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Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPK Mini mk3

Current
Released 2020

The best-selling mini controller: 25 mini keys, eight MPC pads, eight endless knobs, an OLED and a thumb joystick for pitch and mod.

Replaced by MPK Mini mk4

Replaces MPK Mini mk2

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
Akai Professional
Status
Current
Released
2020

Keyboard

Keys
25
Key size
Mini
Key action
Synth-action
Aftertouch
None
Keybed
Akai Gen 2 mini keys

Controls

Pads
8
Faders
0
Knobs / encoders
8
Display
OLED
Pitch / mod
Joystick

Connectivity

USB
USB-B
CV / Gate out
No
Bluetooth MIDI
No
Pedal inputs
Sustain
USB bus powered
Yes

Features & software

Features
Arpeggiator, Note repeat
Bundled software
MPC Beats, AIR Hybrid 3, Mini Grand, Velvet

Size & weight

Colours
Black, White, Red
Dimensions (W × D × H)
318 × 181 × 44 mm
Weight
0.75 kg

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