Akai Professional MPK Mini IV MIDI Keyboard Controller

Akai Professional MPK Mini IV

The Akai Professional MPK Mini IV is the next evolution of the popular portable keyboard controller, designed for traveling musicians, beatmakers, and desktop producers. With a completely refreshed look, expanded controls, and deeper software integration, the MPK Mini IV raises the standard for creative performance and production.

Akai Professional MPK Mini IV Features:

• Next-level MIDI controller blends iconic Akai interfacing with contemporary performance needs in a low-footprint chassis that’s as powerful on the go as it is in the studio
• Overhauled keybed gives you 25 keys of detailed, durable playability
• Vibrant full-color screen supplies real-time feedback and makes pain-free work of navigating performance tools and DAW-anchored presets
• Physical, individual Pitch and Mod wheels provide satisfying hands-on tactility and incisive real-time precision
• 8 RGB-backlit MPC pads feature full velocity sensitivity for unmatched expression, detail, and unobtrusive visual feedback
• 8 rotary knobs are completely customizable to expand hands-on sonic contouring to meet your studio-to-stage workflow needs
• Expanded transport controls and diverse DAW integration mean everything from pre-programmed scripts to versatile 1-to-1 mapping is ready to go, right out of the box
• Upgraded Arpeggiator introduces Pattern, Arp Freeze, and Mutate functions to foster and reward experimentation and exploration in any arrangement
• Scale and Chord modes effortlessly bridge key-signature, harmonization, and progression-building capabilities to let you work at the speed of your creativity
• Dedicated 5-pin MIDI output ensures hybrid multi-point interfacing with software, hardware, and hybrid setups are in lock-step and ready to rip up any studio or stage
• USB-C connectivity supports bidirectional MIDI and bus power, with universal device compatibility to supercharge any setup
• Integration with Akai’s brand-new Studio Instrument Collection means a gamut of 1,000 virtual-instrument sounds from Akai, Pro, Air, and Moog software are always accessible

Akai Professional MPK Mini IV At A Glance Details

• 25 velocity-sensitive keys with Akai/Moog keybed
• Full-color display for real-time feedback
• 8 RGB-backlit MPC-style performance pads
• Dedicated pitch and modulation wheels
• 8 assignable rotary knobs
• Updated arpeggiator with Pattern, Hold, Mutate
• Enhanced scale and chord modes
• Dedicated transport controls
• Full-sized MIDI output and USB-C connectivity
• Seamless VST integration with preset feedback

Expressive Playability

A newly engineered keybed codeveloped between Akai and Moog delivers a more natural feel and improved playability across its 25 velocity-sensitive synth-action mini keys. For expressive control, the Akai Professional MPK Mini IV replaces the thumbstick with dedicated pitch and modulation wheels, offering greater accuracy and hands-on performance. The RGB backlit MPC-style pads provide responsive beatmaking and triggering, now joined by dedicated transport controls for streamlined recording and playback.

Seamless Integration

A full-color display delivers real-time feedback, showing preset names, categories, and parameter values with one-to-one VST integration. Software workflow is expanded with support for AIR instruments, Native Instruments plug-ins, and popular third-party DAWs, all managed through intuitive control scripts. The updated arpeggiator introduces Pattern, Hold, and Mutate functions, while refreshed Scale and Chord modes inspire instant harmonic creativity.

Improved Connections

For modern connectivity, the Akai Professional MPK Mini IV includes a USB-C port and a full-sized MIDI output, ensuring smooth integration with both studio gear and live setups. Bundled software and instrument libraries offer an immediate production tool kit, while the compact, redesigned chassis makes it easy to take your music anywhere.