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product_id: 417617572
title: "MPK Mini Play MK3 - MIDI Keyboard Controller with Built-in Speaker and Sounds Plus Dynamic Keybed, MPC Pads, Software Suite and Native Instruments Sound Package"
brand: "akai professional"
price: "€ 261.36"
currency: EUR
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# 25 dynamic velocity-sensitive keys Built-in speaker with enhanced low-end 8 backlit MPC drum pads MPK Mini Play MK3 - MIDI Keyboard Controller with Built-in Speaker and Sounds Plus Dynamic Keybed, MPC Pads, Software Suite and Native Instruments Sound Package

**Brand:** akai professional
**Price:** € 261.36
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Your pocket-sized studio for beats, chords & endless creativity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MPK Mini Play MK3 - MIDI Keyboard Controller with Built-in Speaker and Sounds Plus Dynamic Keybed, MPC Pads, Software Suite and Native Instruments Sound Package by akai professional
- **How much does it cost?** € 261.36 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/417617572-mpk-mini-play-mk3-midi-keyboard-controller-with-built-in)

## Best For

- akai professional enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted akai professional brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Ultra-portable design with 14+ hours battery life—create anywhere, anytime.
- • **Pro-Level Playability:** Gen 2 dynamic keybed and velocity-sensitive pads deliver expressive, studio-grade control.
- • **Creative Boost Included:** Comes with MPC Beats software, AIR Music Tech instruments, Melodics lessons, and 2 months of Splice samples.
- • **Exclusive Sound Arsenal:** Access 128+ onboard instruments plus choose from 3 curated Komplete 15 Select NKS bundles.
- • **Seamless MIDI Integration:** Plug-and-play USB MIDI controller with 4 assignable knobs for precise DAW control.

## Overview

The Akai Professional MPK Mini Play MK3 is a compact 25-key MIDI keyboard controller featuring a dynamic Gen 2 keybed, 8 velocity-sensitive MPC pads, and a built-in speaker with enhanced low-end response. Designed for musicians on the move, it offers 14+ hours of battery-powered play, seamless USB MIDI connectivity, and Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) integration with exclusive Komplete 15 Select sound bundles. Bundled with MPC Beats software, AIR Music Tech instruments, Melodics lessons, and 2 months of Splice access, it’s a versatile, all-in-one creative hub for beat makers, songwriters, and producers.

## 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.

Review: Well thought out, extremely portable - 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.
Review: What a fun instrument! - 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.

## 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09NQBDGT3 |
| Additional Features | Backlit Drum Pad, Built-In Arpeggiator, Digital Display, Integrated Effect, Integrated Speaker |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,255 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #6 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers |
| Brand | Akai Professional |
| Brand Name | Akai Professional |
| Color | Standard |
| Compatible Devices | Headphones, PC, Sustain Pedal |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 Type B |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | knobs, joystick, note repeat, octave up/down, pitch bend & mod wheel, and dedicated octave up and down buttons |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,996 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00694318025550 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware Platform | Windows / Mac |
| Human Interface Input | Dial |
| Included Components | User Manual, MPK Mini Play MK3, Software Download Card, Safety and Warranty Manual, USB Cable |
| Instrument | Keyboard |
| Instrument Key | Any |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 7.1"D x 12.5"W x 1.9"H |
| Item Height | 2.28 inches |
| Item Type Name | MPK Mini Play MK3 MIDI Keyboard Controller with Built in Speaker and Sounds Plus Dynamic Keybed, MPC Pads and Software Suite |
| Item Weight | 0.9 Kilograms |
| Keyboard Description | Ergonomic |
| Manufacturer | inMusic Brands Inc. |
| Material Type | Durable High-Grade Plastic |
| Mixer Channel Quantity | 1 |
| Model Name | MPKMINIPLAYMK3 |
| Model Number | MPKMINIPLAYMK3 |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Keys | 25 |
| Platform | Mac, Windows |
| Product Dimensions | 7.1"D x 12.5"W x 1.9"H |
| Product Style | New Model |
| Size | MPK Mini Play MK3 |
| Special Feature | Backlit Drum Pad, Built-In Arpeggiator, Digital Display, Integrated Effect, Integrated Speaker |
| Supported Software | MPC Beats, Hype, Stage Piano and Electric from AIR Music Tech |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 694318025550 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year mnufacturer. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Akai Professional
- **Number of Keys:** 25
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Special Feature:** Backlit Drum Pad, Built-In Arpeggiator, Digital Display, Integrated Effect, Integrated Speaker
- **Model Name:** MPKMINIPLAYMK3

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I bought one but code did not work , where can I complain. They sent another code still not working! So frustrated**
A: You can complain anywhere. At work, to your family, even out loud to yourself in public. 
But I would go to the akai website. You should be able to contact the company directly

**Q: Does is work with FL studio**
A: M-Audio support here! This will work perfectly in FL Studio. If you have any other questions, please feel free to call or email us using the contact information on maudio.com/support.

**Q: Can this connect to an iPad?**
A: Connecting to an iPad works with the proper adapter cable. GarageBand will work with the keyboard, but there isn’t support in that program to map the various knobs & keys.  You may get different results with other midi compatible programs on the iPad.

**Q: Why is there a 100 dollar version and 130 dollar?**
A: I ordered 100 one and it came used

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well thought out, extremely portable
*by T***Y on July 25, 2024*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a fun instrument!
*by D***D on July 31, 2025*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Talent Not Included
*by T***N on October 28, 2022*

Someone always asks “Is there a midi keyboard that has its own internal sounds?” Yes. The MPK Mini Play. “How many notes of polyphony? Is it velocity sensitive?” 32 notes. Yes, it’s velocity sensitive. “Does it have a looper or a sequencer?” Nope. It would be amazing if it did. “How are the sounds?” They are adequate You can modify them to some extent and it has some effects. “Who is this for?” Whoever wants a really small keyboard that makes sounds, takes batteries, and has its own built in speaker. It also can be used as a midi keyboard. “Aren’t there other small keyboards like that?” I have a Roland boutique with the optional keyboard in the picture next to the MPK Mini Play. It’s a bit larger, it can make a lot more different sounds but it costs a lot more. “Should I buy this keyboard?” Absolutely not. “What?!?” Alright. You should buy it. It really needs a sequencer, though. You could run it through a looper pedal, so you could make a drum beat, then play another instrument on top of it, but that costs as much as the Mini Play. “Dude, buy or no buy?” I really like the drum pads on this thing. The display is small but looks good, better than the dated display on the Roland Boutique. This thing is a couch synth for the casual player. Sometimes that’s all you need. If you need more, get more. It’s not a “real synth”, meaning you can’t design your own sounds from scratch. You can’t add any samples. But I paid $150, not $500 or $1000. Manage your expectations.

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