Today Akai Professional introduced their newest MIDI controller, the MPK Mini Play. This super-portable instrument is based on the popular MPK Mini, but adds 128 built-in sounds and its own speaker. Keep reading for more.

The MPK Mini Play has 8 MPC drum pads and a 4-way joystick for simple control. It connects to a computer via USB port for the same plug-and-play MIDI functionality as the classic MPK Mini controllers.

Powered by 3 “AA” batteries, the MPK Mini Play was built for hours of wireless fun. You can use it with headphones by connecting to the mini-audio output jack, or connect to external speakers for bigger sound using the same output jack.

Here are all of the key features on the MPK Mini Play:

• Standalone mini keyboard with built-in speaker and USB MIDI controller
• Built-in sound module with over 128 instrument sounds + 10 drum kits
• 25 synth-action 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

The MPK Mini Play is available now for $129 USD. Visit the Akai website to learn more or find out where to buy this fun and affordable keyboard controller.