Gearank High Notes
- 2022.07: Equal Highest Rated 25-Key MIDI Controller Keyboard
Tied With:Arturia MiniLab MkII - 2022.07: Equal Highest Rated MIDI Keyboard Controller Under $200
Tied With:Arturia MiniLab MkII - 2021.06: Equal Highest Rated MIDI Keyboard Controller Under $200
Tied With:Arturia MiniLab MkII - 2021.05: Equal Highest Rated 25-Key MIDI Controller Keyboard
Tied With:Arturia MiniLab MkII
Gearank Recommended
Cons
- The small keys are a put-off if you’re used to full-size keys
Pros
- Solid, durable build
- The pads are nice and big
- Great as a portable controller to use with a laptop
The Akai Professional MPK Mini MKIII is a feature rich, compact, 25-key MIDI Controller for the producer on the go.
Despite its diminutive size, the MPK Mini MK III features 25 synth action mini-keys and 8 backlit performance pads with note repeat.
A 4-way pitch and modulation joystick and 8 assignable knobs rounds out the controls.
The unit also features tap tempo and an arpeggiator.
Inspiration can strike anywhere and any time so get the MPK Mini MK III if you want something you can bring along with your laptop setup.
Specifications
- Keys: 25 Velocity Sensitive Slim-Keys
- Pads: 8 RGB Pads
- Buttons & Knobs: 16 Encoders, Octave +/-, Sustain, Volume
- Octaves: +/- 4
- Bundled Software: Analog Lab Lite, Ableton Live Lite and UVI Grand Piano
- Power: USB Bus Powered
- Connectivity: USB, Sustain Pedal
- Compatibility: OS X 10.7 or Later, Windows 7 or later
- Dimensions: 14″ x 2″ x 8.7″
- Weight 3.3 lbs.
| Website | Source | *Rating Value |
| Sound On Sound | Simon Sherbourne | 96/100 |
| ask.audio | Hollin Jones | 96/100 |
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