Akai Professional MPC Key 37 G2vsAkai Professional MPK Mini Play mk3
Summary
Akai Professional MPC Key 37 G2 and Akai Professional MPK Mini Play mk3: 2 Akai Professional multi-function keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 11 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Keys: 37 on the MPC Key 37 G2 and 25 on the MPK Mini Play mk3.
- Released: 2026 on the MPC Key 37 G2 and 2021 on the MPK Mini Play mk3.
- Aftertouch: Channel on the MPC Key 37 G2 and None on the MPK Mini Play mk3.
- Keybed: Akai synth-action with aftertouch on the MPC Key 37 G2 and Akai Gen 2 mini keys on the MPK Mini Play mk3.
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 582 × 315 × 85 mm on the MPC Key 37 G2 and 317 × 178 × 58 mm on the MPK Mini Play mk3.
- Weight: 4.36 kg on the MPC Key 37 G2 and 0.86 kg on the MPK Mini Play mk3.
Both are the same on key action (Synth-action).
| 2 items |  Akai Professional MPC Key 37 G2New |  Akai Professional MPK Mini Play mk3Current |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2026 | 2021 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 37 | 25 |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | Channel | None |
| Keybed | Akai synth-action with aftertouch | Akai Gen 2 mini keys |
| Sounds | ||
| Sections | Electric piano, Synth, Sample playback | Piano, Electric piano, Synth, Sample playback |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out | — |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain, Expression, Footswitch | Sustain |
| Features | ||
| Features | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat, Arpeggiator, Chord mode, Scale mode | Arpeggiator, Note repeat, Standalone mode, Battery powered |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 582 × 315 × 85 mm | 317 × 178 × 58 mm |
| Weight | 4.36 kg | 0.86 kg |