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Akai MPK Mini Play MK3

Description

Essential Information About the Akai Professional MPK Mini Play MK3 Master Keyboard

  • 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".

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.

Features Designed to Create Anywhere

Expressive standalone play: browse up to 128 sounds (instruments and drums) via the OLED screen and shape your performance with 4 assignable knobs. The revamped internal speaker offers better projection and reinforced bass for sketching without headphones.

Instant MPC workflow: the 8 velocity-sensitive pads facilitate groove programming. The "Note Repeat" and "Full Level" modes speed up hi-hats, rolls, and consistent accents, delivering a feel close to the famous MPCs.

Smooth software control: the USB-MIDI Class Compliant port guarantees immediate compatibility with most DAWs. The programmable joystick manages pitch, modulation, or any useful MIDI assignment for your playing.

Ecosystem and bundle: NKS integration connects the MPK to the Native Instruments universe for browsing and controlling compatible sound libraries. Included, "Komplete 15 Select" and "MPC Beats" provide a complete creative environment right out of the box.

Technical Specifications

Keyboard and Pads

  • Type: 25-key USB master keyboard, velocity-sensitive ("Gen 2" keyboard)
  • Pads: 8 genuine MPC drum pads, velocity-sensitive
  • Performance functions: "Note Repeat" and "Full Level" modes

Sound Engine and Playback

  • Built-in sounds: over 100 instrument and drum sounds (up to 128 accessible)
  • Speaker: new more powerful model, increased volume and improved bass response

Controls and Display

  • Controls: 4 assignable knobs, programmable joystick (pitch, modulation, MIDI)
  • Display: OLED for clear visual feedback

Connectivity

  • Audio/connection: mini-jack headphone output

USB-MIDI and Compatibility

  • USB-MIDI: Class Compliant USB port for DAW control, no installation required

Power Supply

  • Power: USB or 4 AA batteries, up to 14 hours autonomy

Software Integrations

  • Integration: NKS (Native Kontrol Standard) for Native Instruments instruments/effects
  • Included software: "Komplete 15 Select" and "MPC Beats"

Dimensions

  • Dimensions: 317 x 178 x 58 mm
  • Weight: 0.86 kg
Brand reference number: KAP MPKMINIPLAYMK3

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Extremely good product, the sounds are really better thanks to the effects which are very effective (attack, release, filter, resonance, reverb), the ergonomics are very intuitive, the speaker is not ridiculous at all, the headphone sound is very good, it also works well as a midi keyboard for a daw. The keyboard is quite firm, you can manage the velocity correctly. Plus: you can use the pads and the keyboard simultaneously Minus: only 8 presets
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Posted on 15/03/2024
By Christophe Bouchilloux
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Super quick to get started, the included sounds are a real plus for tinkering wherever you are. A real pleasure!
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Posted on 01/08/2023
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Super Material very happy with my purchase. Thank you
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Posted on 23/01/2024
By Jérémy K.
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One key does not work. 1 star less for that.
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Posted on 10/04/2024
By Charles
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