Akai MPK Mini 4 (Black) | 25-Key MIDI Controller – RGB Pads, USB-C, MIDI Out

Compact 25-Key MIDI Keyboard for Music Production & Beatmaking

Akai MPK Mini 4 is a powerful, compact MIDI controller designed to inspire creativity for beatmakers, producers, and musicians of all levels. With a new expressive keybed, full-size pitch/mod wheels, and deep DAW integration, it's the ultimate portable music production tool for studio or stage.

Akai MPK Mini 4 Competitive Differences

• New third-generation keybed for more dynamic and expressive playability
• True mechanical pitch and mod wheels—rare in compact controllers
• Studio Instrument Collection with 1,000+ pro-grade sounds from AIR, Akai, and Moog
• Pre-mapped controls for major DAWs like Ableton, Logic, and FL Studio
• Full-color screen with two-way feedback and rotary encoder navigation
• Enhanced arpeggiator with Freeze, Mutate, and stepped dynamics
• Scale and Chord modes for instant harmonic creativity
• Full-size MIDI out and USB-C for seamless hardware/software connection

Akai MPK Mini 4 Description

The Akai MPK Mini 4 is built for musicians who need maximum creative control in a portable footprint. This fourth-generation controller features a newly designed keybed that’s more responsive and expressive, along with full-sized pitch and mod wheels—features rarely seen in compact MIDI controllers. Whether you're sketching ideas or performing live, the MPK Mini IV delivers an intuitive, hands-on experience.

Its 8 pressure-sensitive, RGB-lit MPC pads are perfect for finger drumming and sample triggering. The arpeggiator now includes new tools like Arp Freeze and Mutate to help develop unique patterns on the fly, while Scale and Chord modes turn basic ideas into full musical arrangements instantly. The unit's full-color display and push/turn encoder simplify navigation, and built-in transport controls speed up DAW workflows.

Bundled with the Studio Instrument Collection—a massive VST/AU plugin and standalone app with over 1,000 sounds from AIR, Akai, and Moog—the MPK Mini IV is ready to produce hit tracks right out of the box. Whether connecting to your DAW, classic synths, or drum machines, this USB-C and MIDI-equipped controller makes setup effortless.

MPK Mini 4 Features

• 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys with 10-octave range
• 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB backlit MPC pads
• 8 assignable 360° rotary knobs for hands-on control
• New full-size pitch and mod wheels for enhanced expression
• New full-color display with rotary encoder navigation
• New Scale and Chord Modes for instant harmonic creativity
• New enhanced arpeggiator with Freeze, Mutate, and Pattern Edit modes
• Dedicated transport controls mapped to major DAWs
• Studio Instrument Collection: 1,000+ sounds from AIR, Akai, and Moog
• Pre-mapped for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, and more
• USB-C connection for bus power and data
• Full-size 5-pin MIDI output
• 1/4" sustain pedal input

MPK Mini 4 Specifications

• Keys: (25) velocity-sensitive keys with 10-octave range
• Pads: (8) assignable RGB backlit pads, pressure- and velocity-sensitive
• Knobs: (8) assignable 360° rotary encoders
• Pitch/Mod Wheels: (1) pitch wheel, (1) modulation wheel
• Controls: Navigation/menu encoder, transport control buttons
• Connections: (1) USB-C port, (1) 1/4" TS sustain pedal input, (1) 5-pin MIDI out
• Power: USB bus-powered
• Dimensions: 13.68" x 1.8" x 7.56" (W x H x D)
• Weight: 2.31 lbs (1.05 kg)