Akai MPK Mini IV Compact MIDI Keyboard Controller

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.

Pro-Level FEATURES in a Portable 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.

Exclusive Access to 1,000+ Studio-Grade Sounds

For the first time, MPK Mini IV comes with 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.

MAPPED TO MOVE WITH YOUR DAW

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.

SPARK IDEAS WITH CREATIVE TOOLS

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.

THE ARPEGGIATOR, SUPERCHARGED

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.

• Play it your way: Explore seven arp play modes, including Chord mode for keybed-wide note repeats.
• Keep it fresh: Mutate adds evolving octave jumps and variation.
• Stay locked in: Sync patterns to your studio equipment via USB, full-size MIDI, or tap tempo with swing.
• Hands-on dynamics: Pattern and Edit modes let the pads inject accents, ties, and ratchets into your 
arp pattern.
• Freeze and flow: Play an arp pattern while you improvise freely over it with the keys.

A CONTROLLER THAT CONNECTS TO EVERYTHING

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.

Key Features:

• Updated third-generation keybed: For an expressive playing experience
• Push/turn rotary 
encoder: For effortless function navigation
• Enhanced 
arpeggiator: With Pattern, Arp Freeze, and Mutate functions to encourage experimentation
• Expanded DAW-
mapped transport 
section: For an uninterrupted workflow
• Two distinct 
colorway options: To match your style
• 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
• Full-color screen: For real-time feedback and easy navigation
• True pitch and 
mod wheels: For tactile hands-on control
• Pre-programmed
DAW mapping: For Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, and more, with 1-to-1 mapping for convenient control of preset parameters
• 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
• Connections: Full-size MIDI output
  Computer connection and bus power via USB-C
  Sustain pedal input (quarter-inch TS socket)
• Scale and Chord Modes: For playing in key, adding harmonies, and building progressions with ease
• 8 assignable 360° 
rotary knobs: For tactile sound-shaping
• 8 Velocity- and 
pressure-sensitive 
RGB backlit MPC pads: For responsive, expressive feel

Technical Specifications

• Keys: (25) velocity-sensitive keys; 10-octave range with octave up/down buttons
• Pads
  • (8) assignable RGB backlit pads
  • Velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive
  • (2) banks
• Knobs: (8) assignable 360° knobs
• Controls
  • (1) pitch wheel
  • (1) mod wheel
  • (1) navigation/menu encoder
  • Transport control buttons
• Connections
  • (1) USB-C port
  • (1) 1/4" TS input for sustain pedal
  • (1) 5-pin MIDI output port
• Power: USB bus-powered
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 13.68" x 1.8" x 7.56"
• Weight: 2.31 lbs
  1.05 kg

  What is the Akai MPK Mini IV?
A: It’s a USB MIDI keyboard controller used to control music software (DAWs, plugins, virtual instruments).

  Does it work without a computer?
A: No (in most cases)

• It needs a DAW or app to generate sound
• Can control hardware synths via MIDI OUT, but still not standalone

  Is it good for beginners?
A: Yes — one of the best beginner MIDI controllers

• Easy setup (plug & play)
• Pre-mapped controls for major DAWs
• Affordable and portable

  How many keys does it have?
A:

• 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys
• Compact but expressive for melodies and chords

  Does it have drum pads?
A: Yes

• 8 velocity-sensitive RGB pads
• Used for drums, samples, or clips

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