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Dec 25, 2025 9:44 AM

(Used - Like New) 25-Key AKAI MPK Mini MK3 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

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Amazon Resale via Amazon has (Used - Like New) 25-Key AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller w/ Drum Pads & Knobs for $75.39 - $15.08 at checkout = $60.31. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Music Production and Beat Maker Essential -USB powered MIDI controller with 25 mini MIDI keyboard velocity-sensitive keys for studio production, virtual synthesizer control and beat production
  • Total Control of your Production - Innovative 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation control, plus a built-in arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range and modes
  • Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) Integration - Akai Professional and Native Instruments have partnered to bring NKS support to the MPK Controller series, get ready to Kontrol straight from your MPK
  • Choose Your Exclusive Complimentary NKS Bundle - Browse and control Native Instruments presets and sound libraries; select one of three curated Komplete 15 Select bundles: Beats, Band, or Electronic
  • The MPC Experience - 8 backlit velocity-sensitive MPC-style MIDI beat pads with Note Repeat and Full Level for programming drums, triggering samples and controlling virtual synthesizer / DAW controls
  • Complete Command of your Virtual Instruments and FX - 8 360-degree knobs assign to all your music studio plugins for mixing, tweaking synth controls and more
  • 1500+ Sounds and Everything You Need for Pro Production -Complete Music Production Starter Kit including MPC Beats, 3 Virtual Instruments and 2GB of sound content
  • Customize your MPK Mini MK3 - Download the Editor and learn how to manually map the knobs and joystick, adjust the keyboard and arpeggiator, store your own programs, and more

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $38.69 lower (39% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $99 foe new unit.
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Amazon Resale via Amazon has (Used - Like New) 25-Key AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller w/ Drum Pads & Knobs for $75.39 - $15.08 at checkout = $60.31. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Music Production and Beat Maker Essential -USB powered MIDI controller with 25 mini MIDI keyboard velocity-sensitive keys for studio production, virtual synthesizer control and beat production
  • Total Control of your Production - Innovative 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation control, plus a built-in arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range and modes
  • Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) Integration - Akai Professional and Native Instruments have partnered to bring NKS support to the MPK Controller series, get ready to Kontrol straight from your MPK
  • Choose Your Exclusive Complimentary NKS Bundle - Browse and control Native Instruments presets and sound libraries; select one of three curated Komplete 15 Select bundles: Beats, Band, or Electronic
  • The MPC Experience - 8 backlit velocity-sensitive MPC-style MIDI beat pads with Note Repeat and Full Level for programming drums, triggering samples and controlling virtual synthesizer / DAW controls
  • Complete Command of your Virtual Instruments and FX - 8 360-degree knobs assign to all your music studio plugins for mixing, tweaking synth controls and more
  • 1500+ Sounds and Everything You Need for Pro Production -Complete Music Production Starter Kit including MPC Beats, 3 Virtual Instruments and 2GB of sound content
  • Customize your MPK Mini MK3 - Download the Editor and learn how to manually map the knobs and joystick, adjust the keyboard and arpeggiator, store your own programs, and more

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $38.69 lower (39% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $99 foe new unit.
  • About this store:

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Written by phoinix | Staff

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Madoser
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These were $50 at guitar center on Black Friday. Brand new.
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If you intend to use Ableton as your DAW and want a compact setup: https://us.novationmusic.com/prod...efurbished

If you intend to use Ableton and have a bigger budget and space : http://us.novationmusic.com/produ...efurbished

25 keys is good for one handed playing, bass, and percussion. 37 is as small as you want to go for two hands, but it is limiting. 49 is great compromise between size and playability. 61 is perfect for nearly all synth playing. 73 means you pretty much never have to hit a button to get any note. 88 keys is like a full size piano and it means you never have to hit an octave key as they are all in front of you.

Personally I'd recommend just getting a 49 (good for most synth) or 61 (better for piano) to start. You may never outgrow it. If this deal one gets you learning music, it is worth every penny, but I super don't recommend it. Almost everyone will outgrow this nearly immediately. Even if you love it, you are going to want more keys or full size keys that also let you learn how to play a piano by muscle memory.

I don't like mini keys, but I'd take 37 mini keys over 25 full size keys if space is a constraint. Buy used off local market if you can.
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Dec 25, 2025 4:45 PM
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These were $50 at guitar center on Black Friday. Brand new.
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Dec 25, 2025 5:01 PM
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scholzpdxDec 25, 2025 5:01 PM
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Quote from Madoser View quoted comment :
These were $50 at guitar center on Black Friday. Brand new.
I see these on facebook marketplace a lot for $30-40. I thought they were scams but apparently they really are that cheap.
Dec 25, 2025 5:26 PM
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OliveActivity797Dec 25, 2025 5:26 PM
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These are good but there ARE better keyboards for similar retail price, and if you're doing more than basic hip hop you'll be limited quickly. I use the drum pads in mine far more than the keyboard now and I've had it for like 10yrs so they do last, but I'd much rather get a full sized midi keyboard and a drum pad if I could redo it.
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Dec 25, 2025 5:42 PM
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twinsenwDec 25, 2025 5:42 PM
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Are these full size keys?
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Dec 25, 2025 5:56 PM
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leohartDec 25, 2025 5:56 PM
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Quote from OliveActivity797 View quoted comment :
These are good but there ARE better keyboards for similar retail price, and if you're doing more than basic hip hop you'll be limited quickly. I use the drum pads in mine far more than the keyboard now and I've had it for like 10yrs so they do last, but I'd much rather get a full sized midi keyboard and a drum pad if I could redo it.
Do you have a recommendation for something else for someone who is starting out.
Dec 25, 2025 6:04 PM
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SelmanDec 25, 2025 6:04 PM
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Quote from OliveActivity797 View quoted comment :
These are good but there ARE better keyboards for similar retail price, and if you're doing more than basic hip hop you'll be limited quickly. I use the drum pads in mine far more than the keyboard now and I've had it for like 10yrs so they do last, but I'd much rather get a full sized midi keyboard and a drum pad if I could redo it.
Could be limiting, unless you are Jordan Rudess https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZKfH09C7Pc
P.S. It sucks to tell people there are better deals at the same price, and then not tell people what those are.
Last edited by Selman December 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM.
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Quote from leohart View quoted comment :
Do you have a recommendation for something else for someone who is starting out.
If you intend to use Ableton as your DAW and want a compact setup: https://us.novationmusic.com/prod...efurbished

If you intend to use Ableton and have a bigger budget and space : http://us.novationmusic.com/produ...efurbished

25 keys is good for one handed playing, bass, and percussion. 37 is as small as you want to go for two hands, but it is limiting. 49 is great compromise between size and playability. 61 is perfect for nearly all synth playing. 73 means you pretty much never have to hit a button to get any note. 88 keys is like a full size piano and it means you never have to hit an octave key as they are all in front of you.

Personally I'd recommend just getting a 49 (good for most synth) or 61 (better for piano) to start. You may never outgrow it. If this deal one gets you learning music, it is worth every penny, but I super don't recommend it. Almost everyone will outgrow this nearly immediately. Even if you love it, you are going to want more keys or full size keys that also let you learn how to play a piano by muscle memory.

I don't like mini keys, but I'd take 37 mini keys over 25 full size keys if space is a constraint. Buy used off local market if you can.
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Last edited by Selman December 25, 2025 at 03:10 PM.
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Dec 25, 2025 6:10 PM
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sunshine3Dec 25, 2025 6:10 PM
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Was just watching this on the akai. Merry xmas!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz7k-OT99-Q
Dec 25, 2025 6:23 PM
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UncommonCentsDec 25, 2025 6:23 PM
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Quote from Madoser View quoted comment :
These were $50 at guitar center on Black Friday. Brand new.
Yes. OP is just a paid staffer shill. He's posted dozens of this used (aka trash) deals. I suspect all the upvotes are faked by SD, because no sane person would upvote this post.
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SelmanDec 25, 2025 6:25 PM
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Quote from twinsenw View quoted comment :
Are these full size keys?
"Music Production and Beat Maker Essential -USB powered MIDI controller with 25 mini MIDI keyboard velocity-sensitive keys for studio production, virtual synthesizer control and beat production"
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Dec 25, 2025 6:29 PM
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Bought this from warehouse deals during black Friday for $38. I was mostly lucky because it looked brand new, but the middle G key was non responsive at low velocity. I took the whole thing apart following a video online and cleaned the contacts under the rubber contact pad of that specific key (think remote control or cheap game pad). Now it works fine.

It's not really an impressive device. The mini keys are especially mini and it feels very cheap, but for a low enough price it's worth while for the knobs and reasonably wide support for a variety of DAWs.

I don't think it's worth much more than $40 but it's all based on opinion.
Dec 25, 2025 7:08 PM
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sfooDec 25, 2025 7:08 PM
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Anyone know the difference between the play, mk3, and mk4?
Dec 25, 2025 7:17 PM
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TrevorT8108Dec 25, 2025 7:17 PM
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Quote from Selman View quoted comment :
Could be limiting, unless you are Jordan Rudess https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZKfH09C7PcP.S. It sucks to tell people there are better deals at the same price, and then not tell people what those are.
These threads are filled with know it alls and no solutions, and talking about past prices like than means anything
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HugskyDec 25, 2025 9:35 PM
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Quote from Selman View quoted comment :
Could be limiting, unless you are Jordan Rudess https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZKfH09C7Pc
P.S. It sucks to tell people there are better deals at the same price, and then not tell people what those are.
RE: P.S.
Thanks, exactly what I needed to hear. Going to do a little more research. worship

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Dec 25, 2025 11:44 PM
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Quote from sfoo View quoted comment :
Anyone know the difference between the play, mk3, and mk4?
Play has a speaker so you can use it without a computer, I was thinking about getting one for my kids with the speaker.
I think Mk3 and Mk4 are revisions (Mark3 vs Mark4), I could be wrong about that part though.

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