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Akai Professional MPK Mini Play MK3 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

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Features

  • Compact yet powerful standalone mini keyboard with built-in speaker and USB MIDI Controller capabilities for beat makers, songwriters and musicians
  • 25-Key Gen 2 MPK Mini dynamic keybed, OLED Display, 8 Velocity sensitive backlit MPC drum pads, arpeggiator and note repeat, plus 4 encoder knobs deliver a professional, versatile performance
  • Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) Integration - Akai Professional and Native Instruments have partnered to bring NKS support to the MPK Controller series, get ready to Kontrol straight from your MPK
  • Choose Your Exclusive Complimentary NKS Bundle - Browse and control Native Instruments presets and sound libraries; select one of three curated Komplete 15 Select bundles: Beats, Band, or Electronic
  • Over 100 internal drum and instrument sounds including acoustic and electric pianos, synth leads, pads and more
  • Take MPK Mini Play MK3 on the go and power up with batteries (not included), or connect to USB Mains Plug using the included USB Type B to A cable
  • Includes MPC Beats and MPC expansion packs plus software instruments Hype, AIR Essential Keyboards and Electric from AIR Music Tech for limitless creativity
  • Melodics educational software download included with 60 free lessons and plug and play support for instruction on MIDI keyboards, pad controllers and e-drums
  • Get Two Months of Splice - Unlock the ultimate sample library, now included with your purchase of any MPK or MPC; Register your product and redeem 60 days of access to Splice Creator plan

Description

Play music anywhereWith battery-operated performance at 14+ hours, MPK mini Play users don’t have to worry about power adapters, chargers, or cables. The upgraded built-in speaker delivers increased output and added low-end response. 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.Professional key performanceThe new Gen 2 keybed delivers dynamic performances and accurate velocity response.Real MPC pads8 bankable velocity- sensitive MPC drum pads deliver the perfect touch for precise drumming and melodic sample playback.Ready for MIDIWith its plug-and-play capability, MPK Mini Play doubles as a powerful MIDI controller and instantly connects to your DAW. 4 assignable rotary encoder knobs offer versatile control of MIDI parameters for super-precise editing.Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) IntegrationAkai Professional and Native Instruments have partnered to bring NKS support to the MPK Controller series, get ready to Kontrol straight from your MPK. Browse and control Native Instruments presets and sound libraries; select one of three complementary, exclusively curated Komplete 15 Select bundles: Beats, Band, or Electronic.

Brand: Akai Professional


Number of Keys: 25


Connectivity Technology: USB


Special Feature: Built-In Arpeggiator, Compact, Digital Display, Integrated Effect, Lightweight, Portable, Programmable, Touch Sensitive Pad, Velocity Sensitive Key See more


Model Name: MPKMINIPLAYMK3


Number of Keys: 25


Connectivity Technology: USB


Additional Features: Built-In Arpeggiator, Compact, Digital Display, Integrated Effect, Lightweight, Portable, Programmable, Touch Sensitive Pad, Velocity Sensitive Key


Instrument Key: Any


Compatible Devices: Laptop, PC


Supported Software: MPC Beats, Hype, Stage Piano and Electric from AIR Music Tech


Connector Type: USB


Hardware Interface: USB


Keyboard Description: Ergonomic


Control Type: Keyboard Controller


Platform: Mac, Windows


Human Interface Input: Dial


Hardware Platform: Windows / Mac


Instrument: Keyboard


Total USB Ports: 1


Control Method: Touch


Total USB 2.0 Ports: 1


Mixer Channel Quantity: 1


Noise Control: None


Color: Standard


Product Style: MPK Mini Play


Item Highlight: Velocity-Sensitive Mini Keys, 8 MPC Pads, 8 Knobs, Built-In Sounds, Speaker, Software Suite Included, for Beat Makers


Brand Name: Akai Professional


Model Name: MPKMINIPLAYMK3


Model Number: MPKMINIPLAYMK3


Included Components: MPK Mini Play MK3, Safety & Warranty Manual, Software Download Card, USB Cable, User Manual


Model Year: 2022


Number of Items: 1


UPC: 694318025550


Manufacturer: inMusic Brands Inc.


Global Trade Identification Number: 50


Item Type Name: MPK Mini Play MK3 MIDI Keyboard Controller with Built in Speaker and Sounds Plus Dynamic Keybed, MPC Pads and Software Suite


Manufacturer Part Number: MPK Mini Play MK3


Unit Count: 1 Count


Warranty Description: 1 year manufacturer.


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 7.1"D x 12.5"W x 1.9"H


Size: MPK Mini Play MK3


Item Weight: 0.9 kg


Material Type: Durable High-Grade Plastic


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    • Well thought out, extremely portable
Style: MPK Mini Play
This MPK Mini Play MK3 is tiny and fits in my small overnight duffel along with a sustain pedal and stereo monitors (plus clothes and travel stuff)... amazing. I've owned many expensive full-size keyboards (like RD2000), and the synth sounds from this AKAI are surprisingly good and a reasonable General MIDI selection. Pianos, E-pianos, clav and harpsi are all good; organs are limited; basses are fine; string ensembles good but violin/viola not useful to me, drums are adequate, etc. The reverb is nice. The drum pads work while the keys are being played, so we've had two people playing on this tiny device... very fun. The keys are velocity sensitive (not weighted) and work fine for a 2-pound instrument. The joystick is very clever: push left to modulate volume (fade in, or volume dips for brass), right for vibrato, up and down for pitch shift. The octave transpose is essential (get the bass into the right register, get to the high strings) and designed just right. Too bad there isn't a chromatic transpose: for such a short keyboard, it would be nice to transpose on a song-by-song basis so we get the most of the keys that are here. The sustain pedal I like is item B08NSZFGC1, labeled Sovvid for $13. It works perfectly and is extremely lightweight. Most of my sustain pedals are very heavy, which is great for staying in place on stage but for travel this one is ideal. It is even lighter than a small footswitch. And it works with both electrical standards (normally open / normally closed). The lightweight speakers I carry are item B09PFGJ94L, Pyle 5.25" woofer 2-way active, though many other models (including active PC speakers with subwoofer) would work fine. Rated 300 watts (skeptica), these are plenty loud enough for a living room and they sound fine (but lacking deep powerful bass, as expected). Plug in the AKAI keyboard with a 3.5mm 15-ft stereo cable like Startech item B004G3WCNK $8. These Pyle speakers need a length of 2-conductor speaker or lamp cord to connect the passive speaker to the active one. In a pinch, the AKAI keyboard could be connected to a television analog audio input. The keyboard itself has a tiny speaker, but it's very limited. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2024 by Tommy
    • Fun and feature packed MIDI keyboard!
Style: MPK Mini Play
Review Image by John K.
If you're looking for a feature packed pro quality compact MIDI keyboard with a built-in speaker, built-in sounds, and battery powered to boot, this is it! Great for anyone looking for a MIDI you can use on the go, or for when space is limited. The built-in sound library and functions are actually all pretty good. The interface is very intuitive and on par with what you would find with other like MIDI keyboards. One thing that I want to note, if you find the volume of the built-in speaker low, hold the FULL LEVEL button on the left-hand side of your keyboard for about five seconds. A menu that shows v1, v2, v3, v4, and black bal with pop up. Turn black bal to 1.0 and all the rest to max. When done, hold the FULL LEVEL button again until you get to the original menu, and that should increase the volume of the built-in speaker. Connectivity and software integration is straightforward and very easy to get up and running. Great for both beginners and well-seasoned users. Battery life is also very good, and since you also have the option to plug it in, this thing is very versatile. All in all, very pleased with this device. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2026 by John K.
    • Great tool for coming up with ideas.
Style: MPK Mini Play
I love this thing. It's very good for writing away from your workstation. It is highly customizable as well with the software you can download from Akai. It connects flawlessly to my PC and DAW if I want to use it as a midi controller as well. For everything you get it is a good value as well. It's very lightweight to me, and I enjoy using it. However it does have a few problems. 1. the pads are iffy. They are very stiff, and to make them actually sound you have to tap them hard enough to sometimes hurt your fingertips. Tapping them that hard also makes them ring out other sounds from the other pads sometimes. 2. If you have big hands or fingers the keys are slightly too small to not hit other keys. 3. The built in speaker is no where near loud enough. 4. The joystick is a neat idea, but simply having the 2 expression wheels would be much better. Even two joysticks with only one function each would be better than the dual function joystick. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2026 by Michael Keeter
    • Stand alone feature is great
Style: MPK Mini Play
I love the stand-alone feature and it’s portable, so it’s fun to use anywhere
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2026 by Justin Clifton
    • Great for a beginner looking for some creativity and entry into music making
Style: MPK Mini Play
I had this for about two weeks and I love it. I’m new to keyboards (I played a little when I was a kid), and this little guy is perfect. I leave it on the coffee table and pick it up when I’m feeling creative. The size is great and has been good for a beginner so far. The built in speaker and capability to be powered by batteries is another great plus. I also got a cord to connect with my headphones which is also great. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2026 by Jdunnsky
    • Having fun on the move done right.
Style: MPK Mini Play
There aren't many options when thinking in midi controllers, built in sounds and built in speakers, AND portability. While most modern Casio or Yamaha personal keyboards got USB and can be used as midi controllers, none are as portable as this is. Except for the PSSA50 from Yamaha, which is the other one I was considering, but the lack of reverb and knobs made me move away from it. So I decided to give this akai a chance, and when I got it, I realized it is exactly what I wanted: -Super tiny and portable -Built in speaker (mono, yes, but good enough for playing around) -Built in very good quality sounds (many are really nice. The synth pads and brass are among my favorites) -4 knobs for tweaking with 2nd function each, you get 8 parameters that can be modified on the fly. This includes Attack, Release, equalizer for highs, eq for lows, amount of chorus effect, amount of reverb effect, filter and resonance, being these last two the most fun to use. -Arpeggiator. While it doesn't have a chord option, you can set amount of octaves, playing direction (let's say: random notes, notes up, notes down, up and down, exclude or include border notes. -I'm using 4 Epoch AA 1.5V lithium USB rechargeable batteries, they are quite new in the market but I can recommend them, I haven't had to recharge them yet and I'm using the keyboard on max volume for hours now. I'm still getting familiar with it, but first days with it surprised me quite a lot. I can recommend this keyboard if you want everything it sports. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2022 by Fito
    • Fun MIDI Controller
Style: MPK Mini Play
The Akai Professional MPK Mini Play MK3 - MIDI Keyboard Controller with Built-in Speaker and Sounds is exactly as described and lots of fun. It is very lightweight. It functions great. The key sensitivity feels great. It plugs into my laptop and connects to my DAW without any problems. I especially like that I don't need to connect it to my computer or my DAW to make a little tune. It is well worth the money. I will buy it again if this one gets damaged. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2025 by Michael D Mowery
    • What a fun instrument!
Style: MPK Mini Play
This is a wonderful instrument. I love being able to sit anywhere and experiment with sounds and chords. The range of the keyboard is limiting but it forces you to think more simply when creating, but that is what makes the keyboard extremely portable. The octave range buttons somewhat make up for limited keys. If I were to buy again, I would probably get the 37 key version, although it would make it less portable. Decent sounds that can be altered to your liking with good built-in speaker. So much fun. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2025 by Dd

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