, the included software is limited to only allow two higher models to control the knobs

It doesn't work until this crappy software is installed first

The software by sonivox it comes with does not work with the license they give you, but MPC Essentials works just fine.

I would use a more customer friendly software if you can find it

Absolute terrible software

I realized the included software would probably not be the best (and that I'd probably need to upgrade to something different down the road)

The instrument is great, but it's advertised as coming with a collection of free software - Akai Pro MPC Essentials, SONiVOX Wobble, and Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech

Well... what happens when the serial number they send you happens to be "invalid"?Well, that means you can't download the software

Just wish someone would provide me with an adequate software key to just be current.

Only problem is finding a good software to use with it

The software is a pain to install and directions are not that great.

Wow .. a gift to my grandson .. the downloading of FREE software is a pain

Terrible software

The software is GARBAGE.

It gives you a couple download codes to get a 'complimentary software' and all of the download codes expired months ago

Great controller, software hard to download

Once again, the pads are great and the keyboard gets the job done, but all the software is useless without agreeing to ad spyware, you cant use it

Software is terrible -

What I can say about it is using the software is a real pain

If the software doesnt work

I tested it with the free software LMMS and it came up without too much hassle

The process requires your home address, phone number, and birthday just to get to use the "free" software.

And the included software is just a pain and NOT at all beginner friendly

I do actually like this keyboard a lot, but the velocity issue and the weak software are a negative.)

Furthermore, if you are having trouble registering the software, be sure to select MPK MINI MKII when prompted during registration.

Just stop complaining about free software when there is tons of other free software to get

software did not work.

This instrument works ok -- the software is VERY difficult to install -- WOW!

Comes with some very generous software to customize your Midi, studio program so you can start right out of the box, and some honestly great tailor-made VSTs that work perfectly in Fl Studio 12 (or any

It would be cool if you don't have to buy a EXPENSIVE SOFTWARE to use it

I download the software issue free with registering the product.

Just getting the software set up was a 4 hour joke

Hard to get it to work no instructions download software but still has not played.

They have free trials you can download, but the software itself is kind of pricey

software is pain in the rear.

The software it comes with is difficult to use though

Having problems submitting my serial number therfore I cannot download the free software for the keyboard.

This instrument works ok -- the software is VERY difficult to install -- WOW!

Poor software, stupid DRM, bad/no support for this device in major DAWs

As a part-time software developer I was disappointed that software did not indicate a problem and left my install in an incomplete state

The software is ridiculous.

Confusing software

the software is very buggy and there is no solid solution for

The software that comes with this, Hybrid 3 is amazing

I’ve had no luck getting the software to recognize the serial number on the keyboard

so i've had some difficulty getting software

The Software if easy to use

Last time with anything that doesn't have it's own hard software.

The keyboard was nice, but there wasn't any software, therefore it wouldn't work.

When support was contacted, they gave me a tutorial on how to use their proprietary software, like they didnt even read my email

There is free downloadable software from AKAI to customize and program the

If you'd like the software that's supposed to come with it, pick a different model, or brand.

Don't get this if you think the software is important.

but it much easier using the Magix software

I dont even think the downloadable software which is super complicated is worth the time if you have an alternative like garageband.

this board is super sweet, the software it comes with isnt to impressive to

The software is terrible that comes with it

useful as a software instrument in garageband but even more fun when you hook it up to logicpro and program the drum pad with samples

They recommend the VIP software that comes for "free" with this

They include lots of great sound effects that you can use on the pads with proper software

Hated the software.

The "free" software requires further purchasing before the blasted machine will make a sound

The Maschine is actually integrated hardware and software, a delight to use, and you can be having a blast in no time.

And the software they throw in is impressive for the price point of everything

There are plenty of videos on youtube as well to give you ideas and other free software packages that will work with it.

All in all a great midi controller with a ton of features 3 free software good build quality and portability for the price you can't go wrong.

Included software is garbage, don’t even bother downloading it.

Great small controller but the software can be ALOT BETTER!

Lives up to all expectations, great software included.

The Wobble 2 software installed just fine.

Software sucks

Even with the software included, which I doubt i would ever use.

-1 star because it is indeed a huge pain to set up if you wanted to use the proprietary software

uses awful Ilok protection software that never works rendering the item unusable

The free software is a nice added bonus as well.

There is a steep learning curve with the included software, and I am having trouble accessing the software in my DAW

The macro software is easy to use and the MPC pads have an amazing feel.

The software that comes with it seems pretty useless but it plugged right in and worked with my DAW!

Consider investing in a good software and this controller will do wonders.

IT AND DELETE THIS USELESS SOFTWARE OFF OF MY MAC.

Only problem is finding a good software to use with it

and It only works when plugged into your computer through a midi-compatible software, for those who don't know

The software is very limited but still good.

The software by sonivox it comes with does not work with the license they give you, but MPC Essentials works just fine.

Software download almost impossible

The software that comes with this sucks but the keyboard is nice.

I shouldn't have to hack the editing software to get it to work with the industry leader in electronic music production.

This requires DAW software, this won't work right out of the box.

My tip would be to look into what software you want to use before ordering it because I didn't and spend a whole day trying to find the right software for me

The software is very hard to load with all the ortheriaztion and security codes

But the included software is a mess, and the item is worthless without software

Getting the free software installed is a challenge, but once you get past that the keyboard itself is okay

Only problem I had was troubleshooting the software, Kept crashing

Great software once installed

Awesome easy to use, software is difficult to use

The software that comes with it is pretty rubbish

It has lots of great features, however, the software is extremely tedious to set up.

Unfortunately, the software that is recommended to use with (MPC) was not promising

Search google find out that the website is constantly down and that downloading the software is very difficult

the hardware seems cool and feels good, the software looks good but pads do not work out of the box

Great keyboard, includes a lot of free software and is easy to install.

After 3 days of trying finally able to get the mpc essentials software to download and actually work with the mkII.

good key board, terrible software

My biggest complaints are the software that comes with it

The software that comes with this keyboard is pretty cool but mind you it is practically impossible to use on a TABLET.

I give it 3 stars because its what i was looking for in a mini , however the software would not work , even on my $1300 laptop

Software is not compatible with Windows 10

and I was afraid of all the negative ones, but in the end I found that the software was no harder to install than any other program, and the quality of the VST instruments is top notch

The software is good but a pain to install

the excruciating software installation makes it not worth dealing with.

Easy to setup and comes with cool software!

While I understand the frustration of not having availability to download the free software on Christmas Day due to web traffic errors, my wife was patient and waited a day

The software is good but a pain to install

The software for this thing is unusable

Everything I found just had to do with setting up the software, nothing really about HOW to actually use it.-The software that is included is limited

There are notes about software suitable for Windows XP, written on the unit box

Don't listen to the ignorance of people giving negative reviews because of bad software

These also come burdened with some copy protection software (iLok) which is just dumb and unnecessary

The how to video is worth watching - this is the most unnecessarily complex software install I have ever seen.

Great price and the software is worth it alone.

The software that comes with this is incredible as well enough to get you started and more.

If you are serious about making noise for ears consider grabbing yourself some better software

good key board, terrible software

5 stars for the controller 1 star for the crazy software equals 3 stars overall.

The software that comes with this is incredible as well enough to get you started and more.

Its going to be returned because of software issues and conflicts

the hardware seems cool and feels good, the software looks good but pads do not work out of the box

Awesome easy to use, software is difficult to use

Love the hardware and what it does, but the software is too hard to configure/learn.

confusing about how to download the free daw software

It is the same price as the Akai, but comes with 16 pads vs. 8, the Loop master sample pack, and Ableton Lite Live software (which comes with 16 tracks so you can actually make music!).

The software won't work until you register each one

Software for this product DOES NOT WORK

The software it comes with is useless, it doesn't work.

but I disagree as per one

I use this for a few midi type digital drums and beats, as well as for piano parts when recording

Works exactly as you would expect

The keys dont feel as good as on a full size keyboard but still very good for the price, good for travelling

The keyboard keys feel a bit springy but the drum pads are awesome!I will need some time to figure out how to program it but out of the box it works fine with Garage Band as well as with it's own suite of software

The keyboard keys feel a bit springy but the drum pads are awesome!I will need some time to figure out how to program it but out of the box it works fine with Garage Band as well as with it's own suite of software

Well i had a very hard starting point with the software included but after that midi is pretty cool and learning curve is slow for me as a

Works as it should.