Akai Professional MPK Mini IV Compact MIDI Keyboard (Black)
The Akai Professional MPK Mini IV brings pro-level features to a portable package designed for modern music creators. This compact MIDI controller delivers an industry-leading keybed, RGB-backlit MPC pads, real pitch and mod wheels, and a vibrant full-color screen—all backed by exclusive access to 1,000+ studio-grade sounds.
Industry-Leading Keybed Meets Legendary MPC Pads
The MPK Mini IV features a newly designed third-generation keybed that delivers exceptional playability in a compact form. Additionally, the eight velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC pads provide dynamic, responsive control for beat-making and triggering samples. Furthermore, real mechanical pitch and modulation wheels offer precise, expressive performance capabilities that surpass any previous MPK model.
Creative Tools for Instant Inspiration
What’s more, the MPK Mini IV is packed with intelligent features designed to spark creativity. The Scale and Chord modes help transform musical ideas into full progressions with ease. Moreover, the enhanced arpeggiator includes Pattern, Freeze, and Mutate functions that act as a launchpad for riffs and grooves. Notably, all these tools work seamlessly together to keep you in the creative flow.
Universal Connectivity and Seamless Integration
The MPK Mini IV connects to everything in your studio with USB-C and a full-size MIDI output. Thus, you can easily interface with classic synthesizers, modern computers, and studio equipment without adapters. Also, pre-programmed DAW scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Bitwig, and Cubase provide 1-to-1 mapping for convenient workflow control.
Exclusive Access to 1,000+ Professional Sounds
Furthermore, the MPK Mini IV includes the brand-new Studio Instrument Collection—a powerful virtual instrument featuring over 1,000 professionally designed presets from AIR, Akai Pro, and Moog. This exclusive software provides instant access to studio-quality sounds, all pre-mapped to the MPK Mini IV’s controls for mouse-free navigation and sound design.
Key Features:
- Third-generation industry-leading keybed for superior playability
- Eight assignable 360° rotary knobs for hands-on parameter control
- Full-color screen with real-time visual feedback
- Two banks of pads for 16 total assignable pad controls
- Expanded transport section mapped to major DAW controls
- Sustain pedal input for extended performance capabilities
- USB bus-powered for true portability
- Available in two distinct colorways
- Includes Ableton Live Lite 12 license
- Free trials of Melodics and Splice included
- Compact dimensions perfect for mobile production
- Lightweight design at just 2.31 lbs