Akai MPK MINI PLAY MK3 Portable Keyboard and MIDI Controller

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.

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.

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.

Features
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

Specification

• More than 100 internal drum and instrument sounds
• Gen-2 keyboard with 25 velocity-sensitive mini-keys
• 8 Backlit MPC pads with note repeat and full level function (x2 banks)
• 4 Knobs for editing internal sounds or MIDI parameters (x2 banks)
• Built-in loudspeaker
• OLED display
• Pitch / modulation joystick
• Arpeggiator
• Connection for sustain pedal: 6.3 mm jack
• USB-B port
• Headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 317 x 178 x 58 mm
• Weight: 860 g
• Incl. software package (downloads): Akai Pro MPC Beats, AIR Music Tech Hybrid 3, Mini Grand, Velvet and Melodics learning software with 60 lessons