Akai Professional’s iconic MPK Mini has long been the go-to portable MIDI keyboard for producers and performers — but with the release of the new MPK Mini IV, the brand has redefined what a compact controller can do. This fourth-generation model takes everything musicians loved about the series and adds a new level of tactile control, workflow speed, and built-in sonic firepower.
The MPK Mini IV arrives loaded with features that bridge the gap between mobile convenience and professional power. A newly redesigned third-generation keybed offers improved feel and expressiveness, while mechanical pitch and mod wheels deliver precise, hands-on articulation.
Producers will love the expanded DAW-mapped transport section, giving instant access to recording, playback, and navigation controls. Meanwhile, the legendary MPC pads — now velocity- and pressure-sensitive with RGB backlighting — are ready for everything from live finger-drumming to sample triggering.
A full-color display and push/turn rotary encoder make browsing presets and parameters intuitive, while the unit’s USB-C and full-size MIDI ports ensure seamless connectivity across studio and stage setups.
For the first time ever, the MPK Mini ships with the Studio Instrument Collection, a VST/AU plugin suite and standalone app featuring over 1,000 studio-grade sounds from AIR, Akai, and Moog. From deep basses and lush keys to cinematic synths and drum kits, these sounds integrate directly with the controller’s knobs and pads for a true hardware-software hybrid experience.
From bedroom beats to main-stage sets, the Akai MPK Mini IV proves that size doesn’t limit creativity. With its sleek redesign, pro-grade controls, and integrated sound library, it’s more than a controller — it’s a complete music creation ecosystem that fits in your backpack and belongs in every studio.
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