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product_id: 83841185
title: "AKAI Professional MPK Mini Play – USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With a Built in Speaker, 25 mini Keys, Drum Pads and 128 Instrument Sounds"
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# 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys Built-in speaker + headphone output 16 ultra-responsive backlit drum pads AKAI Professional MPK Mini Play – USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With a Built in Speaker, 25 mini Keys, Drum Pads and 128 Instrument Sounds

**Brand:** akai professional
**Price:** B/.387
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Your pocket-sized studio for beats, keys & endless jams — don’t just play, perform!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AKAI Professional MPK Mini Play – USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With a Built in Speaker, 25 mini Keys, Drum Pads and 128 Instrument Sounds by akai professional
- **How much does it cost?** B/.387 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/83841185-akai-professional-mpk-mini-play-usb-midi-keyboard-controller-built)

## Best For

- akai professional enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted akai professional brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Ultra-portable 25-key synth-action keyboard with pitch/mod joystick for expressive control
- • **Total Sound Control:** 8 assignable knobs to tweak EQ, filter, reverb, chorus & envelope—customize your signature sound
- • **Beat Maker’s Dream:** 16 backlit drum pads with Note Repeat & Full Level for dynamic, hands-on rhythm creation
- • **On-the-Go Creativity:** Battery-powered with built-in speaker and headphone jack—produce anywhere, anytime
- • **Seamless Integration:** Plug-and-play USB MIDI compatibility plus sustain pedal input for professional studio setups

## Overview

The AKAI Professional MPK Mini Play is a compact USB MIDI keyboard controller featuring 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys, 16 backlit drum pads, and 128 built-in instrument sounds. Designed for portability, it includes a built-in speaker, headphone output, and runs on 3 AA batteries for wireless use. With assignable knobs for sound customization and seamless USB connectivity, it’s perfect for producers and performers seeking a versatile, on-the-go music creation tool.

## Description

Perform, Produce, Jam Introducing the ultra-portable, go-anywhere MPK Mini Play, based on the world’s most popular MIDI controller — Akai Professional’s MPK Mini. Packed with 128 sounds, its own built-in speaker, 8 backlit MPC drum pads & knobs for editing your sounds and a 4-way joystick for simple, tactile control, and you have all you need to take your music on-the-go. Powered by 3 “AA” batteries, the MPK Mini Play is built for hours of wireless fun. You can also connect to a computer via USB port for plug-and-play MIDI capability. Don’t want to disturb others or simply looking to amplify MPK Mini Play? No sweat. Simply use the mini-audio output jack to connect headphones or virtually any external speaker, amplifier or mixer. Express Yourself At the heart of MPK Mini Play is a 25 key, velocity-sensitive synth-action mini keybed with octave up and down buttons to expand the keyboard to the full melodic range. With the iconic 4-way joystick for pitch and modulation control and a dedicated sustain pedal input, access all the tools to capture every subtle nuance of your performance. Tweak, Customize Make your sound your own. With dedicated filter and resonance control, take command of the timbre and tonality of MPK Mini Play’s stock sounds and fine-tune your signature sound. We even include EQ, filter, reverb and chorus controls for further customization – modulate your sound, add some space and truly take your sound to other-worldly heights. Enhanced Performance With an on-board arpeggiator, with tap tempo and multiple arp modes, creating retro-inspired synth lines or sourcing that initial idea to spark your creativity couldn’t be simpler. All the mainstay controls you come to expect from Akai Professional are also here, including Full Level and Note Repeat for unrestricted performance capability.

Review: On the road or at home every producer needs one of these. - I already had the previous Akai but I always wished it had a little more than just midi control since it was such a portable size. This is a perfect first controller or if you already have one this is perfect for a train ride to work or when you are stuck in the backseat of a car for a bit. It has voices (different instruments) built in for the piano keys and it has different sets of drums built in as well. There are even effects on the knobs and other features as well. With a nice little speaker and headphone 3.5 outputs you can practice all you want and even use a small recorder or compatible cell phone to record your progress. Fits easily in a backpack (or if you are like me an inexpensive durable case) and might just catch you making that next platinum hit you have been trying to put on the wall for years. Definitely check this out if your a serious producer or just a novice trying to have some fun. Very easily connects to your computer with USB Midi and even has room to add a sustain peddle. Great product for the money. You won't be disappointed.
Review: What a great little keyboard! - This thing sounds great when plugged into an external speaker! The internal speaker, as noted by others, is weak. But the sound when you plug it into something is awesome! The instruments sound great if you take the time to tune them a little. I LOVE the eight favourites you can assign to the drum pads that you can call up in the middle of a performance. The drum pads are tight and responsive and the drum sounds are really good too. I looked at the newer model, but for over a third more cost, this works just as well. I have heard the new model has better instruments, but the ones with this one sound amazing, as far as I am concerned. I also picked up a Lekato looper pedal from desertcart at the same time to use with this, along with my little speaker, and now I can take it to portable jam sessions. The looper pedal makes this the most engaging intrument to play. The keyboard is incredibly small and portable and being able to lay down your own percussion track and then be able to 'play with yourself' in this manner is awesome! Something I have been looking for since forever.

## Features

- Standalone Piano Style Keyboard - Portable mini keyboard and USB MIDI controller with 25 velocity-sensitive synthesizer action keys, pitch/mod joystick control, plus 128 sounds and 10 drum kits
- Play Anywhere - Built in speaker, 1/8-inch headphone output and battery powered specification (3 x AA batteries – not included) for performing and producing on the go
- Beat Maker Essential - 2 banks of 8 ultra-responsive backlit MIDI drum pads with Note Repeat and Full Level functions for drum machine style performance and music production
- Tweak, Customize - 2 banks of four knobs (8 total) to tweak internal sounds or software parameters; In standalone mode control chorus, reverb, filter, EQ and envelope controls

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07HDB12FM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #159,913 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #515 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers |
| Compatible Devices | USB-compatible devices, devices with 1/8-inch (3.5mm) headphone output jack, devices with 1/4-inch (6.35mm) TS input for sustain pedal, devices with 5-pin MIDI DIN jacks (in & out), devices with Class Compliant MIDI controller functionality, devices with DAW software supporting VST/AU plugins, iOS-compatible devices |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (4,056) |
| Date First Available | October 11, 2018 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware Platform | USB-compatible computer system |
| Instrument Key | Any |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.64 pounds |
| Item model number | MPKMiniPlay |
| Musical Style | Electronic |
| Number of Keyboard Keys | 25 |
| Power Source | 3 x AA batteries, USB bus powered |
| Product Dimensions | 1.83 x 6.8 x 12.29 inches |
| Supported Software | MPC Beats |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Akai Professional
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Model Name:** MPK MINI Play
- **Number of Keys:** 25
- **Special Feature:** Backlit, Portable

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I bought one but code did not work , where can I complain. They sent another code still not working! So frustrated**
A: You can complain anywhere. At work, to your family, even out loud to yourself in public. 
But I would go to the akai website. You should be able to contact the company directly

**Q: Does is work with FL studio**
A: M-Audio support here! This will work perfectly in FL Studio. If you have any other questions, please feel free to call or email us using the contact information on maudio.com/support.

**Q: Can this connect to an iPad?**
A: Connecting to an iPad works with the proper adapter cable. GarageBand will work with the keyboard, but there isn’t support in that program to map the various knobs & keys.  You may get different results with other midi compatible programs on the iPad.

**Q: Why is there a 100 dollar version and 130 dollar?**
A: I ordered 100 one and it came used

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ On the road or at home every producer needs one of these.
*by D***. on May 12, 2025*

I already had the previous Akai but I always wished it had a little more than just midi control since it was such a portable size. This is a perfect first controller or if you already have one this is perfect for a train ride to work or when you are stuck in the backseat of a car for a bit. It has voices (different instruments) built in for the piano keys and it has different sets of drums built in as well. There are even effects on the knobs and other features as well. With a nice little speaker and headphone 3.5 outputs you can practice all you want and even use a small recorder or compatible cell phone to record your progress. Fits easily in a backpack (or if you are like me an inexpensive durable case) and might just catch you making that next platinum hit you have been trying to put on the wall for years. Definitely check this out if your a serious producer or just a novice trying to have some fun. Very easily connects to your computer with USB Midi and even has room to add a sustain peddle. Great product for the money. You won't be disappointed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a great little keyboard!
*by G***L on May 11, 2022*

This thing sounds great when plugged into an external speaker! The internal speaker, as noted by others, is weak. But the sound when you plug it into something is awesome! The instruments sound great if you take the time to tune them a little. I LOVE the eight favourites you can assign to the drum pads that you can call up in the middle of a performance. The drum pads are tight and responsive and the drum sounds are really good too. I looked at the newer model, but for over a third more cost, this works just as well. I have heard the new model has better instruments, but the ones with this one sound amazing, as far as I am concerned. I also picked up a Lekato looper pedal from Amazon at the same time to use with this, along with my little speaker, and now I can take it to portable jam sessions. The looper pedal makes this the most engaging intrument to play. The keyboard is incredibly small and portable and being able to lay down your own percussion track and then be able to 'play with yourself' in this manner is awesome! Something I have been looking for since forever.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ tiny USB midi controller with sounds, just dumpster the software
*by W***Y on November 28, 2018*

Sounds are not bad, essentially General MIDI, minor sound editing capabilities, works fine on batteries, the speaker is tinny and useless as should be expected but if you plug into headphones or a mixer or an amp its pretty decent. No issues with build quality. You can select the drum kit for the pads independently of the keyboard sound. Plugs into a PC no drivers required. DAW integration is basic but fine. The hardware is everything the software is not. I'm not the biggest fan of the VIP software, its buggy, slow and riddled with odd design choices (you can only have two master VST directories for instance). It also comes with Reason Lite, no complaints about that but its not the DAW I use. So if you're buying this because of the "includes VIP, a $100 value" I'd reconsider. The hardware works great.

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