Akai Professional MPC Key 37vsAkai Professional MPK Mini Play mk3
Summary
Akai Professional MPC Key 37 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.
| 2 items | Akai Professional MPC Key 37CurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPK Mini Play mk3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2024 | 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 × 314 × 104 mm | 317 × 178 × 58 mm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 0.86 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: MPC Key 37 – 37 MPK Mini Play mk3 – 25
- Released: MPC Key 37 – 2024 MPK Mini Play mk3 – 2021
- Aftertouch: MPC Key 37 – Channel MPK Mini Play mk3 – None
- Keybed: MPC Key 37 – Akai synth-action with aftertouch MPK Mini Play mk3 – Akai Gen 2 mini keys
- Dimensions (W × D × H): MPC Key 37 – 582 × 314 × 104 mm MPK Mini Play mk3 – 317 × 178 × 58 mm
- Weight: MPC Key 37 – 4 kg MPK Mini Play mk3 – 0.86 kg
Both are the same on key action (Synth-action).