Product Detail
The Akai Professional MPK MINI PLAY MK3 is your ideal musical companion for capturing melodies on the go. With a battery life of over 14 hours, you can play music anytime, anywhere without worrying about power cords. The upgraded built - in speaker provides more output and better low - end response, enhancing your playing and jamming experience. Dive into over 128 onboard instruments and drum kits, including pianos, synth leads, and pads. There's also a 1/8th” headphone output for quiet practice. The new Gen 2 keybed offers dynamic performance and accurate velocity response. The 8 upgraded MPC pads are velocity - sensitive, perfect for precise drumming. It's also a powerful MIDI controller with Class Compliant plug - and - play. Four assignable rotary encoder knobs give you versatile control over MIDI parameters. Sturdy and portable, it can travel with you securely. Key features include a long - lasting battery, a premium 25 - key Gen - 2 keybed, a larger built - in speaker, 8 real MPC drum pads, 4 assignable knobs, an assignable joystick, over 100 internal sounds, an OLED display, and a USB port for MIDI functionality. Technical specs cover 25 velocity - sensitive keys, 8 pressure and velocity - sensitive pads, 4 assignable controller pots, and more.
Using the Akai Professional MPK MINI PLAY MK3 is a breeze. First, you can power it up either via USB or with 4 AA alkaline batteries. Once it's on, you can start exploring the 128+ onboard instruments and drum kits. If you want to play quietly, just plug your headphones into the 1/8th” output jack. When using it as a MIDI controller, connect it to your Mac or PC via the USB port, and it's ready for music production in your favorite DAW. The 4 assignable knobs and the joystick let you adjust MIDI parameters easily. For playing, use the 25 - key Gen 2 keybed and the 8 MPC pads. Remember to handle it gently as it's a delicate musical instrument. When not in use, store it in a dry and safe place. If you're using the battery power, replace the batteries regularly to ensure a long - lasting performance. Clean the keys and pads with a soft, dry cloth to keep them in good condition.