Can the MVAVE SMK II Beat The AKAI MPK MINI?

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@JuanGarcia77_ 6 месяцев назад

Man, brands like MVAVE are helping a lot here in Brasil. This guys are making things more affordable for us. I already started collecting they products kkkk

@coloursinthedark 6 месяцев назад

Oi Juan! Como eles estão fazendo? Abaixando o preço pra compensar os impostos? Fiquei interessado!

@beatsbylio 4 месяца назад

O meu SMK-25 chegou da Amazon ontem, pelo preço de R$305, mas fui taxado em R$127, mesmo assim acho que compensa com a qualidade e tudo o que ele entrega. Ja estou usando e amando, essa semana irei gravar o Review para postar aqui no RU-vid.

@panetoneblue6026 3 месяца назад

Sim!

@rockerets Месяц назад

True, but the hype is a bit late in my country (Indonesia) i play guitar, and already have cube baby and upgraded to Tank G. Any brand can't ever beat those.

@fagnercristinodias4320 11 дней назад

@@beatsbylio como vc fez para configurar?

@JAdeWii_ 6 месяцев назад

Been wanting to check this out 🔥

@psychrockvinyl Месяц назад

So glad i saw this before i pulled the trigger on the mk1! Great review !

@DJSockmonkeyMusic 6 месяцев назад

Ive been thinking about grabbing one of these just to check it out, and im feeling a lot more inclined now. Its not perfect, but for use with my phone, it seems pretty good. Certainly good enough for jamming and idea generation when im not in the home studio. Thanks man.

@bluebird1954 24 дня назад

U welcome 🤗

@RC_Cola2020 6 месяцев назад

Nice! I’m glad I held off on the Mk1 during beatober. I was very close to ordering it.

@M_Gabay Месяц назад

Thanks. Please make full review and tips on this m-vave ii 🙏🏻

@creativedwill 6 месяцев назад

Take my money!!!😁😁😂 I just purchased it! This was a dope review and the product is exactly what I’ve been looking for!

@runeg286 4 месяца назад

Incredible that Bluetooth is a killer feature here in 2024. But it actually is. I'm picking up a MVAVE just because I would love the freedom of a wireless MIDI keyboard.

@bluesirensmusic 6 месяцев назад

Setup for Different DAWs was an excellent idea!

@RobinDupuy 2 месяца назад

Hello Taetro, Thank you always for your great tutorials. Where did you get the information to set the M-VAVE SMK II to Ableton?

@Whautum 2 месяца назад

Sorry but where can I find the manual to set up the controller with logic pro? I cannot even connect to to my macbook... The bluetooth doesn't even find it.

@Tottorul 3 месяца назад

thank you for this payed review xD non the less it seems like a great product, I will order at least the keyboard. maybe the drumpad and mixer as well. I hope they also release 37 and 49 versions of this in the future

@mg-dad 5 месяцев назад

Saludos! Amigo una pregunta. Que programa estás usado y funciona en Android? gracias. excelente video🎉

@wunzit 5 месяцев назад

can you show how you completely set up with the M-vave smk II with your ableton live

@WelcomeToTGOL 6 месяцев назад

I was struggling between minilab and mpk mini mk3… until i saw this video, thank Taetro

@kkk-bf2ju 5 месяцев назад

How would smk2 compare to launchkey mini. I am comtemplating on getting one of them. I really appreciate your videos, thank you always.

@josefismael Месяц назад

Picked up one of these the other day along with an akai mk3 mini for comparison. I don't have a ton of experience with midi controllers but the mvave felt a little less sturdy than the akai. But I actually like the pads on the mvave better - they probably won't last as long as an MPC but at this price point they probably won't be the first things to fail. @taetro How did you get that "smk-25 ii daw setup up manual"? Can't seem to find it online and didn't come in the box. Does it come from the mac app you mention?

@ajmckinney33 6 месяцев назад

So what app do you use with the iPad? I’m trying to set my son up to play and have some fun with something like this.

@Giovanni1a 2 месяца назад

Great review, however I do have a question. Is there any way to change the midi channel on the device? I like to use this with the Yamaha Seqtrak and changing the midi of the keyboard is a must for that....

@tablaninja 5 месяцев назад

Having a battery powered controller with a MIDI output has been a Unicorn level search of mine for well over a year. I want one to use with my DirtyWave m8

@domwonders 3 месяца назад

In the section "Control for Other DAWs" in your video, you show a PDF with some layouts and presets and for different daw's. I couldn't find that on the internet. Can you please share a link to it?

@NonmarKINGsoul 5 месяцев назад

Where is the link for the Mac midi utility? I don’t see it in the description. Also where did you get the guide for the DAW setup? I can’t find anything on their website. Thanks.

@pattrizli Месяц назад

I'm hoping you found it given your message was three months ago! Any chance you can point me in the right direction. Having the same problem - only a very basic guide nicked in the box, and not the detailed Ableton setup guide in this video. Thanks!

@stephenbreitling2327 5 месяцев назад

is there a difference in terms of drum pad quality between mark 1 and mark 2? i actually wasn't too happy about the pads of version 1.

@blood_n_guts_murphy 6 месяцев назад

I have the keyboard only smaller one. Love the chord and scale features. So much easier to make fuller souding songs.

@jeremejazz Месяц назад

For the smk 25 mini, do the smart chord feature play minor chords when under scale mode?

@norbsson 6 месяцев назад

Interesting! I was about to buy mk1 version, so your video came out right on time :) So far I don't see it on AMAZON in EU or even on Aliexpress... Btw. there's also a mini version (SMK-25 mini) which allows wireless connection as well (not sure if it's BT and how it works so far). Thanks for this video!

@didierhirt2482 2 месяца назад

@TAETRO: Great Video. where can I find the smk-25 II Daw set up manual? Thank you and best Regards

@pepedecoatza 6 месяцев назад

Hello! Does the knobs work as encoders? Endless turning i mean. Thanks

@zensational. 6 месяцев назад

I was holding back on a mpk mini play mklll for a while and found this. It may not be standalone, and the keys may not have the best feel - but the ease of Bluetooth on an iPad makes it next to standalone. Excited to have a tactical instrumental device to convey demos easily. Apps like Ableton Note and GarageBand are fun but I need buttons - the touchscreen doesn't do it for me.

@AcmeLife 6 месяцев назад

This may be my bt buy. I need a bt controller and would love a controller like the akai play for when I just wanna jam without a daw. Thanks again fellow musician ❤

@--..__ 2 месяца назад

do you have any feedback on how the battery life has lasted for the time that you have had it?

@astigace 6 месяцев назад

What app is being used on the iPad?

@rareyman 5 месяцев назад

Where can we download the Ableton Live integration software…? (mentioned at 3:02) Thanks!

@SixteenVoice 6 месяцев назад

This used to be Arturia's role. It is a little sad to see that now that Mvave is Arturia-ing Arturia as far as being the innovative disrupter that consumers trust more than the other guys 😢

@duranmxx 6 месяцев назад

I kinda of agree with your point, but the minilab 3 is actually amazing in its own way, they aren´t trying anymore to directly compete with akai and I like that

@dovesfan1 6 месяцев назад

I just got the arturia minilab 3, absolutely love it.

@tablaninja 5 месяцев назад

Question. I swear I read somewhere the sustain input jack doubled as a MIDI output. Is that true? Now I can’t find any reference to that. Thanks

@joviallilipaly 2 месяца назад

I just got mine today, but somehow the bluetooth is not showing on my macbook M1 running latest version of Ventura. I've search for solution but can't seems to find anything. I also have SMK 25 mini, and this one connected seamlessly.. any solution?

@creativedwill 6 месяцев назад

Hey question? Where can we find the Mac utility?

@MVS_DJGillyGill 6 месяцев назад

@7:27 how would you compare the keybed say next to a novation 25key...i don't really like the keybed feel of the novation so just wondering if this is better?

@MVS_DJGillyGill 4 месяца назад

Any update on this?

@johnong2655 6 месяцев назад

How is the battery?

@KirtianM 2 месяца назад

Hey, thanks a lot for this great videos. Maybe someone can answer these questions: -Can the arpeggios functions with the pads? Or is there a note repeat functions for the pads? -are the smaller pads comfortable enough to drum (compared to normal size)

@diegoalexanderhuertasrodri5761 24 дня назад

Hello, good evening, could you send me the link of the manual to connect it to studio one since it does not appear on the page or where can I find it, thank you... a hug

@bdgubd 6 месяцев назад

So it doesn’t matter unless ur mobile and “dont” have a adapter with jack. Guess its all curated to ones personal choice….But what is ur personal preference n why Taetro???

@purplegurl76 6 месяцев назад

My minilab MKII is ageing badly compared to the new midi controllers on the market now. I think this MVAVE may have just shot to the top of my next purchase list.

@Taetro 6 месяцев назад

It's a great point!!

@mikeyzee 6 месяцев назад

Hi I don't suppose you could tell me how to connect my akai pro mpk mini mk3 to my boss rc 505 mk2 as a midi controller

@a.f.o.2993 3 месяца назад

Can I transpose keys while using this smart scale/smart chord function?

@skinneroutdoors2177 4 месяца назад

I'm trying to connect my M Vave to Cubasis 3 on my Android phone and have been unsuccessful thus far. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated!!!

@freeformzmusicstudio Месяц назад

i cant seem to make it work on windows 10 via Bluetooth, mind if you could make a step by step guide on how to connect it?

@George-nx8zu 3 месяца назад

How does it feel compared to the Novation Launchkey Mini Mk 3?

@borghi1983 2 месяца назад

Just to point that you can use transport control via bluetooth with the version 1 using the same app

@mrksaccount123 6 месяцев назад

What are those round dial like black things on your desk?

@robertlundestrom473 2 месяца назад

Can you run abelton on an ipad and controll the daw with m-vave? 🧐

@AA-ge4uj 6 месяцев назад

G'day. Have you noticed, when messing around with the software for those 2 Mvave, if they include any support for Cubase or a lot of Mapping gonna be involved? Thanx.

@Taetro 6 месяцев назад

Please watch the video!

@AA-ge4uj 6 месяцев назад

Shiiit, I stepped away @ about 5min to check the kettle & missed it, sorry & Thanx again.

@everydaymilk_ 6 месяцев назад

Would love to see a similar bluetooth pad controller, like a bluetooth Launchpad. The Launchpad is already so portable that I usually use it as my main travel MIDI keyboard, and with bluetooth that would be amazing.

@BongTan 4 месяца назад

M Vave has a launchpad out, it also has BT capability. m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QSYdv2-6i-c.html

@TLSlimehunter 6 месяцев назад

Great video! I just received my smk2 yesterday, super impressed with it so far! Still trying to find a way to use the knobs to control the macros in Ableton instruments... Anyone's got any ideas?

@andresxj1 5 месяцев назад

No ideas, sorry. I just got mine today! I'm brand new to playing pads, but I kind of feel these ones are pretty stiff, is it normal?

@zensational. 6 месяцев назад

They should make some with more keys, at least another octave, and have more of a weighted feel. The small ones are great for simple stuff but I like to play farther apart. I haven't played mine yet so I can't comment on the drum pads but I'll put them to the test when I get it. I don't like the touch strip on my Push2 - this one seems smoother from the videos, but there are low profile wheels out there that would fit below the knob height. It'd make pitch bending and vibrato/tremolo feel better. Honestly though they've got more things right than wrong, and they clearly seem committed to improvement. Excited to play the current MKll and see where they go from here. Great deal.

@juoum 9 дней назад

Great review!! I just got one but I’m struggling to configure the daw controls…. How can I get that setup/guide manual you show @5:45 ??

@Taetro 9 дней назад

Apologies I realize it’s hard to find - I posted it in a twitter thread here a while back: x.com/nicktaetro/status/1680817372150796290?s=61&t=J0CNsDlfFywt83JLjYD-8w

@youthinasia7519 4 дня назад

@@Taetro Thank you, brother.

@phillipmedia 3 месяца назад

Is the mvave smk ii compatible with Mixcraft DAW?

@PlatonsArm 3 месяца назад

Is it plug and play for the iPad?

@fabriciomxxx629 2 месяца назад

Hi, your video helped me a lot to choose and I bought the mvave smk 2, it will arrive in two days, thank you. byeee

@Taetro 2 месяца назад

awesome! happy creating!

@Amstarsindonesia 5 месяцев назад

Hi i got these recently, can u use transport control on ipad logic pro? Bcz mine only play midi note (MCP activated) the knob also only play notes

@Whautum 2 месяца назад

Same problem. Did you solve it by any chance?

@509g1 Месяц назад

Can any midi keyboard be plugged into a wall outlet and be played ? Or power bank so it's portable. Or does it have to through pc laptop only. I want to buy the mpk mini play 1

@Taetro Месяц назад

MIDI keyboards usually do not have internal sounds. They are controllers for software. There are a few exceptions like the MPK Mini Play

@PondWindow 6 месяцев назад

mini midi keyboard tier list pls

@bjamminsincebirth3494 6 месяцев назад

I wish MVave or MWave made a 37 key version.

@domwonders 4 месяца назад

Hey Taetro, thank you very much for introducing this cool midi controller. I bought it after watching your video and sent my mpk mini 3 back. I really like the SMK-25 II, but I am still struggling to configure my midi setup like I want it. In the section "Control for Other DAWs" in your video, you show a PDF with some layouts and presets and for different daw's. I couldn't find that on the internet. Can you share a link to it?

@AndrewRyanIntl 3 месяца назад

Hey did you ever find it? I’m struggling with the same thing!

@domwonders 3 месяца назад

no, not yet @@AndrewRyanIntl

@Whautum 2 месяца назад

@@domwonders I have the same problems. Did you find it by any chance? Why doesn't he provide the link? That's so rude.

@ulmusmusic 6 месяцев назад

All this talk about unsubscribing when so close to 300k subs lol. I completely understand the intent behind it though, and we always appreciate Taetro's honesty

@Taetro 6 месяцев назад

hahah please!! we need a correction in the numbers!! maybe 300k by the end of the year??

@MusicByCrash 3 месяца назад

has anyone found the file he scrolls through that shows all the ways to set it up for different daws?

@alfonsbarcelon Месяц назад

i just sold mine to the market to try this 16 button!🎉

@ViewportPlaythrough 6 месяцев назад

mvave smk2!!! one of the reason why i did not make it to beatover 2023! (was about to buy smk1 when mvave announced smk2) waiting it to be available on PHILIPPINES and hopefully get it in time for beatover 2024 ^_^ (also, they said 32/36key version would be coming, idk when though. hopefully before i buy this 25key version)

@885sports421 5 месяцев назад

When it is set in scale mode and you play legato between two keys triggering the same note, does the midi note off when releasing the first key cut off the midi note from the second key pressed? The Donner DMK25 Pro does this and it is impossible to play anything legato unless you know to avoid the off keys (which makes it pointless). It would be nice to have a scale mode just use the white keys for novices and just ignore trying to keep the octaves. The Donner has a blues scale but there are 3 consecutive keys all triggering the same note! I'm curious how this all works on the MVAVE.

@885sports421 5 месяцев назад

I answered my own question by purchasing one. The SMK II does indeed work the same way, legato notes cut off each other if you press keys triggering the same midi note. Anyhow, I did not receive the DAW setup manual, only the User manual. It would be helpful if someone could explain how to get this critical document that Taetro showed in the video.

@Liezilla 5 месяцев назад

@@885sports421 that's because in midi protocol , there're note on and note off messages for each notes pressed & released , when in scale mode , some keys shares the same notes , that's the problem you met , if you hold several same notes then release one , the note off messages will be send , all the same notes will be release , this problem is inevitable , unless midi protocol updated .

@885sports421 5 месяцев назад

@@Liezilla Yes, I completely understand how it works. I'm hoping that some better programming could go a little bit deeper. For example, they could disable all keys not in the scale. Or they could disable all black keys and map the scale to all white keys. The solution of just duplicating notes "in key" to other keys is a flawed approach as proven by the limitations of midi note on and off and the real world usage of playing legato resulting in notes being chopped off. If the aim is to help non-musicians play in key, the current solution isn't very compelling.

@geraldhenrickson7472 2 месяца назад

I am so sad the Sinco Audio utility app mentioned in this video is apparently incompatible with my ipad air 4th gen. Maybe someday. Thanks for the video.

@user-js1mf1nj4b 5 месяцев назад

can it be use for FL studio mobile ?

@jerichoramos1162 2 месяца назад

Can you use and connect it via usb to pc? Or via bluetooth only?

@jordanthomasgray 20 дней назад

USB or Bluetooth

@alfonsbarcelon Месяц назад

Can you map keys for FL too??😮😮

@ofdrec 6 месяцев назад

I cant find this manual anywhere..

@dvids55 2 месяца назад

can u review M-VAVE SMC-PAD sensei taetro

@Axle065 6 месяцев назад

Interesting that you praise leaving USB B behind. Personally I hope we never loose it. Sure USB C is great and becoming super universal option but I have a USB B to C cable so I have no need for the change and honestly as a preforming musician B is just more secure and it’s simply stronger. In my personal experience. I actually upgraded to a LaunchKey 37 in part for its USB B port. This plus a right angle plug leaves me feeling like I’m not gonna break this port up on stage with my board. Now I maybe wrong here. Maybe USB C is better than I give it credit for. I’m interested to hear what people think (assuming anyone reads this lol)

@robinr22 6 месяцев назад

I'm with you - USB B is so much better.

@feel387 2 месяца назад

m vave mark 1 the bluetooth mode cannot be used on a PC, for this mark2 can the bluetooth mode be used on a PC?

@Taetro 2 месяца назад

the problem is with PC and bluetooth midi capability - so likely you will ha ve the same issues

@morizanova 20 дней назад

Actually it easy to getting around using Korg BLE midi driver and midiberry from microsoft store . But right now they`re releasing utility and it seems works fine . Reply this comment if you need more help . I`m on WIn 11 btw but it should be also works for win 10

@AndrewP 6 месяцев назад

Hey Taetro, I'm very curious about your headphone setup. In the intro bit, the headphones don't seem to be attached to your iPad via a wire. Are you using Bluetooth audio, or are you using some kind of RF transmitter you're connecting to your iPad to transmit the audio output to the headphones?

@Taetro 6 месяцев назад

It is the AIAIA TMA 2+ Wireless system!

@everydaypony 6 месяцев назад

ну наконец-то ура!

@RC_Cola2020 5 месяцев назад

At 5:00 he starts taking about midi utility app, and says he'll link in the description, but I can't find the link. Anyone have the link?

@Taetro 5 месяцев назад

sorry! here is the app link

@RC_Cola2020 5 месяцев назад

@@TaetroHi Thanks for the comment, but I think RU-vid scrubbed the link. I see its in the description now though. Thanks

@rafiarsa.7806 4 месяца назад

@@Taetro where the link?

@lepaul_Official 5 месяцев назад

just got one today. PROBLEM is you need 2 third Party Programms to get it run via Bluetooth on windows pcs. cause Windows got NO BLE-MIDI DRIVERS

@andresxj1 5 месяцев назад

How did you do it?

@elmariachi5133 12 дней назад

Before testing there's no 'upgrade'. There's only 'updates'. If there's an upgrade has to be shown.

@Taetro 11 дней назад

🤓

@elmariachi5133 11 дней назад

@@Taetro I think this is important in times where each technological progress seemingly has to to accompanied by two annoying downsides.

@manuelgonzales6483 6 месяцев назад

🥇🏆

@bobsmith459 5 месяцев назад

fck i just bought the mark 1 like 2 months ago

@johncarter2741 6 месяцев назад

Don’t think it’s available in UK. Yet.

@DJSockmonkeyMusic 6 месяцев назад

Ali express has them.

@johncarter2741 6 месяцев назад

@@DJSockmonkeyMusic seen the mk1. But not this one reviewed. The mk2

@DJSockmonkeyMusic 6 месяцев назад

@@johncarter2741yeah, I have it on my wishlist. I just went and checked. Maybe it's a region thing though, I'm in Australia, and if I'm connected to a VPN outside Aus, it doesn't show up, or says "product not available." Sorry, I should have checked first. Hopefully it won't be too long before they're more widely available.

@Christopher-xn8qk Месяц назад

Just bought mine off Temu $63 USD.. mvave sk2

@victorh8863 6 месяцев назад

Something about AKAI products is unparalleled

@derbinhamler2103 6 месяцев назад

Akai keeps rehashing the same old MPK Mini so that they can save money by using leftover parts and the same production molds. That's why they never implemented bluetooth midi despite their customers begging for it. they came out with a couple of Bluetooth midi products but they were half baked. Oh well, it's a good thing other companies are stepping up to the play and filling the void with well designed, innovative products.