Akai MPK Mini Play MK3 - Mini Controller Keyboard with Speaker

About: Akai MPK Mini Play MK3 - Mini Controller Keyboard with Speaker

The MPK mini Play mk3 combines incredible portability with powerful music making features and software for beginners, pros, and all music fans.

• 14+ hours of battery power
• Premium 25-key Gen-2 dynamic keybed
• New, larger built-in speaker with increased volume and low-end response
• 8x real MPC drum pads with note repeat
• 4x assignable knobs to control MIDI parameters
• Assignable Joystick
• Over 100 internal drum and instrument sounds
• OLED display for visual feedback
• 1/8-inch headphone output jack
• USB powered 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 of over 14+ hours, MPK mini Play mk3 users do not have to worry about power adapters, chargers, or cables when it is time to play music. The upgraded built-in speaker delivers increased output and added low-end response, making for more enjoyable jamming and playing. 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. When using the speaker is not practical, MPK mini Play mk3 also houses a 1/8-inch headphone output jack for quiet practicing or songwriting without disturbing others.

Professional Key Performance

At the heart of the MPK mini Play is the new Gen 2 keybed. This new keybed delivers dynamic performances and accurate velocity response with a feel that players will certainly appreciate. While it maintains its sleek, compact footprint, MPK mini Play is more playable and comfortable than ever and ready for hours of playing.

Real MPC Pads

The 8 pads have been upgraded to real, velocity-sensitive MPC drum pads, offering optimal feel and response for even the most percussive drum parts. These bankable backlit MPC pads deliver the perfect touch for precise drumming and melodic sample playback that even the most demanding performers will find unmatched.

Ready for MIDI

With Class Compliant, plug-and-play capability, MPK mini Play doubles as a powerful MIDI controller and instantly connects to your favorite DAW for immediate music production duties. 4 assignable rotary encoder knobs offer versatile control of MIDI parameters like pan or automation for super-precise editing.

The Ultimate Traveler

With its sturdy construction and build, MPK mini Play is ready to travel securely alongside any favorite music production items in backpacks or bags. With battery-operated performance at 14+ hours, MPK mini Play is ready to play wherever and whenever you are. The upgraded built-in speaker delivers increased output and added low-end response driving the 128+ onboard drum and keyboard sounds.

Limitless Creativity With MPC Beats Software DAW

The MPK mini Play comes bundled with MPC Beats, the powerful music-making and recording desktop software DAW for Mac and PC, based on the iconic MPC hardware. This DAW features a full array of musical instrument plugins, effect plugins, and audio and drum samples ready for your next hit production.

MPC Beats Academy

The MPC Beats Academy is your destination to learn the MPC workflow from start to finish. From making your first beat, to mixing and finalizing, down to exporting and sharing your music, the MPC Beats Academy will guide you through your music making journey on MPC Beats with your MPK mini.

Educational Software Included

MPK mini Play comes with a Melodics educational package. Available as both a desktop and iPad app, Melodics features instruction for MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, and e-drums, offering tailored cross-genre lessons and real-time feedback designed to help refine necessary music creation skills. The free Melodics download includes 60 lessons to get started and with plug and play support, no extensive set-up is required.

Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) Software Partnership

Akai Professional and Native Instruments have partnered together to bring NKS integration to the MPK Controller series. Experience the seamless connection between your MPK controller and NI’s legendary sounds with NKS for yourself with your free Komplete 15 Select Bundle of synths, sampled instruments, and studio effects – all ready to Kontrol with your MPK.

Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) is a technical standard that connects plugins to hardware controllers with no setup required. The NKS ecosystem includes over 2,000 virtual instruments and plugin effects by over 250 acclaimed developers. NKS enables users to load instruments and effects, tweak parameters, browse and manage presets with tangible controls, keeping creators’ minds and hands on the music. No time is wasted creating, saving, and resetting controller parameter mappings.

• Unified Control: NKS maps plugin parameters directly to hardware controls, allowing for hands-on adjustments without navigating computer menus.
• Efficient Workflow: It streamlines browsing, loading, and editing presets, enabling producers to stay focused on creativity.
• Broad Compatibility: Many third-party developers support NKS, offering a wide range of compatible sounds and effects.
• For Our Products: This integration allows Akai and M-Audio compatible devices to fully utilize all NKS workflow features.

All partner controllers will come with NI's legendary sounds, allowing customers to start experiencing the seamless connection between the controller and NKS. A voucher code for Komplete 15 Select will enable customers to choose one edition on the NI webshop at no charge.

Specifications

• Keys: 25 velocity-sensitive
• Pads
  • 8 pressure and velocity sensitive
  • MPC-style Light-up Pads x 2 Banks
• Knobs
  • 4 assignable controller pots
  • 1x 360 Encoder for Display Navigation
  • 1x Volume control
• Computer Interface: USB-MIDI communications to Mac/PC
• Octaves: 10 with Octave Up and Down
• Arpeggiator: Yes
• Additional Controls
  • Pitchbend/Mod Joystick
  • Note Repeat Button
  • Full Level Button
  • Tap Tempo Button
• Additional Inputs: 1 ¼" (6.35mm) TS input for sustain pedal
• Output
  • 1 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone output
  • Built-in speaker
• Power
  • USB bus powered
  • 4x AA alkaline batteries
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 12.5 x 7.0 x 2.3 Inch (317 x 178 x 58 mm)
• Weight: 1.9 lbs. / .86 kg