Akai MPK Mini Mk.3 VS Arturia MINILAB MK.2 - Which should YOU choose?

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In Today's video we're taking a look at two of the most popular 25-key mini Midi Keyboards: The Akai MPK Mini MK3 and the Arturia Mini Lab Mkii. Both of these midi keyboards cost right around $100 and they're about as different as they are similar. Let me know in the comments below which keyboard is your favorite!
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0:00 Opening
0:37 Similarities
1:03 Keybed
2:13 Drum Pads
3:17 :)
3:35 Build Quality
4:28 Pitch & Mod
5:15 Knobs
5:38 MPK Features
6:23 Software
7:01 Closing
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@arlethg5979 3 года назад

A minilab mk2 with drum pads the size of the ones on the mpk mini would be perfect

@PatrickBreenMusic 3 года назад

Not a bad idea!

@CybertroninfiniteOfficial 3 года назад

Minilab Mk3? 😱

@matthiasmark3946 3 года назад

@@CybertroninfiniteOfficial when is that gonna arrive

@CybertroninfiniteOfficial 3 года назад

@@matthiasmark3946 no idea

3 года назад

definitely

@dannuttle9005 2 года назад

Every review I see of these two controllers, however well done (and this one is very well done), leaves me unsure which is best for me. I suspect that the cuteness factor of the tiny Akai will win me over in the end. Plus, what the hell, they're pretty cheap, I can buy the Arturia as well if I want. Just...don't tell my wife.

@zacqueen 2 года назад

You need to convert your wife into a music audiophile! Make her join in the sin!

@unready56 2 года назад

Forget about any kind of dynamics with the AKAI, you have to bang on it like a madman. I have never experienced a controller you have to hit so hard to get the sound out. The velocity curve is literally retarded, the pinky finger is almost useless when playing chords as you have to hit it so hard. This goes for the keys, while the pads are even HARDER. You can tweak the velocity settings, but is fiddly AF, you'll probably never get it right and this feature is undocumented, hidden and has cryptic parameters. I guess it's ok if you've never played on any other keyboard, piano or midi controller.

@sliverhandsonbasses 3 года назад

Incredibly accurate comparison. Bravo!

@eddiemobley4298 3 года назад

Dude I'm so happy your posting more often.

@PatrickBreenMusic 3 года назад

Bro thank you so much for saying that. 2020 has been weird for all of us! Personally, I've had a hard time hitting the RU-vid goals I had set for myself. But I've still got BIG plans for this channel. So grateful for people like you who have been patient with me 😊. Lots to come!

@michaelotineru6545 3 года назад

I'm in the market for my first midi keyboard, and this is the first review I found the doesn't sound like it's a shill video, so I definitely feel significantly more informed on my impending purchase. Thank you for the guidance!

@PatrickBreenMusic 3 года назад

Glad I could help! Cheers Michael!

@gabeaviles1300 3 года назад

Your videos are very calming, thank you.

@PatrickBreenMusic 3 года назад

Cheers my friend!

@JasonHong 3 года назад

did you know that you literally do the best comparison/review videos?

@user-sz3gt6bp6n 3 года назад

I have small hands so Akai's key bed fits me fine. I also like look and size of the Akai a bit better despite the full plastic build.

@carlofnl 3 года назад

this is perfect timing, thanks!!

@PatrickBreenMusic 3 года назад

carlofnl cheers, my friend 🙌🙌

@GabrielAlves-ll6lc 3 года назад

terrific video man, thanks for the content

@MFDoomguy21 3 года назад

It's 11:45 on the following Friday of you uploading this video, because I'm actually looking to buy one of them lol, thank you for making this video!

@takaliuang 3 года назад

What I need is the AKAI's pad on Arturia Minilab & transport buttons, will be perfect 😉 Love your way to review bro, really not wasting my time, keep it up, new subscriber from Indonesia!

@colin6432 3 года назад

You can bind the second set of pad controls from playing notes to transport controls

@sonicjackalopeproductions3342 3 года назад

I'm sorry, but if I were forced to use MPC pads on an Arturia controller, I would pitch it out the window and just use something else for rhythm and seek a new Arturia keyboard without the pads. This isn't the zero-year groovebox era. There are better drum pads by the dozens out there.

@nathanmarpaungmusic6044 3 года назад

Same I’m from Indonesia

@mert_mashel 3 года назад

Hey patrick i just wanna say that im just starting to get into music making and your channel has been a huge help! Keep up the great work man!

@PatrickBreenMusic 3 года назад

Matt Marshall glad to hear it man! Appreciate the kind words. Enjoy your music making adventures, my friend!

@trapnatii_ondabeat8600 Год назад

😂😂😂😂

@sagitta12 Год назад

Thanks! We're actually looking at a 61 key controller but this review helped us make the decision for the brand :)

@counsellingwithcoaching Год назад

Just received my Akai MPK mini - looks super cute 🥰

@VERSVCE 3 года назад

Cool video! what I looked forward

@DyscoJen 2 года назад

This video helped me immensely. Listing each feature and awarding a star to that category is what did it for me and helped me make my final decision. Great video Patrick, thanks!

@trapnatii_ondabeat8600 Год назад

Same wit me

@wallyt.waterbottle2303 3 года назад

this was a really nice concise video that def helped my decision! thanks!

@PatrickBreenMusic 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@patcupo 3 года назад

Scaling down from an old MPK88 and narrowed it down to these two. Super helpful video - thank you!

@PatrickBreenMusic 3 года назад

Great to hear it, Patrick!

@marvelousondatrack8647 2 года назад

Me too me scaling done from Akai mpk49 to smaller keyboard

@ennisonrosa3 3 года назад

Really helpful video, thanks Patrick!

@PatrickBreenMusic 2 года назад

My pleasure! Cheers!

@rejurj 3 года назад

Decided to buy minilab. Thank you Patrick :)

@kristofferfredin2706 3 года назад

First of all, great vid! I would like to know more about the softwares tho. Me as a beginner it is quite hard to understand the differences and more! But keep up the good work and awesome vids!

@itskdn 3 года назад

I really Wanted this Video & You are here to Help! Thanks dude!🙈♥️

@PatrickBreenMusic 3 года назад

Glad you dig it bro!

@harir25 3 года назад

Hi bro i decided for minilab for its good build quality..thanks to ur review..from kerala India

@abhisheks5625 3 года назад

Aliya vangiyo arturia. Enikum vangananu..

@kuanminlee5512 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing these ! By the way I love your BGM ! So 80’s style !

@PatrickBreenMusic 2 года назад

Thank you for the comment, my friend!

@AMIRNORAZAN 3 года назад

I have both & use both to play live loop. MiniLab for keys & to arm tracks in Ableton, MPK Mini mainly for finger drumming. Occasionally combine both for keyboard part (MPK3 for high key, Minilab for lower key 😄). Reason? I love both. Couldn't decide for only one.

@trapnatii_ondabeat8600 Год назад

Both facts

@ScottHooper1 3 года назад

Thanks man, that was really helpful to help me choose the Arturia MK2. Confirmation bias? Yeah, probably, but coool vid dude!

@donniethedealer7163 Год назад

Thank Bro👍🏼 Very helpful!

@MMR_LM 3 года назад

Damn, I was leaning towards the Arturia, but then Akai had to go ahead and throw in a curveball with that arpeggiator

@Ashley-vt1pp 3 года назад

now I'm leaning towards the Arturia...

@sonicjackalopeproductions3342 3 года назад

Um, you can just reprogram one of the drum pads to act as an arpeggiator trigger in the DAW. Super simple in programs like Ableton and Studio One 5. This really isn't a feature, just a mapped key you cannot change.

@Sm-ne8ff 3 года назад

@@sonicjackalopeproductions3342 WORD !

@djwilmer7252 3 года назад

Arpeggiator is trash

@landeralerav8756 3 года назад

@@sonicjackalopeproductions3342 can u do the same with note repeat?

@goatkoala573 3 года назад

DAMN! I WANT THEM BOTH

@NathanChisholm041 2 года назад

I bought the Arturia 61 key version for my Anolog Lab V and V Collection 8 I just got and man its a awesome keyboard. I might get the 25 for jams at friends houses...

3 года назад

Great Video. I have both.. But I love the Arturia when it comes to playing keys, which i do more.. You hit it on the nail... I am now a fan and a Subscriber.

@Appelschmappel 2 года назад

This video literally helped me choose. I think for me, the Arturia is the way to go. . Thanks for the nice video!

@reneeteller 3 года назад

Thanks very helpful!

@ShiShiWorld 2 года назад

great video. thanks man

@by_antony 2 года назад

Hey, man. Excellent video. I just bought my mpk3 last month.

@PatrickBreenMusic 2 года назад

Thanks Anthony! Enjoy your MPK!

@TechTraction 3 года назад

Nice job with the comparison review. Drawing attention to "if you're looking for this or that, then pick this" was super helpful as I narrow down my mini MIDI controller purchase. Thanks.

@PatrickBreenMusic 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Cheers my friend!

@chichi7391 3 года назад

Thanks, this was really helpful as a beginner buying her first midi keyboard. I already have a full size keyboard that I like and really want something small with good drum pads, so this helped me make my decision. Think I'll be going with the AKAI! Thanks!

@PatrickBreenMusic 2 года назад

Awesome, you'll love it!

@JaredHumphers 3 года назад

I have the Akai, but agree the keys do feel better to me on the Arturia. I like that they’re a bit bigger, and like someone else said, if the pad size were bigger on the Arturia, I’d go with that (even if it meant losing a few pads). Pretty tough choice!

@PatrickBreenMusic 3 года назад

Agreed man! If you don't have the new MPK Mini, I definitely recommend upgrading! You'll really like it!

@JoelStephen 3 года назад

@@PatrickBreenMusic does that mean that the new mk3 has an equivalent key quality as of Arturia? I'm comparing the two and meds to buy one soon.

@usbsol 3 года назад

Buy the Arturia essential then 🙂

@elevenforty9251 3 года назад

Great job Bro 😎

@FrancescaBettiMusic 3 года назад

Thank you for the video

@akiltotherescue 3 года назад

Great comparison video!

@PatrickBreenMusic 3 года назад

Skip Mcgee my guy! What setup you working with these days?? Still got your MPK mini?

@akiltotherescue 3 года назад

@@PatrickBreenMusic yesssssiiiirrrrrr. Its so trustworthy. Been thinking about upgrading to a 49key tho

@JaneGraze 3 года назад

My advice: please a more deeper look at the software. For me - Im a newbie it`s very important. But_ great Video!

@johnnyblade1293 3 года назад

what type of music are you producing, and what software did you go with?

@khalnayakji 3 года назад

@@johnnyblade1293 caustic 3

@CybertroninfiniteOfficial 3 года назад

Gracias man

@msnatif1557 3 года назад

thank you!

@NAGA_99 3 года назад

I have giant hands so I was instantly sold on the minilab. Actual great comparison video, bloody subbed.

@ReachingWisdom 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing... getting a new AI and they promote the low budget Akai stuff.. but i am a guitar/bass player not an expert on writing electronic music and have held back from midi for years but the time is now... lol.. imma give the akai a shot... ill update .. and subscribed. Thanks again for sharing!

@PatrickBreenMusic 2 года назад

Cheers my friend!

@PatrickBreenMusic 3 года назад

✨ Check out the UPDATED COMPARISON: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-L6ZrvbKM-RU.html [Minilab 3 vs. MPK Mini mk3]

@sahilanwar3526 3 года назад

Even though so many youtubers put out reviews and content on Mpk mini, Launchkey mini, and Arturia minilab. Why is it so tough to make a final decision?

@sahilanwar3526 3 года назад

I also loved your view on this video, thank you so much!

@itskdn 3 года назад

Arturia's 🥳♥️

@egorm8952 3 года назад

My fav is Akai. But im biased. I have a soft spot for Akai. I still have my mpk88

@akiltotherescue 3 года назад

Think im sticking with the akai. Its just so ingrained in my soulllll

@ejclavecovers 3 года назад

thanks for the review its helping me alot in buying

@konfusedkidmusic 3 года назад

Thankyou....✨

@PatrickBreenMusic 3 года назад

Thank YOU!

@xyhmo 2 года назад

Great review. With the keys being better, Arturia seems like the better choice for me. But it also feels like they've missed a few obvious improvements. Why not replace a few knobs with a couple of sliders, and rearrange the whole thing to not have the pads in a single row. Still, seems overall really good.

@trapnatii_ondabeat8600 Год назад

Joint to 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@Autonomous15 Год назад

Minilab mk3 has brought the sliders.

@lugga1565 3 года назад

I chose the akai, cause I have a big keyboard, so If I would really need a good keybad, then I'm abled to use my keyboard. But, for music productiin and workflow, I can use the akai.

@taz-on-the-looseyusef5526 3 года назад

Everything from Akai is what I love

@PatrickBreenMusic 2 года назад

Nice!

@ello_ello_ 3 года назад

thank you for the comparison/review. you do a good job - much appreciated

@PatrickBreenMusic 2 года назад

My pleasure! Glad the video was helpful!

@thejonathandoan 2 года назад

Great comparison. I had my eye on the Akai, so I went to my local Guitar Center to try it out, but found the Minilab mk2 and fell in love. The keys are definitely better, and a bit larger, which was the deciding factor for me. Yes it’s heavier and bigger, but I do appreciate the more sturdy build quality. Plus the included software suite is great, and the Moog emulator is golden! Thanks for the video!

@trapnatii_ondabeat8600 Год назад

Facts bro no lie my guy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@simonlynch6080 3 года назад

Would be nice to have a summary of total stars at the end, cheers

@eric-vu1jy 2 года назад

They had two each

@junito1957 3 года назад

I COULDNT DECIDE SO I GOT BOTH BUT FOR TRAVEL MK3 WINS BUT FOR KEYBED ARTURIA IS BETTER

@arzoiproductions 3 года назад

Helping 🤝

@sommer.rain421 3 года назад

great video

@PatrickBreenMusic 2 года назад

Thanks!!

@firehandszarb 2 года назад

mpk mini looks so cool

@RoaringJaguar 3 года назад

Thank you

@areohbee343 Год назад

thank-you so much. Arturia for me

@Sm-ne8ff 3 года назад

Patrick ? .... Epic ...

@PurpleMusicProductions Год назад

The key bed is hard to beat with arturia. I tried several companies and hands down arturia was the best for my needs.

@AkshendraTiwari 3 года назад

Very helpful video sir🙏🏻 LOVE from India 👌🏻👌🏻

@Noel-ty4mv 3 года назад

just bought the minilab

@TheShiftingSounds 2 года назад

It always seems i buy the best bamg for my buck. Without any reviews i boughr the Aturia. Will arrive tomorrow but because of you i lnow now i will not regret it.

@silentry 3 года назад

I'm going for the artuia Im already getting an mpc one so I don't need the midi for the drum pads plus artist is a little bit cheaper so the extra money I can go out and buy SD cards.

@mazedreamproduction3111 3 года назад

Man thanks for the review. How are the software of minilab compared to akai?

@amaurythewarrior 8 месяцев назад

i got a mpk mini mk II used a few years ago... I never liked the keybed. and because of that i never really used it. I wanted a small desktop midi controller. i have a full size korg D1 digital stage piano that's great, but on the side and not great for synth (full weighted keys). the arturia minilab is reaaaally tempting.

@jacksonunruh5076 3 года назад

I use mini lab. No issues. Comes with awesome plugin.

@PatrickBreenMusic 3 года назад

Great keyboard. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

@jacksonunruh5076 3 года назад

Patrick Breen your welcome.

@noahwinson8780 3 года назад

Hello! Great Video

@PatrickBreenMusic 3 года назад

Thank you, my friend.

@noahwinson8780 3 года назад

@@PatrickBreenMusic Btw your videos are super high quality, like I would expect this quality if you had 1 mil subs, even though you don't have 1 mil subs, you just gained one, from me 😁

@PatrickBreenMusic 3 года назад

Noah W thanks man! Appreciate that

@nomad1517 2 года назад

If native instruments put pads on their m32 and moved the touch strips on the top instead of the left to improve portability it would be the best on the market for it's price and size. But hands down, m audio oxygen mini is your best bet for the price. Arturia is sooooo outdated. I hope this year they pop one out soon.

@BongoJak 3 года назад

Nice video... I recently grabbed an MPK 3... come to find out it the akai mpk MK3 will not allow for a “Toggle / momentary” option for CC commands. This makes no since to me as they have it on the 1st two..... Arturia will not send PC (program change) messages

@davidking6750 2 года назад

There needs to be the Akaituria Mini ... a combination of the best from both : the keys and 16 knobs (not 8) from the Arturia and the bigger pads , the little info screen and the arpeggiator from the Akai

@valentindumitru6648 2 года назад

Or an Artukai Minilab :)))

@redstonegod296 Год назад

@@valentindumitru6648 wow nice name "artukai"

@JegErAlan 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. I am a newbie…trying to figure out which inexpensive device to start with.

@PatrickBreenMusic 3 года назад

You're very welcome! Thanks for you comment!

@trapnatii_ondabeat8600 Год назад

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@samshiva69 3 года назад

super bro

@riharrds Год назад

thx

@MrAnperm 2 года назад

Thanks, man. I wanted to know which one had the better keyboard so I can (kind of) practise piano when I'm out bush.

@beluumu 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video. I went for the arturia. 🤭🤭

@PatrickBreenMusic 7 месяцев назад

Glad to hear it!

@iam-music Год назад

Great stuff...going a little deeper, when you select a preset on the Minilab...does it send any midi info? Important for programming...the mpk MK2 does not.

@seattlebeard 2 года назад

They're so inexpensive I'm going to buy both. :o)

@ArthurKlisiewicz Год назад

my MPK keys broke (3 of them) after 10 months. This keyboard is super low quality. Purchased ARTURIA - I love it !

@mangeshhbarde 3 года назад

I will be getting an Arturia Keylab Mkii 69 in a few months, so as a portable solution should I go for Akai MPK mini mk3?

@blackbusiness7 3 года назад

Which is better; the AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 or the AKAI Professional APC Key 25 to control ableton for a beginner noob? Do they do the same thing? What is the difference? I smell a new video coming... 👍🏾

@wycliffkeys290 2 года назад

It’s time Arturia gives us the MK3 . Hope they make a 37 full size keys

@PatrickBreenMusic 2 года назад

I've heard rumors that something is coming. They just dropped new interfaces, so I'll be surprised if we see a new Mini Lab this year. My guess is they'll announce something at NAMM.

@DevilKiller100 2 года назад

I have one Arturia Minilab MK2. Knobs are jumpy af, I had to buy an AKAI to replace it, it works better for the same price.

@Dare-_- Год назад

in what world is 79$ the same as 119$????

@walesu.k.2108 3 года назад

I just got my AKAI today but I can’t get the full level to work with Nano Studio or Beat Maker 3 do I need a firm wear update? I really have to push the keys to get full velocity.

@Zoloxer 3 года назад

The full level only works with the drum pads, I don't think any piano could do full velocity off the bat. There's probably some work around though

@reddotbyte2902 3 года назад

Thanks for the informative video Patrick. I'm new to the whole music thing and use GarageBand for now. Was wondering if these Keyboards can connect to GarageBand. Just plug play record or do I need some plugins or drivers. I have a Roland E09 and for the life of me can't connect it to GarageBand.

@PatrickBreenMusic 3 года назад

Yes, these will connect to Garage Band and work perfectly!

@reddotbyte2902 3 года назад

@@PatrickBreenMusic Thank you. Appreciate the information.

@SonderUS 2 года назад

Hello this is Patrick!

@hutsfluts2909 3 года назад

Wich affordable midi keyboard would you advise for making hiphop beats? And do genres matter with choosing the keyboard? (With the software coming with the keyboard)

@DISTR4CK 3 года назад

You can make a country song on a midi keyboard if you wanted. So no it doesn’t matter.

@pimentocheese618 3 года назад

First of all really great video! I have a question, I've heard that the Arturia is a little bit complicated to assign on Ableton, or that has problems with it's secondary pads bank (9-16) and other stuff like that. Does it still have those configuration problems? Honestly that's the only reason that makes me not wanna choose it, and instead choosing the apk mk3 :( Help!

@hamelinhu5901 2 года назад

Any midi keyboard would not automatically assign the knob 9-16 to ableton. You should midi map them every time you open the daw.

@ckYlr 2 года назад

uh, i cant decide.... both it is!

@ianhenderson1872 3 года назад

Helpful. +1

@damienfleming33 3 года назад

The akai broke on me in a year

@JesusRodriguez-dc7of 3 года назад

I would definitely choose the Arturia Minilab. Arturia's build quality and customer service just trumps Akai's all day. I own both, as well as an MPC, so I can definitely say that objectively. 💯

@maybejae 3 года назад

What do you find yourself using more? As a complete beginner is there an advantage to going with the MPK for it's software suite and arpeggiator? Thanks!

@JesusRodriguez-dc7of 3 года назад

@@maybejae .... The thing with both of these two is that you tend to use them with a DAW of some sort, so the arps and extra features are already going to be built in to your DAW. I definitely use the Arturia most of the time if I'm making music away from my main workstation pc. I haven't used the Akai in a long while. Frankly because it's just a crappier product overall. Same with their "Midimix" controller: I have one of those too, but I also have the Korg Nanokontrol Studio, and the Korg just trumps the Akai in that department as well. I imagine NI's Maschine probably out performs my MPC too, but I'm just too broke to justify making the comparison lol. Overall though, it all depends on how you're going to use (live or in a studio), so I'd definitely make any considerations from that angle. 👍

@maybejae 3 года назад

@@JesusRodriguez-dc7of thanks for your thoughts!

@andybelii Год назад

What do you think about pads? What’s the best ?

@LKirahs 7 месяцев назад

I still don't know which one to choose xD It's a pity there was no mention of how they work with another DAW, like Logic, or Ableton. Does anything not work, are there problems with the drivers, etc?

@StoneLax420 3 года назад

Can the synths from arturia’s analog lab be used in other DAWs or only in analog lab?

@sonicjackalopeproductions3342 3 года назад

Analog Lab is a virtual instrument environment that also has a VST component. It isn't made to be a DAW, but a plugin for your DAW that can also function in a stand alone configuration to play live without having to open up a DAW. Great for musicians who want to load and play a synth, but don't want to run something like Ableton during a live set eating up RAM you don't need to give to it. Any Arturia products work well in almost any DAW on the market. I have fallen in love with my KeyLab 49 because there is nothing it cannot work with. From vintage MIDI out of an Alesis SR16 or Yamaha DX7 to the new Mac Mini M1 even when Apple didn't let them in on the release and no one else's controllers would work out of the box.