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- Number of Keys: 25
- Control Knobs: 8
- Touch Sensitive: Yes
- Pitch Bend: Yes
- Key Size: Mini
- Pads: Yes
Akai MPK Mini MK4 Black Master Keyboard
The Akai MPK Mini MK4 Black is a compact 25-key MIDI controller built for music creators who need portability without compromise. It features an upgraded third-generation keybed, true pitch and modulation wheels, eight RGB MPC pads, and a full-color screen for real-time feedback on parameters and presets.
- Play expressively across 10 octaves with 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys
- Trigger drums and clips with eight RGB backlit MPC pads spanning two banks for 16 assignable slots
- Shape sound with true mechanical pitch and mod wheels
- USB-C bus power and 5-pin MIDI output allow easy connection to computers and external hardware
MPK Mini MK4 Black — Portable MIDI Controller with Pro-Level Features
The Akai MPK Mini MK4 Black is a compact 25-key MIDI controller designed for producers and beatmakers who want studio-grade control in a backpack-friendly form. Built around an upgraded third-generation keybed, this model weighs only 1.05 kg, making it easy to slip into a laptop bag. You receive the Studio Instrument Collection, which provides immediate access to over 1,000 sounds from AIR, Akai Pro, and Moog.
What Sets the MK4 Apart
Unlike most controllers in this class, the MK4 includes true mechanical pitch and modulation wheels rather than touch strips. This gives tactile control that won't trigger accidentally. Visual feedback comes from a full-color screen paired with a detent navigation encoder, so parameters and DAW state are always in view.
Keybed and Pads — Expressive Control Surface
With keys, pads, and wheels, the controller covers finger-drumming, lead lines, and modulation duties.
- Keys: 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys with 10-octave range via octave up/down buttons
- Pads: 8 RGB backlit MPC pads — velocity- and pressure-sensitive across 2 banks for 16 assignable slots
- Precision is enhanced by mechanical pitch and mod wheels instead of touch strips, reducing accidental changes during performance.
Knobs, Encoder, and Connectivity — Hands-On Workflow
Every parameter is reachable without menu-diving, and connections support both modern and legacy setups.
- Rotary Knobs: 8 assignable 360° endless encoders for tactile sound-shaping and DAW control
- Navigation Encoder: Push/turn detent encoder paired with a full-color screen for menu browsing
- You can connect via USB-C for computer and bus power, use the 1/4" TS sustain pedal input, or employ the 5-pin MIDI output for external hardware.
Arpeggiator, Scale/Chord Modes, and Bundled Software
Onboard creative tools and a substantial software bundle get producers started immediately.
- Arpeggiator: 7 play modes with Pattern, Freeze, and Mutate functions for evolving sequences
- Scale & Chord Modes: Onboard scale locking and chord transposition to keep ideas in key
- Included software offers the Studio Instrument Collection (1,000+ presets), Ableton Live Lite 12, and Komplete Select NKS integration.
Number of Keys: 25
This instrument has 25 keys, equivalent to 2 octaves, providing a wide range of tones for a variety of musical applications.
Keyboard Type
- Velocity-Sensitive
- Mini-keys
Outputs
- USB-C
- MIDI OUT
Pitch Bend: Yes
The Pitch Bend allows smooth pitch changes, adding expressiveness to musical expression. Often used to create effects such as glissando or vibrato, this feature allows the player to make subtle or dramatic changes to the sound in real time. Pitch bend allows musicians to create smooth transitions between notes, increasing the dynamics and expressiveness of their performances.
Arpeggiator: Yes
The Arpeggiator transforms chords into sequences of individual notes played in various rhythmic and melodic patterns. Instead of playing the chords as a harmonic whole, the Arpeggiator breaks the chords into individual notes and plays them sequentially according to the selected algorithm.
Package Contents
- USB-C Cable
- Software
- Manual
Control Knobs
8
Faders
No
Touch Sensitive
Built-in Speaker
No
Aftertouch
Modulation
Arpeggiator
Yes
Recording Function
Pads
Yes (8)
Number of Keys
Original Colour by Producer
Black
Keyboard Type
Display
Pitch Bend
Key Size
Colour
Inputs
USB
USB MIDI
USB to Device
USB to Host
UK/EU Power supply included
No
Height (cm)
4.57
Width (cm)
34.74
Depth (cm)
19.2
Weight
1,05 kg
Made in
China
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