Akai MPK Mini IV USB MIDI Keyboard Controller, 25-Key

Akai MPK Mini IV USB MIDI Keyboard Controller, 25-Key, Black, Action Position Back

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Packing a lot of control into a small space, the Akai MPK Mini IV MIDI controller gives you keys, pads, assignable knobs, and transport controls.

Overview

The Akai Professional MPK Mini IV is a compact MIDI controller designed for modern music creators who need portability without compromise. This versatile creative tool is packed with pro-level features, intuitive controls, and endless inspiration for any style or flow.

Akai MPK Mini IV - Overview:

Featuring an upgraded, third-generation industry-leading keybed, real pitch and modulation wheels, and eight velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC pads, it offers an expressive playing experience in a portable package.

A vibrant full-color screen, eight assignable knobs, and an expanded transport section provide hands-on control, while advanced performance tools like Scale and Chord modes and an enhanced arpeggiator with Pattern, Freeze, and Mutate functions make way for exciting creative possibilities.

This convenient controller also includes the Studio Instrument Collection, a powerful software synth available exclusively for MPK Mini IV. It comes with over 1,000 professionally designed presets from AIR, Akai Pro, and Moog for instant inspiration. Pre-mapped with 1-to-1 controls, it's easy and immediate to navigate through this massive library of sounds using only the MPK Mini IV--no mouse needed.

With USB-C connectivity, a full-size MIDI output, and plug-and-play integration with major DAWs (Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Bitwig, and Cubase), MPK Mini IV is a flexible studio companion for the next generation of creatives.

Features:

- Updated,… read more industry-best keybed for an expressive playing experience
- Full-color screen for real-time visual feedback and easy navigation
- Real Pitch and Mod wheels for precise, hands-on control
- Velocity-sensitive RGB backlit MPC pads for dynamic, responsive beat-making
- Eight assignable rotary knobs for tactile sound-shaping
- Expanded transport section mapped to DAW controls for an uninterrupted workflow
- Enhanced arpeggiator with Pattern, Arp Freeze, and Mutate functions to encourage experimentation
- Scale and Chord Modes for playing in key, adding harmonies, and building progressions with ease
- Full-size MIDI output for seamless integration with external gear
- USB-C connectivity for universal device compatibility
- Pre-programmed DAW scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Bitwig, and Cubase with 1-to-1 mapping for convenient control of preset parameters
- Single download and installation of Studio Instrument Collection, a virtual instrument that gives users easy, immediate access to 1,000 sounds from award-winning AIR, Akai Pro, and Moog software instruments
- Includes a license to Ableton Live Lite 12 and free trials of both Melodics and Splice

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Specs

Keys:
- Velocity-sensitive keys: 25
- Octave range with octave up/down buttons: 10
Pads:
- Assignable RGB backlit pads: 8
- Sensitivity: Velocity- and pressure-sensitive
- Banks: 2
Knobs: 8 assignable 360* knobs
Controls:
- 1 pitch wheel
- 1 mod wheel
- 1 navigation/menu encoder
- Transport control buttons
Connections:
- 1 x USB-C port
- 1 x 1/4" TS input for sustain pedal
- 1x 5-pin MIDI output port
Power: USB bus-powered
Dimensions (WxHxD):
- 13.68" x 1.8" x 7.56"
- 347.5mm x 45.7mm x 192mm
Weight:
- 2.31 lbs
- 1.05 kg

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Black

Shipping Weight: 2.87 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 16 x 10 x 4 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): MPKMINI4B

Gray

Shipping Weight: 2.92 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 16 x 10 x 4 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): MPKMINI4W

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 401-658-4032
Web: http://www.akaipro.com/support

Reviews

(1 ratings)

Submitted October 18, 2025 by a customer from godsowndj.com

"Great MPK Mini to pair with a MPC or use with your favorite DAW"

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This midi controller is great. The keys feel good, and the pads feel nice as well. The color on the grey unit I got reminds me of a retro MPC as do the grey pads. Make sure you pull out the browse knob if its not letting you "click" it in for "Enter" by default out of the box. It took me a minute to figure out that and now its working.as designed. The Studio Instrument VST/software you get with the device is pretty cool, as is the Ableton Live 12 Lite license. I'm not a huge fan of Ableton, but I know some producers/beatmakers swear by it so it's nice that's its there. I prefer making music on my MPC Key 61, but if you're looking for something to take on the go or if you can't spend a lot of money on music equipment, this device will get you going with MPC Beats, the included Ableton Live 12 Lite, or FL Studio. There's a lot you can do with midi learn and the keyboard, and it works great. The keys don't have aftertouch, but the pads do. The keys are bigger on this than they are on the mk3 variety of this keyboard, as well as you get a pitch and mod wheel instead of that silly joystick. Overall I give this thing 5 stars, and I recommend you grab it for your music making, especially if you're in the market for a mini keyboard midi controller. There's a bunch of other features, but I suggest you check out loopop's video on the device on Youtube to go over those.

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