Akai Professional MPK Mini mk3vsAkai Professional MPK Mini Plus
Summary
Akai Professional MPK Mini mk3 and Akai Professional MPK Mini Plus: 2 Akai Professional controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 21 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional MPK Mini mk3CurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPK Mini PlusCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 25 | 37 |
| Key size | Mini | Mini |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | Akai Gen 2 mini keys | Akai Gen 2 mini keys |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 8 | 8 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 8 |
| Display | OLED | OLED |
| Pitch / mod | Joystick | Wheels |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | — | DIN out, DIN in |
| CV / Gate out | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain | Sustain |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, Note repeat | Arpeggiator, Sequencer, Chord mode, Scale mode, Note repeat |
| Bundled software | MPC Beats, AIR Hybrid 3, Mini Grand, Velvet | MPC Beats, AIR Hybrid 3, Mini Grand, Velvet |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black, White, Red | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 318 × 181 × 44 mm | 517 × 181 × 44 mm |
| Weight | 0.75 kg | 1.3 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: MPK Mini mk3 – 25 MPK Mini Plus – 37
- Released: MPK Mini mk3 – 2020 MPK Mini Plus – 2022
- Pitch / mod: MPK Mini mk3 – Joystick MPK Mini Plus – Wheels
- CV / Gate out: MPK Mini mk3 – No MPK Mini Plus – Yes
- Dimensions (W × D × H): MPK Mini mk3 – 318 × 181 × 44 mm MPK Mini Plus – 517 × 181 × 44 mm
- Weight: MPK Mini mk3 – 0.75 kg MPK Mini Plus – 1.3 kg
Both are the same on key action (Synth-action), aftertouch (None) and pads (8).