Producers, DJs, and musicians on the go will appreciate the Akai Professional MPK Mini Play MK3, an ultracompact keyboard and drum pad controller with an integrated sound engine and built-in speaker. This third revision features a next-generation keybed, which delivers dynamic performances and accurate velocity response, while the eight drum pads have been upgraded to real, velocity-sensitive MPC drum pads, offering optimal feel and response for optimal expression. The built-in speaker has also been upgraded to deliver increased output and added low-end response.
The MPK Mini Play MK3's sound engine features 128+ onboard drum and keyboard sounds. The controller can be powered by 4 x AA batteries, which provide up to 14 hours of performance, making it ready to play whenever and wherever you are. The unit can be bus-powered via the Class-Compliant USB MIDI port, which provides true plug-and-play operation with no need for drivers. A complete music production starter kit with MPC Beats and several instruments from AIR Music Technology is included, as well as a USB cable.
At a Glance
- Battery-powered mini keyboard instrument with long battery-life
- Premium 25-key Gen-2 dynamic keybed
- New larger built-in speaker with increased volume and low-end response
- Eight real MPC drum pads for durable performance
- Four assignable knobs to control MIDI parameters
- Assignable joystick
- Over 100 internal drum and instrument sounds
- OLED display for visual feedback
- 3.5mm headphone output jack
- 1/4" sustain pedal input
- USB port for plug and play
- Class-compliant MIDI-controller functionality
Play Music Anywhere
- Musical inspiration can happen anywhere, and MPK Mini Play Mk3 is the perfect portable companion to capture those melodies and harmonies, anytime and anywhere. With battery-operated performance at 14+ hours, MPK Mini Play users don’t have to worry about power adapters, chargers, or cables when it’s time to play music.
- The upgraded built-in speaker delivers increased output and added low-end response, making for more enjoyable playing and jamming. With an improved listening experience, users can dive into the 128+ onboard instruments and drum kits including acoustic and electric pianos, synth leads and pads, and more. MPK Mini Play also houses a 1/8" headphone output jack for quiet practicing or songwriting without disturbing others.