Akai Professional MPK Mini IV MIDI Controller (Red)
Discover a new level of portable music making with the Akai Professional MPK Mini IV MIDI Controller (Red). Moreover, this small controller offers an expressive feel. In addition, it packs pro-grade features that fuel your creativity on the go.
Expressive Play Meets Easy Control
First, the MPK Mini IV features an updated, top-tier keybed. As a result, it responds with care and feeling. Furthermore, real Pitch and Mod wheels put sound control at your fingertips. Plus, eight velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB backlit MPC pads let you build lively beats with ease.
Smooth Workflow and Endless Ideas
To begin with, a bright full-color screen shows real-time feedback for easy use. Next, the larger transport section maps to DAW controls. Therefore, your workflow stays smooth. Additionally, the unit ships with ready-made DAW scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Bitwig, and Cubase. As a result, you get tight 1-to-1 control of preset settings.
Strong Tools and a Great Software Bundle
For starters, Scale and Chord Modes help you play in key and build harmonies. Likewise, the new arpeggiator adds Pattern, Arp Freeze, and Mutate features for fresh ideas. Moreover, the MPK Mini IV ships with the Studio Instrument Collection.
In total, you get over 1,000 presets from AIR, Akai Pro, and Moog. On top of that, the bundle adds a license to Ableton Live Lite 12. Finally, you also get free trials of Melodics and Splice, which makes this a flexible studio partner.
Key Features
- Updated, top-tier keybed for an expressive feel
- Full-color screen for real-time feedback and easy use
- Real Pitch and Mod wheels for hands-on control
- Velocity-sensitive RGB backlit MPC pads for lively beats
- Eight assignable knobs for hands-on sound shaping
- Larger transport section mapped to DAW controls
- New arpeggiator with Pattern, Arp Freeze, and Mutate
- Scale and Chord Modes to play in key and build chords
- Full-size MIDI output for use with outside gear
- USB-C port for wide device support
- Ready-made DAW scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Bitwig, and Cubase
- One-step install of the Studio Instrument Collection with 1,000 sounds