Akai Professional MPK Mini IV
Compact MIDI controller designed for modern music creators seeking portability without compromising performance. This versatile creative tool is equipped with professional-level features, intuitive controls, and an endless source of inspiration for any style or workflow.
With an industry-leading 3rd generation keybed, real pitch and modulation wheels, and eight velocity- and pressure-sensitive backlit RGB MPC pads, it offers an expressive playing experience in a portable format.
A full-color display, eight assignable knobs, and an expanded transport section provide total tactile control. Additionally, its advanced performance tools, such as Scale and Chord modes, and an improved arpeggiator with Pattern, Freeze, and Mute functions, open up new creative possibilities.
This handy controller also includes the new Studio Instrument Collection, a powerful software synthesizer available exclusively for the MPK Mini IV. It contains over 1,000 professionally designed presets by AIR, Akai Pro, and Moog, offering instant inspiration. Thanks to its direct and intuitive 1:1 mapping, it's easy to navigate this huge sound library using only the MPK Mini IV, without the need for a mouse.
With USB-C connectivity, a full-size MIDI output, and plug-and-play compatibility with major DAWs (Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Bitwig, and Cubase), the MPK Mini IV solidifies itself as a flexible studio companion for the next generation of creatives.
Features
- Updated, industry-leading keybed that offers an expressive playing experience.
- Full-color display for real-time visualization and easy navigation.
- Real Pitch and Modulation wheels for precise, manual control.
- Backlit, velocity-sensitive RGB MPC pads, ideal for dynamic and responsive rhythmic production.
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Eight assignable rotary knobs for tactile sound shaping.
Expanded transport section, mapped to DAW controls, allowing for a seamless and uninterrupted workflow. -
Improved arpeggiator with Pattern, Freeze (Arp Freeze), and Mute functions, encouraging creative experimentation.
Scale and Chord modes for always playing in tune, adding harmonies, and creating progressions easily.
Full-size MIDI output for seamless integration with external gear. - USB-C connectivity, ensuring universal compatibility with various devices.
- Pre-programmed DAW scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Bitwig, and Cubase, with 1:1 mapping that facilitates direct control of preset parameters.
- Single download and installation of the Studio Instrument Collection, a new virtual instrument that offers immediate access to 1,000 sounds from the award-winning synthesizers of AIR, Akai Pro, and Moog.
- Includes Ableton Live Lite 12 license and free trial versions of Melodics and Splice.
Technical specifications
Keys:
- 25 velocity-sensitive keys
- 10-octave range with octave up/down buttons
Pads:
- 8 assignable backlit RGB pads
- Velocity and pressure-sensitive
- 2 banks available
Knobs:
- 8 assignable 360° knobs
Controls:
- 1 pitch wheel
- 1 modulation wheel
- 1 navigation/menu encoder
- Transport control buttons
Connections:
- 1 USB-C port
- 1 1/4" TS sustain pedal input
- 1 5-pin MIDI output
Power: Powered by USB bus
Dimensions (W x H x D): 347.5 mm x 45.7 mm x 192 mm