chord Progressions and user-friendly Key Control processors; and much more. From live performance to studio production, VIP’s user-friendly functionality coupled with a diverse feature set guarantees simple, seamless integration into existing setups and provides the ultimate platform for unrestricted creative expression.

Main Features of the MPK Mini MK 3:

- Incorporates 5 Years of User Feedback for an All-New, Enhanced Design

- 25 Synth-Action Mini Keys

- 4-Way Thumbstick for Dynamic Pitch and Modulation Control

- 8 Backlit Velocity-Sensitive MPC-Style Pads with Note Repeat & Full Level

- 8 Assignable Q-Link Knobs for Mixing, Tweaking Plug-Ins, and More

- Built-In Arpeggiator with Adjustable Resolution, Range, and Modes

- Dedicated Octave Up and Octave Down Buttons

- Ultra-Compact Design Lets Producers Create Anywhere

- USB-Powered; No Power Adapter Required

- Full-Size Sustain Pedal Input Jack

- Comprehensive Production Software Package Included: MPC Beats, SONiVOX Wobble, and Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech (Downloads)

- Includes VIP3.0 - The Ground-Breaking, Award-Winning Music Software Platform That Provides Musicians and Composers with a Powerful Hands-On Control Solution for Their Virtual Instrument and Virtual Effect Collection

MPK Mini MIDI Editor:

- Unlock the true potential of the MPK Mini with the MPK Mini MIDI Editor software. This MIDI editor is a powerful preset management software that lets MPK Mini users customize their hardware and software setup on their Mac or PC. Create and tweak presets for their favorite virtual instruments, plug-ins, and DAWs, then store them on their MPK Mini. Producers will spend less time setting up their gear and more time doing what they love — making great music.

Technical Information:

- (25) Velocity-Sensitive Keys

- (8) Pressure- and Velocity-Sensitive Pads

- (2) Banks of Light-Up MPC-Style Pads

- (8) Assignable Controller Pot Knobs

- USB-MIDI Communications to Mac/PC

- (10) Octave Up and Down

- Arpeggiator

- Additional Controls: Pitchbend/Mod Joystick, Note Repeat Button, Full Level Button, Tap Tempo Button

- Additional Inputs: (1) 1/4" (6.35-mm) TS Input for Sustain Pedal

- USB Power; No Power Adapter Required

- Dimensions (W x D x H): 12.5" x 7.13" x 1.75"

- Weight: 1.65 lb | 0.75 kg