Description
The Akai Professional MPK Mini MK4 is built for producers beatmakers and musicians who need a compact controller that delivers full creative control without taking up space. It features a redesigned 25-key velocity-sensitive keybed that feels smooth and responsive making it easier to lay down melodies chords and basslines. Real pitch and modulation wheels give you accurate and hands-on control when performing or fine-tuning your sound. Eight RGB-backlit MPC pads respond to both velocity and pressure making them ideal for finger drumming sample triggering and clip launching. Each pad is highly responsive and can be assigned across two pad banks for more performance options. The MK4 also includes eight assignable rotary knobs an expanded transport section and a full-colour screen that gives you clear visual feedback as you work. The MPK Mini MK4 also comes with the Studio Instrument Collection a virtual instrument plugin featuring over one thousand studio-ready sounds from AIR Akai Pro and Moog. Built for expressive control in a compact form The MPK Mini MK4 features a redesigned keybed that responds naturally to your playing. With 25 velocity-sensitive keys and 10 octaves accessible through simple octave shift buttons you can cover a wide range of notes without a full-size keyboard. The addition of real mechanical pitch and modulation wheels gives you tactile hands-on control for bends modulation effects and more accurate performance input. You can shape your sounds with intent not just convenience. The RGB backlit MPC pads are velocity- and pressure-sensitive making them ideal for finger drumming or triggering samples. With two pad banks you can assign up to 16 pads giving you more options for layering and performance. This combination of expressive features in a compact unit makes the MK4 a strong choice for mobile producers and home studios alike. Flexible connectivity for modern and classic setups The MPK Mini MK4 includes both USB-C and a full-size 5-pin MIDI output giving you reliable connections to your computer and external gear. USB-C handles both power and data so you can plug directly into a laptop or tablet without extra cables or adapters. The MIDI output lets you control classic synthesisers grooveboxes or other MIDI-enabled instruments directly making the MK4 useful beyond a digital-only environment. This controller also includes a 1/4-inch input for a sustain pedal which adds another layer of expression for keyboard players. It is designed to slot into any setup and keeps things simple so you can focus on creating rather than troubleshooting connections. Software suite with 1000+ studio sounds included The MPK Mini MK4 comes with free access to the Studio Instrument Collection. This exclusive virtual instrument gives you over 1000 professionally crafted presets from leading software developers including AIR Akai Pro and Moog. These presets cover a wide range of sounds from vintage synths and basses to modern leads and keys making it easy to start building tracks straight out of the box.Because the MPK Mini MK4 offers pre-mapped controls you can browse and tweak presets directly from the controller. No mouse is needed. This keeps your workflow quick and your focus on music not navigating menus. Everything is designed to work together making it easy to stay inspired during your sessions. Creative tools that support musical exploration Several built-in performance tools help shape your ideas into finished pieces. Intelligent Scale and Chord modes allow you to play in key and build harmonies even if your keyboard skills are limited. These features help remove the guesswork when writing melodies or progressions and encourage more musical results without extra effort. An upgraded arpeggiator adds Pattern Freeze and Mutate functions. These give you more control over rhythmic variations and help generate new riffs or backing parts that evolve during your performance. Combined with the tight DAW integration these tools provide the building blocks you need to explore new sounds and arrangements. Features Updated expressive third-generation keyboard Full-colour display for real-time visual feedback and easy navigation Real pitch and modulation wheels for precision control Eight velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB backlit MPC pads Eight assignable 360° rotary knobs for tactile sound-shaping Expanded transport controls for seamless DAW integration Scale and chord modes for effortless harmonic composition Enhanced arpeggiator with pattern freeze and mutate functions Includes studio instrument collection with over 1000 presets from AIR Akai Pro and Moog Pre-mapped scripts for Ableton Live Logic Pro FL Studio Bitwig and Cubase USB-C connectivity and full-size 5-pin MIDI output Includes Ableton Live Lite 12 licence plus free trials of Melodics and Splice Specifications Keys: 25 Velocity-Sensitive Keys 10-Octave Range With Octave Up/Down Buttons Pads: 8 Assignable RGB Backlit Pads Velocity- 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 x USB-C Port 1 x 1/4″ TS Input For Sustain Pedal 1 x 5-Pin MIDI Output Port Power: USB Bus-Powered Dimensions (W x H x D): 13.68″ x 1.8″ x 7.56″ / 347.5mm x 45.7mm x 192mm Weight: 2.31 lbs / 1.05 kg Product Code: MPKMINI4B
