The Akai MPK Mini MKIII has been intelligently redesigned to serve as your entry point into the world of electronic music production. Already part of a world-renowned series of keyboard controllers the mark 3 comes with a whole host of features designed for the modern music producer. With universal integration with any DAW, you don\'t need to worry about what software you use. The dynamic key-bed makes playing a nice experience. The pads and assignable controls mean you can control any aspect of your DAW or plugins simply by enabling your MIDI learn function or equivalent. This is excellent for any beginner.The 8 pads have been taken directly from the flagship MPC series so you know that they are top of the line when it comes to feel and playability. They are back-lit and velocity-sensitive which is great for playing drums and percussion with they real instrument feel.The MPK Mini MK3 comes with rotary knobs that give easy, hands-on control over any parameter that you wish. Automate the send level of a reverb, change an EQ cut-off with precision. The OLED display is your visual guide to everything you do. Parameters such as mode selection, CC, velocity, and more. This lets you spend more time with your controller and less time having to use the computer. The directional joystick lets you navigate your way through effects such as the arpeggiator, note repeat etc. The rock solid design, portability, and plug & play connectivity make this a great controller for creating music on the go.Akai\'s MPK Mini MK3 comes with a complete music production starter kit. This kit comes with expansion packs used by professional music producers. The virtual plugin instruments are designed to help you craft your next hit or summer anthem. The MPK Mini is a versatile, feature-rich device that makes music production fun.Now included with the MPK Mini MK3 MIDI Keyboard Controller is the exclusive MPC Beats software. This is the entry-point into the MPC workflow so that when you are ready to progress to a more advanced controller you will be ready. MPC Beats also hosts all of your AU/VST plugins and will also open in any DAW as a plugin so you don\'t need to worry there.