"One of, if not the most common MIDI controller on the market just got a lot better. Seen on bedroom producers tables across the globe, the MPK Mini by Akai has almost become ubiquitous with music production itself. Yet, the innovations seen on the new MK4 make it pack an ever-more powerful punch. Say goodbye to the joystick, and hello to dedicated pitch bend and mod wheels. Retain the classic and expected USB MIDI functionality, and add more versatility to your setup with the 5 pin MIDI out. Now your controller isn't just an in-the-box piece. It can send commands to both your computer and the various pieces of gear that you have strewn around it. Don't need the extra functionality? Don't worry. Still coming in at the old price of $99.99, you get all the added goodies without sacrificing any more of your hard earned funds. Not enough for you? This series of MPK Mini is also the first to come stock with free VST plugins. For the same price, you get a much more versatile machine that retains the old functionality we all love it for, and gives you over 1000 studio grade sounds for free. Finally, a break for the bedroom producer". - Ethan
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Built for bold creativity and limitless convenience, there's only one MPK® Mini IV. With thousands of sounds and all the hands-on control you need, it's the ultimate idea-sparking, flow-fueling, moment-capturing MIDI keyboard.
Breathe new life into your performances and studio sessions. MPK Mini IV comes equipped with true, mechanical pitch and mod wheels, plus a newly designed keybed for a more expressive playing experience.
Transport controls make your workflow seamless, and legendary MPC pads are a beatmaker’s dream.
For the first time, MPK Mini IV comes with the Studio Instrument Collection: a VST/AU plugin and standalone app for Mac/PC.
With over 1,000 studio-quality presets from AIR, Akai, and Moog spanning drums, bass, keys, synths, and effects, plus easy-to-use controls for each instrument integrated with MPK Mini IV, you have everything you need to start making studio-level productions—right out of the box.
Whether you're making your first beat or need better control of your studio equipment, MPK Mini IV is your launchpad. With 1-to-1 control mapping for most major DAWs and two-way screen feedback, this keyboard puts every move at your fingertips.
With intelligent Scale and Chord modes, MPK Mini IV is built to keep your ideas moving. These features aren’t just shortcuts; they’re creative catalysts that turn sketches into songs.
Never hit a wrong note again. Lock the keybed to one of dozens of scales and every key you play fits the vibe. Discover tonalities and progressions you might never have written on your own.
Turn single notes into full harmonies. Play rich chords with one finger and sketch progressions in seconds. Perfect for topline ideas, creating harmony, or laying down instant foundations.
We designed the arpeggiator to be more than a utility: it’s a sketchpad for riffs, grooves, and unexpected ideas. Lock in patterns, flip them on the fly, and sync seamlessly to your session. With Freeze, Mutate, and stepped dynamics on the pads, your sequences don’t just loop—they evolve.
Explore seven arp play modes, including Chord mode for keybed-wide note repeats.
Sync patterns to your studio equipment via USB, full-size MIDI, or tap tempo with swing.
Play an arp pattern while you improvise freely over it with the keys.
Mutate adds evolving octave jumps and variation.
Pattern and Edit modes let the pads inject accents, ties, and ratchets into your arp pattern.
Hook up to classic synthesizers and studio equipment with a full-size MIDI output jack, or plug straight into your computer via USB-C. No fuss, no adapters, no limits.
[NEW] Updated third-generation keybed for an expressive playing experience
[NEW] Push/turn rotary encoder for effortless function navigation
[NEW] Enhanced arpeggiator with Pattern, Arp Freeze, and Mutate functions to encourage experimentation
[NEW] Expanded DAW-mapped transport section for an uninterrupted workflow
[NEW] Two distinct colorway options to match your style
[NEW] Full-color screen for real-time feedback and easy navigation
[NEW] True pitch and mod wheels for tactile hands-on control
[NEW] Pre-programmed DAW mapping for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, and more, with 1-to-1 mapping for convenient control of preset parameters
[NEW] The Studio Instrument Collection, a VST/AU and standalone virtual instrument with over 1,000 sounds from AIR, Akai Pro, and Moog, plus MPK Mini IV integrated controls
25 velocity-sensitive mini keys with 10-octave up/down range
8 assignable 360° rotary knobs for tactile sound-shaping
USB Bus-powered for hassle-free connectivity
Scale and Chord Modes for playing in key, adding harmonies, and building progressions with ease
8 Velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB backlit MPC pads for responsive, expressive feel
Connections:
Full-size MIDI output
Computer connection and bus power via USB-C
Sustain pedal input (quarter-inch TS socket)
