Akai MPK Mini Play MK3 Control midi controller

AKAI MPK Mini Play MK3 | Standalone Portable MIDI Keyboard Controller

Unleash your creativity and make music anywhere with the Akai Professional MPK Mini Play MK3. This ultra-portable keyboard controller is a complete, self-contained music production solution, designed for musicians, producers, and beat makers who demand performance and portability without compromise. Unlike standard MIDI controllers, the MPK Mini Play MK3 functions as a powerful standalone instrument. Featuring a built-in, upgraded speaker and a battery-powered option, you can compose, practice, and perform for hours without needing to be connected to a computer.

Experience professional-level performance with the renowned Gen 2 dynamic keybed, offering 25 synth-action mini keys that provide an exceptionally responsive and expressive playing experience for everything from complex melodies to rich chord progressions. At the heart of the MPK Mini Play MK3 are 8 real, velocity-sensitive MPC drum pads, delivering the legendary feel and response that Akai Professional is famous for. With two separate banks, you gain access to 16 pad assignments, perfect for triggering samples, drumming, and launching clips with precision and nuance.

The true power of the MPK Mini Play MK3 lies in its extensive onboard sound library. Explore over 128 instrument and drum kit sounds, all accessible directly from the device. From classic acoustic and electric pianos to lush synth pads and hard-hitting drum kits, you have a complete sonic palette at your fingertips. Navigate through sounds and parameters effortlessly using the bright, crisp OLED display, which provides essential visual feedback in any lighting condition.

For hands-on, tactile control over your sound, the MPK Mini Play MK3 is equipped with four assignable rotary encoder knobs, perfect for tweaking filter cutoff, resonance, effects, and other MIDI parameters in real-time. Add dynamic expression to your performance with the signature 4-way joystick for intuitive pitch bend and modulation control. Spark new melodic ideas instantly with the built-in Arpeggiator, featuring adjustable modes, range, and resolutions for endless creative possibilities.

When it´s time to connect to your studio setup, the MPK Mini Play MK3 transforms into a class-compliant USB MIDI controller, seamlessly integrating with your favorite Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). It also includes a comprehensive software suite to kickstart your production journey, featuring MPC Beats and a curated collection of virtual instruments.

Key Specifications:

* Product type: Keyboard Controller.
* Product colour: Black.
* Display type: OLED.
* Keyboard: 25-note Gen 2 Dynamic Keybed
* Number of banks of pads: 2.
* Knobs: 4 Assignable Encoders
* Number of Knobs (Encoders) : 4.
* Controls: 4-way Pitch/Modulation Joystick
* Creative Tools: Built-in Arpeggiator
* Headphone outputs: 1 (3.5 mm).
* Connector(s): 3.5 mm.
* Sustain Pedal Input: 1
* Connector TS 1/4 (6.35 mm): 1.
* USB: Port for MIDI Control & Power