Akai Professional MPK Mini Play MK3
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Standalone and ultra-portable: over 100 built-in sounds, onboard speaker, and headphone output for playing anywhere, without a computer.
- Refined "Gen 2" feel: 25 velocity-sensitive keys and 8 responsive MPC pads with "Note Repeat" and "Full Level" functions.
- Flexible power supply: USB or 4 AA batteries for up to 14 hours of autonomy in a compact format.
- Studio-ready: USB-MIDI Class Compliant, NKS integration, and included software "Komplete 15 Select" and "MPC Beats".
Manufacturer Information
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Third Generation of a Pocket Bestseller
The direct successor to the MPK Mini, the MPK Mini Play MK3 represents the 3rd evolution of Akai Professional's standalone mini keyboard. This version strengthens the "ready to play" DNA with a more expressive "Gen 2" keyboard, MPC-feel pads, and a redesigned speaker for increased volume and enhanced bass. Perfect for capturing ideas on the fly, it smooths the transition from mobile mode to studio.Who Is It For? Nomads, Beatmakers, and Education
Ideal for beatmakers, traveling producers, content creators, and beginner or advanced musicians, the MPK Mini Play MK3 excels at sketching ideas, introductory music production courses, supporting rehearsals, or preparing lightweight live performances. Its standalone mode frees you from the DAW, while USB-MIDI ensures immediate control of your virtual instruments in the studio.Technical specifications
| Velocity sensitivity of the pads | Yes | Touch | Dynamic |
| Number of potentiometers | 4 | Key format | mini |
| Arpeggiator | Yes | Transposition | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Inputs | Sustain pedal, USB Midi |
| Bluetooth Midi | No | Outputs | USB Midi, 3.5 mm headphone |
| Compatibility | PC, Mac | Color | Black |
| Controller | 4 potentiometers, Selection dial, 8 velocity-sensitive pads, Joystick | Sequencer | No |
| Provided software | Hybrid 3 Air Music Tech, Velvet Air Music Tech, Mini Grand Air Music Tech, MPC Beats | Power supply | USB, 4x AA batteries |
| Backlit pad | Yes | Display | Backlit display |
| Velocity sensitive | Yes | Number of pads | 8 |
| Category | Master keyboard | Weight | 0.86 kg |
| Number of keys | 25 | Dimensions (mm) | 317 x 178 x 58 |
| Type | 25-key USB master keyboard, velocity-sensitive (keyboard " Gen 2 ") | Controls | 4 assignable knobs, programmable joystick (pitch, modulation, MIDI) |
| Pads | 8 genuine MPC drum pads, velocity-sensitive | USB-MIDI | USB Class Compliant port for controlling a DAW, no installation required |
| Performance functions | " Note Repeat " and " Full Level " modes | Integration | NKS (Native Kontrol Standard) for Native Instruments instruments/effects |
| Built-in sounds | over 100 instrument and drum sounds (up to 128 accessible) | Included software | " Komplete 15 Select " and " MPC Beats " |
| Loudspeaker | new, more powerful model, increased volume and improved bass response | Dimensions | 317 x 178 x 58 mm |
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
Customers praised this MIDI keyboard for its intuitive ergonomics, excellent built-in sounds with effective effects (attack, release, filter, reverb), and quick setup. The keyboard has velocity sensitivity and works well as a MIDI controller. However, some customers reported quality control issues with non-functioning keys and found the companion software complex and only available in English.
Review highlights
- âJust brilliant!â
- âExtremely good product, sounds are really better thanks to very effective effectsâ
- âSuper quick to get started, built-in sounds are a real plus. A true pleasure!â
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Extremely good product, the sounds are really better thanks to the effects that are very effective (attack, release, filter, resonance, reverb), the ergonomics are very intuitive, the hp is not ridiculous at all, the headphone sound very good, the headphone sound very good, it works well as a midi keyboard also for a DAW. The keyboard is quite firm, you can manage the velocity properly.
Plus: you can use the pads and the keyboard simultaneously
Minuses: only 8 presetsAutomatically translated
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Very fast to use, the sounds included are a real plus to be able to tinker wherever you are. A real pleasure!
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A button does not work.
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Great equipment very happy with my purchase. Thank you
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Just great!
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Questions frequently asked
Can the Akai Professional MPK Mini Play MK3 operate without a computer?
Powered by 4 AA batteries or USB power, this keyboard can be used in standalone mode. Up to 128 instrument and drum sounds are accessible via the OLED screen. The built-in speaker allows for headphone-free monitoring.
Is the MPK Mini Play MK3 compatible with Mac and PC?
The USB-MIDI Class Compliant port ensures compatibility with both PC and Mac without requiring any drivers. It enables control of most DAWs and virtual instruments.
Are the pads on the MPK Mini Play MK3 velocity-sensitive?
The 8 backlit pads are velocity-sensitive and feature Note Repeat and Full Level modes.
How many keys does this Akai keyboard have?
The Gen 2 keyboard has 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys. It includes built-in transpose and arpeggiator functions.
What connectivity options are available on the MPK Mini Play MK3?
Connectivity includes a USB-MIDI port, a sustain pedal input, and a 3.5 mm mini-jack headphone output. A programmable joystick can be assigned to pitch, modulation, or other MIDI controls.
