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AKAI MPK Mini MK3

The best-selling mini controller: 25 mini keys, pads and knobs for music production.

Keys 25
Action light unweighted
Footprint width ~34 cm plus seating
Price range €105 1 dealer · observed 2026-08-24
AKAI MPK Mini MK3

Where it sits

Its price class holds 7 MIDI controllers between €105 and €220 (EU street prices) – the AKAI MPK Mini MK3 sits in the lower third there. At a comparable price the comparison also lists Arturia MiniLab 3 and Nektar SE61.

Strengths & limits

In its favour
  • Fits a backpack, USB power is enough
  • Pads + encoders – ideal DAW remote
  • Huge community and presets
Against it
  • Mini keys: unsuitable for learning piano
  • Silent without a computer – pure controller

Price comparison

Price as of 2026-08-24 EU prices – local street prices differ ⓦ affiliate links

Technical data

Action 25 mini keys, 8 Pads, 8 knobs
Display OLED display (small)
Weight 0,75 kg
Connections USB-MIDI (Bus-Power), Sustain-Eingang
Features Arpeggiator, Note Repeat, Joystick, MPC-Beats-Software
AKAI MPK Mini MK3 – key specs at a glance

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Part of these sets

Making music on the computer (producer start) – put it together in the Quick Match

Alternatives in the same category

Arturia MiniLab 3 €90
The classy mini controller with an excellent software bundle.Nektar SE61 €82
The honest budget 61 controller: keys, pitch/mod, done.M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 €128–135
61 full-size keys as a no-frills USB controller – a lot of keyboard for the money.Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 €166–183
The studio controller: 49 full-size keys, faders, pads, DAW integration.

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