Akai Pro MPK mini mk3

According to its creators, the MPK mini is the “world’s best-selling MIDI controller keyboard”. Looking at this third gen version, that certainly seems believable – it’s simple, slick and well-designed, with a surprising level of functionality for the price.

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Despite its budget price, the MPK mini incorporates Akai’s MPC pads – some of the best in the business.