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Akai Professional MPK Mini mk3vsAkai Professional MPK249

Summary

Akai Professional MPK Mini mk3 and Akai Professional MPK249: 2 Akai Professional controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 16 of 21 compared specifications.

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Akai Professional

MPK Mini mk3
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Akai Professional

MPK249
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General
ManufacturerAkai ProfessionalAkai Professional
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20202014
Keyboard
Keys2549
Key sizeMiniFull
Key actionSynth-actionSemi-weighted
AftertouchNoneChannel
KeybedAkai Gen 2 mini keysAkai semi-weighted with aftertouch
Controls
Pads816
Faders08
Knobs / encoders88
DisplayOLEDLCD
Pitch / modJoystickWheels
Connectivity
USBUSB-BUSB-B
MIDI ports—DIN out, DIN in
CV / Gate outNoNo
Bluetooth MIDINoNo
Pedal inputsSustainSustain, Expression
USB bus poweredYesYes
Features & software
FeaturesArpeggiator, Note repeatArpeggiator, Note repeat, DAW transport
Bundled softwareMPC Beats, AIR Hybrid 3, Mini Grand, VelvetMPC Beats, AIR Hybrid 3, SONiVOX Twist, Ableton Live Lite
Size & weight
ColoursBlack, White, RedBlack
Dimensions (W × D × H)318 × 181 × 44 mm737 × 311 × 88 mm
Weight0.75 kg5.7 kg

Key differences

  • Keys: MPK Mini mk3 – 25 MPK249 – 49
  • Key action: MPK Mini mk3 – Synth-action MPK249 – Semi-weighted
  • Aftertouch: MPK Mini mk3 – None MPK249 – Channel
  • Pads: MPK Mini mk3 – 8 MPK249 – 16
  • Released: MPK Mini mk3 – 2020 MPK249 – 2014
  • Key size: MPK Mini mk3 – Mini MPK249 – Full