AKAI Professional MPK MINI MK3 GRAY - MIDI Controller

AKAI Professional MPK MINI MK3 - Compact MIDI Controller (Gray Edition)

The AKAI Professional MPK MINI MK3 in grey is an ultra-compact MIDI controller designed for mobile producers, musicians, and creators. It combines a 25-key velocity-sensitive mini-key keyboard, eight RGB MPC pads with Note Repeat and Full Level, a four-way joystick for pitch bend and modulation, and eight infinitely assignable knobs. With support for Native Kontrol Standard (NKS), a built-in arpeggiator, and an OLED parameter display, it offers a professional, express workflow without the need for drivers thanks to its class-compliant USB-B connection.

Main features

• Keyboard: 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys
• MPC Pads: 8 RGB pads with Note Repeat and Full Level
• Joystick: 4-way control of pitch bend and modulation
• Knobs: 8 assignable infinite sliders
• Octaves: Dedicated button that allows you to navigate 10 full octaves
• Arpeggiator: Integrated with tempo and resolution adjustments
• OLED display: Displays parameter values ​​and presets
• Sustain Pedal: 6.3 mm jack input for sustain pedal
• Connection: USB-B class-compliant, plug & play
• NKS Compatibility: Direct integration with Native Instruments Komplete Select
• Included software: MPC Beats, Electric, Stage Piano, Hype, 2GB library and Komplete Select 15 of your choice

Product benefits

• Maximum portability for production and performance anywhere
• Dynamic and expressive response with keys, pads and aftertouch
• Instant creative control via assignable joystick and knobs
• Built-in arpeggiator to instantly enrich melodies and rhythmic patterns
• Seamless integration with NKS libraries and Komplete Select plugins

Use cases

• Rhythm programming and sample triggering in the studio and live
• Live performance with control of loops, arpeggios and effects
• Mobile music production with laptop and DAW
• MIDI and sampler production classes and workshops
• Control of virtual instruments and NKS libraries

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it need drivers? No; it's USB class-compliant and works plug & play on Windows, macOS, and iOS.
• How do I switch pad banks? Use the Bank button to toggle between two banks of pads and knobs.
• Can I remap controls? Yes; the MPC Beats Editor allows you to map custom CCs and MIDI notes.
• What's included with the software? MPC Beats, Electric, Stage Piano, Hype, 2 GB of sounds, and Komplete Select 15 of your choice.

Description for projects

USB MIDI controller with 25 touch-sensitive keys, 8 RGB MPC pads with Note Repeat, 4-way joystick, 8 infinite knobs, arpeggiator, OLED display and NKS compatibility in a gray finish.