From now on, it is about associating what sound (or more exactly, what instrument’s sound) will be made when you push on a key from the MPK Mini. Once you have understood how the MIDI keyboard and the sequencer are working together, it’s time to clarify the link between the keys and the sounds made. In short, if you are more experienced than me and want to give it a try, I recommend you this series of tutorial, which is detailed enough to acquire the basics. Too complex to handle, not efficient enough. To be honest, after trying to get familiarised with it, I realised that it didn’t suit me. More specifically speaking about my MPK Mini, I’d like to note that a software called AKAI MPC is offered when purchasing the master keyboard. To better understand the utility of a software, I invite you to check this link.
In a previous article, I’ve listed various ones, from REASON to FL STUDIO and PROTOOLS. It allows to gather MIDI sequences recorded through the midi keyboard controller and then modify, refine it… Broadly speaking, the sequencer is the software you’ve selected. You probably understood that a sequencer is a must-have in beatmaking. Of course, my keyboard is not the only one, there are other brands such as Yamaha, Arturia or Native Instrument. Regarding the AKAI MPK Mini, I’m only plugging it to my Mac, which has a sequencer thanks to Logic Pro X as I told you before. In short, while the synthesiser can work independently and has included speakers, the master keyboard must necessarily be associated with a computer, for instance, if you want it to make a sound. Generally speaking, the midi keyboard sends information to a sequencer, which will transform the notes you’re playing into sounds thanks to technological magic. Its function is to send MIDI data (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) to another device that will be used as a receiving body.
The main difference is that it does not make any noise. At first sight, a master keyboard looks just like a synthesiser. Indeed, it seems better to start with that. In four big steps, I’ll try to guide you so that you can manipulate it the best way possible.
It is widely used in the world of beatmakers, which encouraged me to have one. And, who knows, you may have discovered one under the Christmas tree ? As I already said, I am using the MPK Mini by AKAI. If you have carefully followed my first advice to get started with beatmaking, you may have noticed I’m talking about a MIDI keyboard.
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