Akai’s MPK Mini Play mk3 is both a compact MIDI controller and a portable keyboard with 128 built-in sounds
New model promises improved playability and a more powerful speaker
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Arturia adds a mid-level controller to the KeyStep range and it’s another step in the right direction
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