Redesigned with Real Pitch and Mod Wheels, Enhanced Keybed, and Over 1,000 Premium Sounds
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (October 14, 2025) – Akai Professional, the industry-leading manufacturer of music production equipment, today announced the launch of the MPK® Mini IV, a completely redesigned compact MIDI keyboard controller that sets a new standard for portable music creation. Priced at just $99 USD, the MPK® Mini IV delivers professional-grade features in an ultra-portable form factor at an accessible price point, making it the perfect creative companion for everyone from bedroom beatmakers to touring professionals. As the world’s most popular compact controller, MPK® Mini has empowered an entire generation of beatmakers and producers — and with MPK® Mini IV, Akai Pro is raising the bar once again by removing barriers of complexity, portability, and access to premium sounds.
"The MPK Mini IV embodies our commitment to empowering creators of all skill levels with professional-grade tools," said Andy Mac, Creative Global Marketing and Artist Relations Manager at Akai Professional. "We've completely reimagined what's possible in a compact controller — delivering tactile, expressive controls; instant access to premium sounds; and true portability at an accessible price point. It’s designed to inspire creativity from the moment you plug it in."
MPK Mini IV Sizzle Launch Video
Revolutionary Design Meets Professional Performance
The MPK Mini IV represents a significant evolution in compact controller design, featuring real pitch and modulation wheels, unique for an offering at this size and price point. The controller showcases Akai Professional's industry-leading 3rd generation keybed technology and an all-new, even more responsive design for its velocity-sensitive RGB backlit MPC pads — continuing the legacy that has defined hip-hop and electronic music production for decades.
Instant Inspiration with Studio Instrument Collection
Central to the MPK Mini IV experience is the all-new Studio Instrument Collection, a comprehensive software instrument featuring over 1,000 professionally crafted sounds from renowned inMusic brands - Akai Professional, Moog and AIR. With a single download and installation, users can be up and running in under 15 minutes, with 1-to-1 parameter mapping that provides seamless control over every sonic detail.
Built for the Modern Creator
The MPK Mini IV is designed for the evolving needs of today’s diverse generation of music makers — from aspiring producers who want an easy, affordable entry point, to seasoned professionals who need a reliable, portable tool that fits seamlessly into any setup. Content creators, streamers, and digital educators will especially value its instant setup, visual appeal, and ability to elevate both sound and presentation. By solving everyday challenges across experience levels, the MPK Mini IV makes professional music creation more accessible, inspiring, and immediate than ever.
Key Features Include:
Performance & Control
- Updated, industry-best keybed for an expressive playing experience
- Real Pitch and Mod wheels for precise, hands-on control
- Velocity-sensitive RGB backlit MPC pads for dynamic, responsive beat making
- Eight assignable rotary knobs for tactile sound-shaping
Enhanced Interface & Workflow
- Full-color screen for real-time visual feedback and easy navigation
- Expanded transport section mapped to DAW controls for an uninterrupted workflow
- Enhanced arpeggiator with Pattern, Arp Freeze, and Mutate functions to encourage experimentation
- Scale and Chord Modes for playing in key, adding harmonies, and building progressions with ease
Connectivity & Integration
- Full-size MIDI output jack for seamless integration with external gear
- USB-C connectivity for universal device compatibility
- Pre-programmed DAW scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, and Cubase with 1-to-1 mapping for convenient control of preset parameters
Software & Sound Library
- Integration with Studio Instrument Collection, a brand-new virtual instrument that gives users easy access to 1,000 sounds from award-winning AIR, Akai Professional, and Moog software instruments
- The MPK Mini IV also includes a license for Ableton Live Lite 12, giving users a powerful, ready-to-go DAW environment to start creating music instantly
Getting Started with MPK Mini IV Video
Availability And Pricing
The Akai Professional MPK Mini IV is available now for $99 USD, €109.99 and £94.99, through authorized dealers and select music retailers worldwide.
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