Team Radio City Freedom

At first, the latest mk3 iteration looks quite similar to its predecessor, with 25 mini keys, eight chunky pads, eight rotary controls and the thumb stick style pitchbend/modulation. However, there are actually some significant differences. First, the keybed is new (Akai’s Dynamic Gen 2 design) and although I’m not a massive fan of mini keys in general, this is solid, responsive and mechanically quiet. Next up, the controller knobs are now a continuous rotary design and include both absolute and relative options. 

One visually obvious addition is the OLED display. This tiny screen provides handy real-time feedback on controller data, MIDI channels, arpeggiator settings and beyond, although it doesn’t seem to display the data generated by the keyboard. 

Physically, the MPK mini mk3 has a new streamlined case, and they’ve moved the USB socket from the side to the back and the button layout has also changed. 

Key Features

25 Mini Keys Featuring New Keybed Technology
Brilliant OLED Display for Immediate Parameter Feedback 
8 MPC Performance Pads w/ Note Repeat and Full Level in two banks (16 total) 
8 Endless Knobs to tweak your software parameters 
4-way Joystick for Pitch &  Modulation Control
Class-Compliant USB Connectivity 
Built-in Arpeggiator 
Sustain Pedal Input Jack 
Superior, Sturdy Design & Build