Akai MPK Mini Plus vs Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 Mk3
| Akai MPK Mini Plus | Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 Mk3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Featuring 37 mini-keys… / 37 KEYS - GEN 2 DYNAMIC KEYBED | 61 semi-weighted keys; An industry-leading keybed from Fatar with polyphonic aftertouch as standard |
| Aftertouch | — | Polyphonic aftertouch as standard (type stated explicitly) |
| 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 | Play Assist tools: arpeggiator, note repeat, scale and chord mode |
| Pads / faders | 8 velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC Drum Pads; (8) 360 rotary knobs | no (8 touch-sensitive control knobs, 4-directional push encoder) |
| Weight | 1.26 kg | 6 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Release month | 10 | 9 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 37 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Akai MPK Mini Plus if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (1.26 kg vs 6 kg).
Full spec sheets: Akai MPK Mini Plus · Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 Mk3. Rows with a highlighted background differ.