Akai Pro | Setting up the MPK Mini MK3 in BandLab

In this article, we will go over setting up your MPK Mini Mk3 in BandLab.


1.Connect your MPK Mini to your computer 

2. Press Program Select and Pad 6 (ChromaPads) on the MPK Mini 3.

3.Open Bandlab and select a new Instrument track.


4.Navigate to the bottom left of the page and select your MPK Mini 3 in the Midi Device drop down menu.


Now the Keys and Pads will be mapped to the Piano Roll in Bandlab!


**If you wish to have more control with the Pads and Q-Links, Navigate to the bottom right and select Midi Learn.


The mappable parameters will now be highlighted.  To map a parameter. simply select the parameter you wish to control in band lab and then press/turn the pad, key or knob on your MPK mini.




For more information on Midi Mapping in Band Lab, please see the link below.


Midi Mapping in BandLab

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