Akai MPK Mini IV 25-Key Compact Keyboard and Pad Controller - Grey (Open Box)

About: Akai MPK Mini IV 25-Key Compact Keyboard and Pad Controller - Grey (Open Box)

Built for bold creativity and limitless convenience, there's only one MPK Mini IV. With thousands of sounds and all the hands-on control you need, it's the ultimate idea-sparking, flow-fueling, moment-capturing MIDI keyboard.

• [NEW] Updated third-generation keybed for an expressive playing experience
• [NEW] Push/turn rotary encoder for effortless function navigation
• [NEW] Enhanced arpeggiator with Pattern, Arp Freeze, and Mutate functions to encourage experimentation
• [NEW] Expanded DAW-mapped transport section for an uninterrupted workflow
• [NEW] Two distinct colorway options to match your style
• [NEW] Full-color screen for real-time feedback and easy navigation
• [NEW] True pitch and mod wheels for tactile hands-on control
• [NEW] Pre-programmed DAW mapping for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, and more, with 1-to-1 mapping for convenient control of preset parameters
• [NEW] The Studio Instrument Collection, a VST/AU and standalone virtual instrument with over 1,000 sounds from AIR, Akai Pro, and Moog, plus MPK Mini IV integrated controls
• 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys with 10-octave up/down range
• 8 assignable 360° rotary knobs for tactile sound-shaping
• USB Bus-powered for hassle-free connectivity
• Scale and Chord Modes for playing in key, adding harmonies, and building progressions with ease
• 8 Velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB backlit MPC pads for responsive, expressive feel
• Connections:
  • Full-size MIDI output
  • Computer connection and bus power via USB-C
  • Sustain pedal input (quarter-inch TS socket) 

Pro-level Features in a Portable Keyboard

Breathe new life into your performances and studio sessions. MPK Mini IV comes equipped with true, mechanical pitch and mod wheels, plus a newly designed keybed for a more expressive playing experience.

Transport controls make your workflow seamless, and legendary MPC pads are a beatmaker’s dream.

The Studio Instrument Collection - Exclusive Access to 1,000+ Studio‑Grade Sounds

For the first time, MPK Mini IV comes with the Studio Instrument Collection: a VST/AU plugin and standalone app for Mac/PC.

With over 1,000 studio-quality presets from AIR, Akai, and Moog spanning drums, bass, keys, synths, and effects, plus easy-to-use controls for each instrument integrated with MPK Mini IV, you have everything you need to start making studio-level productions—right out of the box. 

Mapped to Move With Your DAW

Whether you're making your first beat or need better control of your studio equipment, MPK Mini IV is your launchpad. With 1-to-1 control mapping for most major DAWs and two-way screen feedback, this keyboard puts every move at your fingertips.

Spark Ideas With Creative Tools

With intelligent Scale and Chord modes, MPK Mini IV is built to keep your ideas moving. These features aren’t just shortcuts; they’re creative catalysts that turn sketches into songs.

• Scale Mode: Never hit a wrong note again. Lock the keybed to one of dozens of scales and every key you play fits the vibe. Discover tonalities and progressions you might never have written on your own.
• Chord Mode: Turn single notes into full harmonies. Play rich chords with one finger and sketch progressions in seconds. Perfect for topline ideas, creating harmony, or laying down instant foundations.

The Arpeggiator, Supercharged

We designed the arpeggiator to be more than a utility: it’s a sketchpad for riffs, grooves, and unexpected ideas. Lock in patterns, flip them on the fly, and sync seamlessly to your session. With Freeze, Mutate, and stepped dynamics on the pads, your sequences don’t just loop—they evolve.

• Play it Your Way: Explore seven arp play modes, including Chord mode for keybed-wide note repeats.
• Stay Locked In: Sync patterns to your studio equipment via USB, full-size MIDI, or tap tempo with swing.
• Freeze and Flow: Play an arp pattern while you improvise freely over it with the keys.
• Keep it Fresh: Mutate adds evolving octave jumps and variation.
• Hands-On Dynamics: Pattern and Edit modes let the pads inject accents, ties, and ratchets into your arp pattern.

A Controller That Connects to Everything

Hook up to classic synthesizers and studio equipment with a full-size MIDI output jack, or plug straight into your computer via USB-C. No fuss, no adapters, no limits.

Everything You Need to Create

• Includes Pro Audio Software Essentials
  • Ableton Live Lite 12: MPK Mini IV comes with a license for Ableton Live Lite 12, giving you a powerful yet easy-to-use DAW to create, record, produce, and perform your music.
  • 30-Day Trial of Melodics: Jumpstart your skills with a free 30-day trial of Melodics, offering interactive lessons and practice sessions for both keyboard and finger-drumming.
  • Two Months of Splice Access: Get inspired with two months of unlimited access to Splice's extensive library of royalty-free samples, loops, and sounds to enhance your productions.
• Expand your creativity with supporting Akai products
  • World-class Instruments: From vintage emulations to groundbreaking synthesis, explore a full spectrum of sounds to shape your signature style.
  • Cutting Edge Insert Effects: Craft radio-ready hits or take your remixes to the next level with our powerful, plug-and-play FX — all from your MPC.
  • MPC Expansion packs: Fuel your creativity with genre-specific packs and exclusive Artist Packs. Instant inspiration to elevate every production.

Specifications

• Keys
  • (25) velocity-sensitive keys
  • 10-octave range with octave up/down buttons
• Pads
  • (8) assignable RGB backlit pads
  • Velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive
  • (2) banks
• Knobs: (8) assignable 360° knobs
• Controls
  • (1) pitch wheel
  • (1) mod wheel
  • (1) navigation/menu encoder
  • Transport control buttons
• Connections:
  • (1) USB-C port
  • (1) 1/4" TS input for sustain pedal
  • (1) 5-pin MIDI output port
• Power: USB bus-powered
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 13.68 x 1.8 x 7.56 inch (347.5 x 45.7 x 192mm)
• Weight: 2.31 lbs (1.05 kg)