Akai Professional MPK Mini Play3 25-key Portable Keyboard and MIDI Controller MPKMINI PLAYMK3

Akai Professional MPK Mini Play3 25-key Portable Keyboard and MIDI Controller MPKMINI PLAYMK3

25-key MIDI Controller Keyboard with Gen-2 Dynamic Keybed, Built-in Speaker, 100+ Drum and Instrument Sounds, 1/8″ Headphone Jack, and USB Port

MPK MINI PLAY MK3

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 1/8th” headphone output jack for quiet practicing or songwriting without disturbing others.

14+ hours of battery power | Premium 25-key Gen-2 dynamic keybed | New, larger built-in speaker with increased volume and low-end response | 8 real MPC drum pads with note repeat | 4 assignable knobs to control MIDI parameters | Assignable Joystick | Over 100 internal drum and instrument sounds | OLED display for visual feedback | 1/8th” headphone output jack | USB powered plug-and-play Class Compliant MIDI controller functionality

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.

EFFECTS AND INSTRUMENTS INCLUDED
In addition to MPC Beats, MPK mini Play also includes multiple world-class plugin instruments from award-winning sound design company AIR Music Technology. Available in both AU and VST are Hybrid 3 — a powerful polyphonic analog synth, Mini Grand — an acoustic piano instrument, and Velvet — a vintage electric piano instrument.

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.

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Reason+ is a creative bundle for music making that includes the Reason DAW and the Reason Rack Plugin which can be used in any DAW (VST3/AU/AAX). Jam-packed with over 80 devices, Reason+ covers everything from creative synthesizers, samplers, drum machines and audio effects. This subscription service comes pre-baked with 39,000 presets along with 24GB of samples plus, new plugin and sound content added regularly.

Akai Professional MPK Mini Play3 Features:
25 velocity-sensitive synth-action mini keys
Built-in sound module features over 100 drum and instrument sounds
Built-in speaker and headphone out for personal monitoring
Dedicated Octave Up and Octave Down buttons
Innovative 4-way thumbstick for ergonomic control of pitch and modulation
8 backlit, velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads with Note Repeat and Full Level
4 assignable Q-link knobs for mixing, tweaking plug-ins, and more
USB powered, no power adapter required
Can also be powered via 4 AA batteries
Includes MPC Beats DAW software for Mac and PC

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
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
(8) real MPC drum pads for durable performance
(4) assignable knobs to control MIDI parameters
Assignable Joystick
Over 100 internal drum and instrument sounds
OLED display for visual feedback
1/8th” headphone output jack
USB port for plug-and-play Class Compliant MIDI controller functionality

KEY SPECS

Keys 25 velocity-sensitive

Pads
8 pressure and velocity sensitive
MPC-style Light-up Pads x 2 Banks

Knobs
4 assignable controller pots
1 x 360 Encoder for Display Navigation
1 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
4 x AA alkaline batteries

Dimensions
12.5″ x 7.0″ x 2.3″ / 317 x 178 x 58 mm (WxDxH)
1.9 lbs. / .86 kg