is Mpc Beats (daw) work in reaper ? Can the midi from Beats be tranferred to reaper as midi? are any of the sounds vst's ?

Hi, Akai Pro support here! Thanks for your question. Yes! MPC Beats can operate as a VST instrument within Reaper so you can still access all the supplied content within your favourite DAW. I hope this helps and If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us directly - amzsupport@inmusicbrands.com Thanks, Krishan

Does this work with cubase 12 without having to manually map everything?

Hi, Akai Pro support here! No - MPK Mini Plus operates as a generic MIDI controller with Cubase. Cubase 12 specifically, has introduced something called 'MIDI Remote' which contains mapping for many MIDI Controllers and the ability to manually map controllers with ease. The included software MPC Beats, can launched as its own plugin within Cubase as a VST. This software contains pre-mapping for MPK Mini Plus. For further support, please contact us - amzsupport@akaipro.com

WOuld you reccomend this for someone new?

Hi, Akai Pro support here! Yes, MPK Mini MK3 is ideal for beginners and musicians on the go! We supply you with MPC Beats, 6 Virtual Instruments, and 2GB of sound content to get you started on your journey with music!

Which daw is best recommended for this, logic, ableton or garageband?

Hi, Akai Pro support here! MPK Mini MK3 features mappings for all of the DAWs listed in your question. If you're just getting started with music production, we recommend MPC Beats (included) or GarageBand. If you are intermediate-advanced, you should use the full MPC software, Logic Pro or Ableton Live.

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USB MIDI Keyboard Controller, 37 Keys, 8 MPC Pads, Built-in Sequencer, MIDI/CV/Gate Input/Output, Native Instruments Sound Package, Music Production Software Included, MPK Mini Plus

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Details

Brand
Akai
Connectivity Technology
USB
Model Name
MPK Mini Plus
Number of Keys
37
Special Feature
Music software

🎹37 dynamic mini keys

🔗MIDI/CV/Gate I/O connectivity

🎛️8 assignable rotary knobs

Description

🎶 Unlock your studio’s secret weapon — compact, connected, and ready to create!

TOTAL CONTROL HUB - 8 velocity-sensitive RGB MPC pads plus 8 assignable knobs for ultimate beat and effect manipulation.
COMPACT POWERHOUSE - 37-key dynamic keyboard with 3 octaves for expressive melodies anywhere.
PRO GRADE SOFTWARE BUNDLE - Includes MPC Beats and Native Instruments NKS bundles plus 2 months of Splice samples to jumpstart your sound.
BUILT IN CREATIVITY ENGINE - 64-step, 2-track sequencer lets you produce beats and melodies without a computer.
SEAMLESS STUDIO INTEGRATION - Plug-and-play USB with MIDI, CV/Gate I/O for versatile hardware and software connectivity.

The AKAI Professional MPK Mini Plus is a 37-key USB MIDI keyboard controller featuring 8 RGB backlit MPC pads, 8 assignable rotary knobs, and a built-in 64-step sequencer. Designed for seamless integration with DAWs and hardware via MIDI and CV/Gate I/O, it includes Native Instruments NKS support and MPC Beats software, plus 2 months of Splice access, making it a versatile, portable powerhouse for modern music producers.

Specifications

ASIN	B0BFBDT2D2
Additional Features	Music production software included, OLED Display, Plug and Play, RGB Backlit MPC Drum Pad
Amazon Bestseller	#14,109 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #71 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers
Brand Name	Akai Professional
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone
Connectivity Technology	USB
Connector Type	USB
Control Method	Touch
Control Type	Keyboard Controller
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,064)
Global Trade Identification Number	00694318025802
Hardware Interface	USB
Hardware Platform	Mac
Human Interface Input	Keyboard
Included Components	Software Suite
Instrument	Keyboard
Instrument Key	Any
Item Dimensions D x W x H	18D x 45.1W x 5.2H cm
Item Type Name	MIDI Controller
Item Weight	1.3 Kilograms
Keyboard Description	37 Keys Compact Keyboard
Manufacturer	inMusic Japan K.K.
Manufacturer Part Number	MPKMINIPLUS
Material Type	Plastic
Model Name	MPK Mini Plus
Model Number	MPKMINIPLUS
Model Year	2022
Number of Keys	37
Outer Material	Plastic
Platform	Mac, Windows
Supported Software	MPC Beats
Total USB 2.0 Ports	1
Total USB Ports	1
UPC	694318025802
Warranty Description	1 Year Warranty

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