Akai MPK261 vs Arturia MiniLab 3
| Akai MPK261 | Arturia MiniLab 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | MPK261 comes equipped with 61 semi-weighted, full-size keys and a premium piano-style keybed | 25 high quality note velocity-sensitive slim keyboard |
| Aftertouch | yes (channel aftertouch) | — |
| Sounds / presets | — | 15 |
| Sequencer | an arpeggiator, with adjustable resolution, range, and patterns; MPC Note Repeat | Built-in arpeggiator |
| Pads / faders | 16 pads; velocity- and pressure-sensitive; 4 banks; 8 faders (3 banks); 8 360-degree encoders (3 banks); 8 switches (LED-backlit, 3 banks) | 2 banks of 8 velocity & pressure sensitive pads with RGB backlighting; 8 rotary encoders; 4 sliders |
| Weight | 6.84 kg | 1 kg |
| Released | 2014 | 2022 |
| Release month | 2 | 10 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 25 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Arturia MiniLab 3 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (6.84 kg vs 1 kg).
Full spec sheets: Akai MPK261 · Arturia MiniLab 3. Rows with a highlighted background differ.