AKAI Professional MPK MINI MK3 - Mini MIDI Controller

AKAI Professional MPK MINI MK3 - Ultra-Compact Mini MIDI Controller

The AKAI Professional MPK MINI MK3 is a compact MIDI controller designed for mobile producers, musicians, and creators. Equipped with 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys, a four-way joystick for pitch bend and modulation, eight RGB MPC pads with Note Repeat and Full Level, and eight infinitely assignable knobs, it offers an expressive and versatile workflow. Its built-in arpeggiator, OLED parameter display, and Native Kontrol Standard compatibility make it easy to create melodies, rhythms, and fully control your virtual instruments without installing drivers, thanks to its USB-B class-compliant connection.

Main features

• Keyboard: 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys
• Joystick: 4-way control of pitch bend and modulation
• MPC Pads: 8 RGB pads with Note Repeat and Full Level
• Knobs: 8 assignable infinite sliders
• Octaves: Shift buttons to cover 10 octaves
• Arpeggiator: Integrated with rhythm and tempo sync adjustments
• OLED display: Display of parameters and presets
• Connectivity: USB-B class-compliant port (plug & play)
• Sustain Pedal: 6.3mm Jack Input
• NKS Compatibility: Integration with Native Instruments Komplete Select
• Included software: MPC Beats, Electric, Stage Piano, Hype, 2GB of sounds and Komplete Select 15 of your choice

Product benefits

• Maximum portability for production and performance anywhere
• Expressive dynamics with velocity-sensitive keys and pads
• Instant creative control via assignable joystick and knobs
• Fast flow with built-in arpeggiator and OLED display
• Plug & play, no drivers or complex configurations required

Use cases

• Creating beats and rhythmic patterns in the studio and live
• Live performance triggering samples and controlling effects
• Mobile music production with laptop and DAW
• MIDI and sampler production workshops and classes
• Control of Native Kontrol Standard libraries in real time

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it need driver installation? No; it's USB-B class-compliant and works plug & play on Windows, macOS, and iOS.
• How do I switch pad banks? Press the “Bank” button to cycle through two banks of pads and knobs.
• Can I remap controls? Yes; MPC Beats software allows you to map CC and MIDI notes to your liking.
• What's included with the software? MPC Beats, Electric, Stage Piano, Hype, 2GB of sounds, and 15 Komplete Select sounds of your choice.

Description for projects

USB MIDI controller with 25 mini keys, 8 RGB MPC pads, 4-way joystick, 8 infinite knobs, arpeggiator and OLED display in ultra-compact format.