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Yesterday 2:25 PM

Open Box Like New: 25-Key AKAI MPK Mini MK3 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

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Amazon Resale via Amazon has Open Box Like New: 25-Key AKAI MPK Mini MK3 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller for $48.05 - $7.21 (15% discount) applied automatically at checkout = $40.84. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • USB powered MIDI controller with 25 mini MIDI keyboard velocity-sensitive keys for studio production, virtual synthesizer control and beat 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
  • Browse and control Native Instruments presets and sound libraries; select one of three curated Komplete 15 Select bundles: Beats, Band, or Electronic
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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Written by phoinix | Staff
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Amazon Resale via Amazon has Open Box Like New: 25-Key AKAI MPK Mini MK3 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller for $48.05 - $7.21 (15% discount) applied automatically at checkout = $40.84. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Features:
  • USB powered MIDI controller with 25 mini MIDI keyboard velocity-sensitive keys for studio production, virtual synthesizer control and beat 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
  • Browse and control Native Instruments presets and sound libraries; select one of three curated Komplete 15 Select bundles: Beats, Band, or Electronic
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 StrawMan86 | Staff

Original Post

Written by phoinix | Staff

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Pugnax555
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Errr, this is a USB controller. It doesn't make any sounds on its own. The quality of the synth sounds and effects are purely determined by whatever engine you hook it up to.
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Yesterday 2:30 PM
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lalolulileYesterday 2:30 PM
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Um does the renewed product still come with the software keys?
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Yesterday 3:05 PM
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BinaryCanaryYesterday 3:05 PM
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Quote from lalolulile View quoted comment :
Um does the renewed product still come with the software keys?
Good question
Yesterday 3:07 PM
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pianomansamYesterday 3:07 PM
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Quote from lalolulile View quoted comment :
Um does the renewed product still come with the software keys?
I doubt it
Yesterday 3:36 PM
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BinaryCanaryYesterday 3:36 PM
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It's worth comparing the mk 3 to the newer mk iv to see if the newer features (transport buttons, color screen, mod/pitch wheels, etc) are worth the $99 of the mark iv
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Yesterday 5:12 PM
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lagforksYesterday 5:12 PM
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NEVERMIND: Looks like I got the last one

I checked the MK4 and saw that it's only $49 via Resell! I snagged one of those instead. Check it before ordering this one! Might still be available.
Last edited by lagforks September 4, 2026 at 10:59 AM.
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Yesterday 5:18 PM
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TylerC3012Yesterday 5:18 PM
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I have this as my travel midi keyboard. It's not bad for the price, especially if you are new to music production. The keys can get a little sticky and they aren't the most responsive things in the world. It's best used IMO to track in midi then rearrange in your piano roll if you need to as opposed to something like playing live (not live in a show, meaning playing to hear).
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Yesterday 5:38 PM
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Pugnax555Yesterday 5:38 PM
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Quote from BigdaddyTee View quoted comment :
This synth sounds amazing . Awesome sequencer, gorgeous presents and Effects. Synth of the year.
Errr, this is a USB controller. It doesn't make any sounds on its own. The quality of the synth sounds and effects are purely determined by whatever engine you hook it up to.
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Yesterday 5:45 PM
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9999999999Yesterday 5:45 PM
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Quote from lagforks View quoted comment :
I checked the MK4 and saw that it's only $49 via Resell! I snagged one of those instead. Check it before ordering this one! Might still be available.
That is great! May I have the link please?
Yesterday 5:47 PM
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Pugnax555Yesterday 5:47 PM
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Quote from lalolulile View quoted comment :
Um does the renewed product still come with the software keys?
You should be able to contact Akai and have them deregister the serial number if it's already been registered to someone else. In addition to the Akai software, these also now include a bundle of Native Instruments plugins.
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Yesterday 6:00 PM
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lagforksYesterday 6:00 PM
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Quote from 9999999999 View quoted comment :
That is great! May I have the link please?
Dang, went to snag the link and it was back up to $90+. I may have grabbed one of the last ones.
Yesterday 6:47 PM
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Jenkins6736Yesterday 6:47 PM
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Quote from lagforks View quoted comment :
Dang, went to snag the link and it was back up to $90+. I may have grabbed one of the last ones.
I just got one 50 minutes after this comment was made.
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Yesterday 10:46 PM
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ktlewis02Yesterday 10:46 PM
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Deal is still up.
Today 12:03 AM
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fatassjToday 12:03 AM
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Not worth it. Owned one but the drum pads on it are horrible with no padding. The vintage and expensive Akai MPCs actually have amazing drum pads. Also, the piano keys feel horrible and only register 4 or 6 different volumes, so it almost doesn't even matter how light or hard you play, it will all become like 33%-66%-99%. No fine tuned control, horrible feel.

Also latency from when you click it and when it registers.

Ended up replacing it with a more expensive premium Japanese RH3 keybed on a Korg D1 for REAL artistry. Otherwise, just use your keyboard dude. A keyboard has better latency.
Could barely sell the Akai for $50 after.

One cool thing about any of these is the programmable knobs. You can close your eyes and mix.
Last edited by fatassj September 4, 2026 at 05:05 PM.
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Today 12:12 AM
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ArtieVToday 12:12 AM
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Quote from Jenkins6736 View quoted comment :
I just got one 50 minutes after this comment was made.
is "Resell" a website?

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grendel20Today 12:14 AM
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Works with garageband, I believe.

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