Akai Professional MPC Key 61vsAkai Professional MPK Mini Play mk3
Summary
Akai Professional MPC Key 61 and Akai Professional MPK Mini Play mk3: 2 Akai Professional multi-function keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 10 of 11 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Keys: 61 on the MPC Key 61 and 25 on the MPK Mini Play mk3.
- Key action: Semi-weighted on the MPC Key 61 and Synth-action on the MPK Mini Play mk3.
- Released: 2022 on the MPC Key 61 and 2021 on the MPK Mini Play mk3.
- Aftertouch: Channel on the MPC Key 61 and None on the MPK Mini Play mk3.
- Keybed: Akai semi-weighted with aftertouch on the MPC Key 61 and Akai Gen 2 mini keys on the MPK Mini Play mk3.
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 1010 × 328 × 109 mm on the MPC Key 61 and 317 × 178 × 58 mm on the MPK Mini Play mk3.
| 2 items |  Akai Professional MPC Key 61Current |  Akai Professional MPK Mini Play mk3Current |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 61 | 25 |
| Key action | Semi-weighted | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | Channel | None |
| Keybed | Akai semi-weighted 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) | 1010 × 328 × 109 mm | 317 × 178 × 58 mm |
| Weight | 8 kg | 0.86 kg |