Detail 01
25 mini keys with octave up/down buttons
The compact keybed can access a 10-octave range.
Product detailSKU #1500000465687
Akai ProfessionalMPK Mini IV 25-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller - Red
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
MPK Mini IV is a compact 25-key MIDI keyboard controller for hands-on DAW input, beat triggering and parameter control. Its velocity-sensitive mini keys, pitch and modulation wheels, and octave buttons cover expressive playing across a 10-octave range. Eight velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB MPC pads handle samples or finger drumming, while eight assignable knobs, transport controls and the color display keep navigation close at hand. USB-C bus power, 5-pin MIDI output and sustain-pedal input give it practical connections for desktop or mobile setups.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording keyboard parts and triggering samples from a compact USB-C-powered controller.
- Controlling supported Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Bitwig or Cubase sessions with mapped scripts.
- Programming beats with eight velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB MPC pads.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who require full-size keys; this controller uses velocity-sensitive mini keys.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Eight velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB MPC pads
The pads respond to both playing velocity and pressure, with RGB backlighting.
Detail 03
Pre-mapped DAW scripts
Scripts are listed for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Bitwig and Cubase.
Detail 04
USB-C bus power and 5-pin MIDI output
It can run from USB-C power and provides a full-size MIDI output connection.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that mini keys suit your preferred playing surface.
- 02A 1/4-inch TS sustain-pedal input is provided if you plan to use sustain control.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many keys does MPK Mini IV have?
It has 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys.
02Which DAWs have pre-mapped scripts?
Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Bitwig and Cubase are listed.
03What software is included?
Studio Instrument Collection with more than 1,000 presets from AIR, Akai Pro and Moog is included. Ableton Live Lite 12, Melodics trial and Splice trial are also listed.
04Can it connect to external MIDI gear?
Yes. It has a 5-pin MIDI output.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Sensitivity
- Velocity and pressure sensitive
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Transport Controls
- Dedicated DAW transport section
- Other Controllers
- Navigation/menu encoder
1 detailsPlayability
- Action
- Upgraded third-generation keybed
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
- Type
- Full-color display
4 detailsConnections & power
- USB
- 1 USB-C (bus powered)
- Pedal Input
- 1 x 1/4 inch TS sustain
- MIDI
- 1 x 5-pin output
- Power Source
- USB bus powered
4 detailsSize & weight
- Height
- 1.8 inch
- Weight
- 2.31
- Depth
- 7.56 inch
- Width
- 13.68 inch
1 detailsIn the box
- Included Software
- Studio Instrument Collection (1,000+ presets from AIR, Akai Pro and Moog)
13 detailsOther
- Key Type
- Velocity-sensitive mini keys
- Mod Wheel
- Yes
- Daw Integration
- Pre-mapped scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Bitwig and Cubase
- Additional Software
- Ableton Live Lite 12, Melodics trial, Splice trial
- Function
- Real-time visual feedback and navigation
- Key Count
- 25
- Rotary Knobs
- 8 assignable 360-degree knobs
- Pad Banks
- 2
- Built in Features
- Scale and Chord modes, advanced arpeggiator with Pattern, Freeze and Mutate functions
- Product Type
- MIDI keyboard controller
- Octave Range
- 10 with octave up/down buttons
- Pads
- 8 assignable RGB backlit MPC pads
- Pitch Wheel
- Yes
