Akai MPK Mini Plus vs Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 Mk3
| Akai MPK Mini Plus | Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 Mk3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Featuring 37 mini-keys… / 37 KEYS - GEN 2 DYNAMIC KEYBED | 49 semi-weighted keys, Fatar keybed, polyphonic aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | — | polyphonic |
| Sequencer | internal 2-track sequencer / 37-key controller with step sequencer, CV/Gate I/O; 8 notes polyphony per step, 16 notes per Drum Step; arpeggiator | — |
| Speakers | — | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Pads / faders | 8 velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC Drum Pads; (8) 360 rotary knobs | no |
| Weight | 1.26 kg | 5.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 802 × 86 × 323 mm |
| Battery power | — | no (bus-powered over USB-C) |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Release month | 10 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 37 | 49 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Akai MPK Mini Plus if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (1.26 kg vs 5.5 kg).
Full spec sheets: Akai MPK Mini Plus · Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 Mk3. Rows with a highlighted background differ.