Akai MPK Mini PLAY MK3 Midiklaviatuur

Portable MIDI Controller with Built-In Sounds and Speaker

The Akai MPK Mini PLAY MK3 is a battery-powered 25-key MIDI controller that also serves as a standalone instrument, triggering 128 onboard sounds and 10 drum kits through its built-in speaker. You can connect via class-compliant USB MIDI to Mac or PC without drivers and work instantly with DAWs such as Ableton Live, Logic, and MPC Beats. With over 14 hours of battery life from four AA cells, this model is designed for idea sketching anywhere.

What Makes This Controller Unique

Unlike standard MIDI controllers, this unit combines a Gen 2 velocity-sensitive mini keybed, authentic MPC-style drum pads, and a built-in speaker in a compact 860 g chassis. Parameter values are visible on an OLED display, and expressive control is provided by 4 assignable knobs, a pitch/mod joystick, and Note Repeat for both onboard sounds and external software instruments.

Keyboard and Performance Features

The Gen 2 keybed and MPC pads create a distinct playing experience.

• Keys: 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys — spanning 10 octaves via Octave Up/Down
• With 8 backlit MPC-style pads, players can trigger samples using velocity and pressure sensitivity, 2 banks, and Note Repeat or Full Level.
• Pitch Bend: Yes — via dedicated pitch/mod joystick

Onboard Sounds, Speaker, and Connectivity

Standalone operation is what separates this instrument from the standard MPK Mini.

• Onboard Sounds: 128 instruments + 10 drum kits — playable through the built-in speaker or headphone output
• Built-in Speaker: Yes — upgraded driver with improved low-end response
• For quiet practice, use the 3.5 mm TRS headphone jack.
• Inputs: 6.35 mm TS sustain pedal input — for hands-free expression

Power, Controls, and Included Software

Power choices, control layout, and bundled software shape how the controller integrates into any workflow.

• Power: USB bus-powered or 4 × AA batteries — 14+ hours of standalone play time
• Arpeggiator: Yes — adjustable rate, type, and swing
• Alongside the four assignable rotary encoders, the device includes a 360° display encoder and volume control for easy navigation.
• Software Bundle: MPC Beats, AIR Hybrid 3, Mini Grand, Velvet, Melodics — plus NKS-compatible Komplete Select
• Dimensions: 317 × 178 × 58 mm — Weight: 0.86 kg