Akai Professional is a leading manufacturer of music production hardware and software, best known for the legendary MPC drum machines and MPK series MIDI controllers.
Entered the electronic music industry in 1984, Akai Professional has become a fixture of modern music both in the studio and on stage. Now a part of inMusic Brands, Akai Professional designs and manufactures iconic music production tools that empower artists to express and explore new musical possibilities.
The brand is most famous for its Music Production Center (MPC) series, which revolutionized sampling and beat-making. Today, their lineup includes standalone production systems, the MPK series of USB MIDI keyboard controllers, the MPD pad controllers, and Electronic Wind Instruments (EWI). Akai Professional also develops powerful software like MPC Beats to complement their hardware, providing comprehensive solutions for performers and producers found in top studios worldwide.
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You can register your product by creating an account at akaipro.com. Registration grants access to necessary software downloads, drivers, and authorization codes.
After registering your MPK Mini on the Akai Professional website, the software downloads (such as MPC Beats and the MPK Editor) will be available in your user account area.
Many Akai controllers, such as the MPK Mini, are USB bus-powered and do not require an external power adapter. Larger standalone units like the MPC X require the included power supply. Check the specifications in your user manual.
Firmware updates are available on the specific product page at akaipro.com or within your account downloads. Always follow the included update instructions carefully to avoid issues.