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MPK Mini Play - Mini Keyboard & USB Pad Controller w/Built-in Speakers

SKU: # 699182   |   Model: # MPK MINI PLAY   |    Product Reviews4 Reviews  Write a Review

MPK Mini Play - Mini Keyboard & USB Pad Controller w/Built-in Speakers

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MPK Mini Play - Mini Keyboard & USB Pad Controller w/Built-in Speakers
MPK Mini Play - Mini Keyboard & USB Pad Controller w/Built-in Speakers
MPK Mini Play - Mini Keyboard & USB Pad Controller w/Built-in Speakers

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The ultra-portable MPK Mini Play is based on the world's most popular midi controller - Akai Professional's MPK Mini - but now it comes packed with 128 sounds and its own built-in speaker. With 8 backlit MPC drum pads and a 4-way joystick for simple control, players have all they need to play their music anytime, anywhere. Four knobs (two banks capable of controlling eight different parameters) can be used to tweak sounds and edit multiple parameters in real-time, giving musicians even more performance possibilities. Powered by 3 "AA" batteries, the MPK Mini Play is built for hours of wireless fun.

Features
• Standalone mini keyboard with built-in speaker and USB MIDI controller
• Built-in sound module with over 128 instrument sounds + 10 drum kits
• 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys
• OLED display for easy sound browsing
• 8 red backlit drum pads (2 banks, 16 total)
• 4 knobs edit sounds or send midi (2 banks, 8 total)
• 4-way joystick for pitch and modulation control
• Built-in arpeggiator
• 1/8" headphone jack
• Battery powered using (3) AA batteries

Amazing Connections

Not just a mini keyboard, the MPK Mini Play can also connect to a computer via USB port for the same plug-and-play MIDI functionality as the classic MPK Mini controllers. If not disturbing others is a priority, players can use the mini-audio output jack to connect headphones to the MPK Mini Play. When you want a bigger sound, simply connect to external speakers using the same output jack. All-in-one, easy-to-use fun with "pro" features - that's the MPK Mini Play!

Additional Software Included

MPK Mini Play comes bundled with professional production software and virtual instruments for immediate music creation. Hybrid 3, by AIR Music Tech, is a high-definition synthesizer that can create anything from fat, retro synth sounds to edgy modern leads and everything in between. SONiVOX's Wobble is an electronic music grime synthesizer that features two independent channels of spectral morphing synthesis with harmonic controls, individual filtering, and discrete LFO controls. MPC Beats is a fully featured music and beat making DAW software for both Mac and PC based on the legendary MPC workflow. It also works as a VST plugin inside any major DAW. From the moment you install MPC Beats, you're ready to start creating, fast. Utilize over 2GB worth of content including samples, loops, and built-in virtual instrument plugins to craft your sound. Experience plug and play compatibility with all class-compliant USB controllers. MPC Beats has plenty of power for ambitious creators with over 80 audio FX plugins to warp, manipulate and transform audio into whatever you can think of. Plus VST/AU compatibility means there's room to expand your sonic palette with compatible third-party virtual instrument plugins and audio processing plugins. You can even record instruments or vocals with 2 stereo audio tracks to add live elements to your music.

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Reviews


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not impressed with keys or weak speakers 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
I could live with the horrid sponge keys if the sound wasn\'t also as equally weak. the Casio battery powered kyb is a way better sound and a very decent keyboard for UNDER $100. I returned this Akai for the $60 casio and don\'t regret it. I just use a small kyb for the car i can tuck behind the passenger seat when i get to the park or stop for a break there\'s always a good piano sound and decent kyb to noodle around with. Better yet the Yamaha reface is deadly fun but it\'s $400 and much bigger. i also own it.
Posted by Jay on Dec 1, 2021
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Good controller, mediocre sound engine 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Surrey, British Columbia
I've been happy using this as a battery powered controller for Garageband on my iPhone. BTW to get it to work with my iPhone (6S model), I had to put an unpowered USB hub between the Mini Play and the usual iPhone usb "camera" adapter. Requiring the hub means Akai slipped up a little, since I heard some competing controllers don't need the hub, but the hub was not super expensive. I think it sounds pretty bad as a synth. Not sure that you could make a better synth at this price. With my limited synth knowledge the best description I can give is "what if a Korg M1 sounded bad instead of good".
Posted by Deanna on Mar 1, 2021
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Decent but not great 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Orleans, Ontario
A good little piece of kit for those who value workspace real estate, but has some serious flaws. Pros: Compact size, good arpeggiator, lots of variety in built-in soundbank, ability to update soundbanks. Cons: Key size is tiny, lack of ability to turn off key velocity, doesn't save tweaks to sounds. Overall, decent tool to noodle with but will be frustrating to use long term.
Posted by Mark O on Nov 4, 2020
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Amazing! 3 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Owen Sound, Ontario
This midi controller/keyboard is one of my favourite things I own and I just got it today. The only complaint that I have is that the built in speaker isn't very loud but it still do the job
Posted by Jackson on Apr 12, 2019
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A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
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Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.

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  • Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
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Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.

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Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.

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