Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago
Shoutout to Akai for sending over a review unit of the MPK Mini Plus. I had this midi controller about for about two weeks and got to put it through it's paces. If you'd like to scoop one, consider using our affiliate links for any of the gear I mentioned in this video.
Using our affiliate links directly support the channel ❤
MPK Mini Plus: zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--AKAMPKMINIPLUS
MPK Mini Play: zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--AKAMPKMINIPLAY
MPK Mini mk3: zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--AKAMPKMINI3
Arturia Keystep: zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--ARAKEYSTEP
Arturia Keystep 37: zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--ARAKEYSTEP37
MPC One zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--AKAMPCONE
MPC Live 2: zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--AKAMPCLIVE2
Novation Launchkey Mini: zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--NOVLNCHKEYMINMK3
Cobalt5s: zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--MDLCOBALT5S
ASM Hydrasynth Explorer: zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--ASOHYDRASYNTHEX
🔉 You can scoop our MPC expansion packs at our website: teftyandmeems.com/products/syntaktical-expression-mpc-expansion-pack
teftyandmeems.com/products/phrases-volume-1-sample-pack-mpc-ableton-live
Thanks for vibing ❤
You can also support us by streaming our latest album on Spotify here open.spotify.com/artist/2wjY8wnR5VPznGWnCWUH9G?si=qlunLxABQBqi5Z3ZUFh8Fg and/or grab a copy here teftyandmeems.bandcamp.com/album/winter-dreams (or whichever preferred streaming platform you use)
You can also get 7% off your first year of DistroKid through our link distrokid.com/vip/teftyandmeems this helps support the channel as well.
Patreon: patreon.com/teftyandmeems
🎧 Mikes and Headphones:
Shure SM7b Microphone amzn.to/2ZzfeA7
Meem's Headphones amzn.to/2DCKhSi
Tefty's Headphones amzn.to/32tAjya
🎥 Video Gear:
Camera amzn.to/2Hr70Ci
Lens amzn.to/2Hr70Ci
Video Mic amzn.to/3qgBpZe
5 foot articulating arm: amzn.to/3sg31AU
Zoom F6 Recorder: amzn.to/3qd27CW
NiceFoto 35inch Softbox: amzn.to/3mcq7EI
GVM 80W: amzn.to/3e03EXh
GVM 800D: amzn.to/324BS9q
C Stand: amzn.to/3GXdCFf
Spotify Music: spoti.fi/2VzWe66
iTunes & Amazon: Search "Tefty & Meems"
Socials
twitter.com/teftyandmeems
instagram.com/teftyandmeems
twitter.com/teft
instagram.com/teftyteft
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:28 Versus MPK Mini mk3 and MPK Mini Play
01:19 Midi Ports and more!
02:52 Editing directly on the panel, plus Mac/PC editor
03:39 Missing feature
04:22 More features
06:27 Software integration and my issues
10:11 Strange quirk with the Midi port
13:04 Transport controls in Ableton
14:17 Sequencer and Arp in action
23:09 Sequencer wishlist
24:21 I briefly mention scales and chords .. no demo
24:47 The Keybed shortcomings
25:58 Versus Arturia Keystep
27:43 Versus Novation Launchkey Mini mk3
30:06 Versus Modal Cobalt5s
33:30 Versus ASM Hydrasynth Explorer
36:01 Final thoughts
Tefty & Meems logo design and Intro gfx by RottingJackal rottingjackal.com
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some links we earn a small commission at no additional cost to you, for qualifying purchases.
#musicproduction #midi #keyboard
Shoutout to Akai for sending over a review unit of the MPK Mini Plus. I had this midi controller about for about two weeks and got to put it through it's paces. If you'd like to scoop one, consider using our affiliate links for any of the gear I mentioned in this video.
Using our affiliate links directly support the channel ❤
MPK Mini Plus: zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--AKAMPKMINIPLUS
MPK Mini Play: zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--AKAMPKMINIPLAY
MPK Mini mk3: zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--AKAMPKMINI3
Arturia Keystep: zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--ARAKEYSTEP
Arturia Keystep 37: zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--ARAKEYSTEP37
MPC One zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--AKAMPCONE
MPC Live 2: zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--AKAMPCLIVE2
Novation Launchkey Mini: zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--NOVLNCHKEYMINMK3
Cobalt5s: zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--MDLCOBALT5S
ASM Hydrasynth Explorer: zzounds.com/a--3971362/item--ASOHYDRASYNTHEX
🔉 You can scoop our MPC expansion packs at our website: teftyandmeems.com/products/syntaktical-expression-mpc-expansion-pack
teftyandmeems.com/products/phrases-volume-1-sample-pack-mpc-ableton-live
Thanks for vibing ❤
You can also support us by streaming our latest album on Spotify here open.spotify.com/artist/2wjY8wnR5VPznGWnCWUH9G?si=qlunLxABQBqi5Z3ZUFh8Fg and/or grab a copy here teftyandmeems.bandcamp.com/album/winter-dreams (or whichever preferred streaming platform you use)
You can also get 7% off your first year of DistroKid through our link distrokid.com/vip/teftyandmeems this helps support the channel as well.
Patreon: patreon.com/teftyandmeems
🎧 Mikes and Headphones:
Shure SM7b Microphone amzn.to/2ZzfeA7
Meem's Headphones amzn.to/2DCKhSi
Tefty's Headphones amzn.to/32tAjya
🎥 Video Gear:
Camera amzn.to/2Hr70Ci
Lens amzn.to/2Hr70Ci
Video Mic amzn.to/3qgBpZe
5 foot articulating arm: amzn.to/3sg31AU
Zoom F6 Recorder: amzn.to/3qd27CW
NiceFoto 35inch Softbox: amzn.to/3mcq7EI
GVM 80W: amzn.to/3e03EXh
GVM 800D: amzn.to/324BS9q
C Stand: amzn.to/3GXdCFf
Spotify Music: spoti.fi/2VzWe66
iTunes & Amazon: Search "Tefty & Meems"
Socials
twitter.com/teftyandmeems
instagram.com/teftyandmeems
twitter.com/teft
instagram.com/teftyteft
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:28 Versus MPK Mini mk3 and MPK Mini Play
01:19 Midi Ports and more!
02:52 Editing directly on the panel, plus Mac/PC editor
03:39 Missing feature
04:22 More features
06:27 Software integration and my issues
10:11 Strange quirk with the Midi port
13:04 Transport controls in Ableton
14:17 Sequencer and Arp in action
23:09 Sequencer wishlist
24:21 I briefly mention scales and chords .. no demo
24:47 The Keybed shortcomings
25:58 Versus Arturia Keystep
27:43 Versus Novation Launchkey Mini mk3
30:06 Versus Modal Cobalt5s
33:30 Versus ASM Hydrasynth Explorer
36:01 Final thoughts
Tefty & Meems logo design and Intro gfx by RottingJackal rottingjackal.com
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some links we earn a small commission at no additional cost to you, for qualifying purchases.
#musicproduction #midi #keyboard
