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    Akai Professional MPK Mini IV: The Ultimate Compact Controller for Modern Music Creators

    By Mark MancinoOctober 14, 2025
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    Redesigned with real pitch and mod wheels, enhanced keybed technology, and 1,000+ premium sounds, the MPK Mini IV sets a new benchmark for portable music production.

    Akai Professional has officially introduced the MPK Mini IV, the latest evolution of its world-renowned compact MIDI keyboard controller. Building on more than a decade of innovation, the new MPK Mini IV delivers professional-grade performance in an ultra-portable design that’s accessible to everyone – from bedroom producers to seasoned touring artists. Consider this a redefining of what’s possible for a compact controller with upgraded hardware, an expansive sound library, and seamless workflow integration.

    With a completely redesigned layout and real pitch and modulation wheels, the MPK Mini IV offers a tactile, expressive experience unlike any other in its class. Paired with Akai’s next-generation keybed and the all-new Studio Instrument Collection featuring over 1,000 sounds from Akai, AIR, and Moog, this controller gives creators instant access to inspiration. Whether producing beats, scoring content, or performing live, the MPK Mini IV is built to meet the demands of today’s diverse generation of music makers.

    Key Features of the Akai MPK Mini IV:

    Performance & Control:

    • Updated 3rd-generation keybed delivers enhanced playability and expressive dynamics
    • Real pitch and mod wheels provide precise, hands-on control
    • Velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC pads offer dynamic, responsive beat making
    • Eight assignable rotary knobs allow tactile control of parameters in any DAW or plugin

    Enhanced Interface & Workflow:

    • Full-color display provides real-time visual feedback and effortless navigation
    • Expanded transport controls for start, stop, record, and navigation directly from the controller
    • Advanced arpeggiator with Pattern, Arp Freeze, and Mutate modes for creative experimentation
    • Scale and Chord Modes help producers stay in key and craft harmonically rich progressions

    Connectivity & Integration:

    • USB-C connection ensures fast, universal compatibility with laptops and mobile devices
    • Full-size MIDI output supports integration with external synths and drum machines
    • Pre-mapped DAW scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Bitwig, and Cubase deliver plug-and-play control

    Software & Sound Library:

    • Includes the Studio Instrument Collection with over 1,000 premium sounds from Akai, AIR, and Moog
    • Comes with Ableton Live Lite 12, providing a ready-to-go DAW environment
    • 1-to-1 parameter mapping enables seamless control over every sonic detail

    The Akai MPK Mini IV continues the brand’s mission to empower creators at every level with professional, intuitive tools that make music production more inspiring and accessible than ever before.

    More information is available at akaipro.com.

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