Make music your way

The Akai Professional MPK Mini Play3 keyboard controller sets a new standard for portable music production controllers. Featuring a dynamic keyboard with 25 mini synth-action keys, eight MPC pads (complete with note repeat), four assignable control knobs for controlling eight parameters, and a 4-way thumbstick for pitch/modulation, the MPK Mini Play3 offers comprehensive control. And with over 100 built-in drum and instrument sounds, you're ready to create music in a variety of styles. Complete with built-in speaker and headphone output, the Akai Professional MPK Mini Play3 is more like a small synth workstation that doubles as a compact controller for your computer.

play anywhere

Powered by four AA batteries, you can use the MPK Mini Play3 as a portable synth workstation. Its built-in sound module has a total of over 100 drum and instrument sounds. Monitor your performance with the built-in speaker or plug in your headphones for a private session; create melodies while traveling by train to work. Compose a new piece in nature somewhere. If you want more options for producing music on the go, we recommend the MPK Mini Play3.

Includes MPC Beats DAW software

The MPK Mini Play3 is an amazing portable instrument, and its creative potential doesn't end when you're back in the studio. Bundled with MPC Beats DAW software for Mac and PC, you have access to a full range of instrument and effect plug-ins, instrument and drum samples, and a powerful workflow based on classic MPC hardware. Complete with plug-ins from AIR Music Technology—including the Hybrid 3 polyphonic synthesizer, Mini Grand acoustic piano instrument, and Velvet electric piano instrument—MPK Mini Play3 delivers great sounds for a wide variety of musical styles.

Characteristics

• 25 velocity-sensitive mini synth action keys;
• The built-in sound module has over 100 drum and instrument sounds;
• Built-in speaker and headphone output for personal monitoring;
• Dedicated Octave Up and Octave Down buttons;
• Innovative 4-way thumbstick for ergonomic pitch and modulation control
• 8 backlit, velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads with note repeat and full level;
• 4 assignable Q-link knobs for mixing, plug-in tweaks and more
• USB powered, no power adapter required;
• It can also be powered by 4 AA batteries;
• Includes MPC Beats DAW software for Mac and PC.

Specifications

• Type: keyboard and pad controller;
• Number of keys: 25;
• Wrenches Type: Mini Wrenches;
• Velocity sensitive: yes;
• Pads: 8 x velocity-sensitive MPC drum pads;
• Other controllers: Pitchbend/Mod Joystick;
• Encoders/Potentiometers: 4;
• Presets: 100+ built-in drum/instrument sounds, 8 x user favorites;
• Headphones: 1 x 1/8 in.;
• Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4 in. TS (sustain);
• MIDI I/O: USB;
• USB: 1 x Type B;
• Computer connectivity: USB;
• Features: built-in speaker, 7-mode arpeggiator;
• Programs: MPC Beats, AIR Music technology instrument package, Melodics educational package;
• Power source: USB bus power / 4 AA batteries;
• Dimensions: 317.5 x 177.8 x 58.4mm;
• Weight: 0.9kg.