Detail 01
Ten-octave range via octave buttons
Octave buttons extend the note range for bass lines, leads, and chords from the 25-key layout.
Product detailSKU #1500000368359
Akai ProfessionalMPK mini Play mk3 25-Key Keyboard Controller
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
MPK mini Play mk3 combines a portable 25-key MIDI controller with onboard instruments, drum kits, and its own speaker. It can run for more than 14 hours from four AA batteries or operate over USB, so a melody, beat, or practice idea can begin without a computer or external speakers. The Gen 2 velocity-sensitive mini keybed, eight two-bank MPC-style pads, pitch/mod joystick, and four assignable encoders carry that portability into DAW work as well. A headphone output supports private practice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Songwriting, casual playing, or practice away from a computer and external speakers using onboard sounds.
- Backpack-friendly MIDI sketching and beat building with 25 mini keys, pads, and USB-MIDI.
- DAW sessions that benefit from four assignable encoders and class-compliant USB MIDI control.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a full-size keyboard layout; this model uses 25 mini keys.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Eight MPC-style pads with two banks
The pads trigger drums, samples, and melodic elements across two selectable banks.
Detail 03
1/4-inch sustain-pedal input
A sustain pedal can be connected for additional expressive control.
Detail 04
OLED display
The display provides feedback for sound selection and parameter adjustments.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Battery-powered operation uses four AA batteries.
- 02For computer production, connect by USB and select the controller as a MIDI device in your music software.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it have sounds without a computer?
Yes. It includes more than 128 onboard instrument and drum sounds plus a built-in speaker.
02How is it powered?
It can run from USB power or from four AA batteries for more than 14 hours of operation.
03Can I use headphones?
Yes. It has a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) headphone output.
04Does it need extra drivers for Mac or PC?
No. Its USB-MIDI connection is class compliant and designed for plug-and-play use with Mac and PC systems.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Power
- Battery or USB
- Speaker
- Built-in speaker
- Built in Speakers
- Yes
2 detailsPickups & controls
- MIDI Control Knobs
- 4
- Additional Controls
- Pitch/mod joystick, note repeat, full level, tap tempo
3 detailsPlayability
- Keys
- 25
- Number of Keys
- 25
- Key Action
- Velocity-sensitive Gen 2 mini keybed
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- MIDI controller
5 detailsConnections & power
- USB
- USB-MIDI (class compliant)
- Pedal Input
- 1/4 inch sustain pedal input
- Headphone Output
- 1/8 inch (3.5 mm)
- Battery Life
- 14+ hours
- Power Supply
- USB bus powered or 4 × AA batteries
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 1.9
- Dimensions
- 12.5 inch × 7.0 inch × 2.3 inch
11 detailsOther
- Arpeggiator
- Yes
- Mpc Drum Pads
- 8
- Design
- Portable compact chassis
- Drum and Instrument Modes
- 100+
- Model
- MPK mini Play mk3
- Built in Sounds
- 128+ instruments and drum kits
- Knobs
- 4 assignable rotary encoders
- Pad Banks
- 2
- Product Type
- Portable MIDI keyboard controller
- Octave Range
- 10 octaves via octave buttons
- Pads
- 8 MPC-style velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads
