The Akai Professional MPK Mini IV is a compact MIDI controller designed for modern music creators who need portability without compromise. This versatile creative tool is packed with pro-level features, intuitive controls, and endless inspiration for any style or workflow. It features an upgraded, industry-leading keybed, real pitch and modulation wheels, and eight velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC pads, offering an expressive playing experience in a portable package. With its advanced performance tools, vibrant full-color screen, and a comprehensive software package, the MPK Mini IV is a flexible studio companion for the next generation of creatives.
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Industry-Best Keybed & Expressive Controls: The MPK Mini IV features an updated, industry-leading keybed for incredible dynamic expression and precise articulation. For the first time on this series, real Pitch and Mod wheels provide hands-on control, adding a new level of expression to your performances.
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Vibrant Full-Color Screen: A brilliant full-color screen provides real-time visual feedback for immediate parameter feedback and easy navigation, keeping you focused on your music without needing to constantly look at your computer.
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Legendary MPC Pads: Eight velocity-sensitive, pressure-sensitive, and RGB-backlit MPC pads are perfect for dynamic, responsive beat-making. These bankable pads give you access to 16 total pads for triggering samples, drums, and one-shots.
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Advanced Performance Tools: The enhanced arpeggiator with new Pattern, Arp Freeze, and Mutate functions encourages experimentation and creativity. Scale and Chord Modes make it easy to play in key, add harmonies, and build progressions with ease.
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Tactile DAW & Sound Control: Eight assignable 360° rotary knobs provide tactile sound-shaping control. An expanded transport section with dedicated buttons is mapped to DAW controls for an uninterrupted workflow, minimizing the need for a mouse.
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Modern Connectivity: The MPK Mini IV features USB-C connectivity for universal device compatibility and a full-size 5-pin MIDI output for seamless integration with external hardware and synthesizers.
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Comprehensive Software Package: This controller comes with a powerful software suite, including a license to Ableton Live Lite 12, a license for the brand-new Studio Instrument Collection (with over 1,000 sounds from AIR, Akai Pro, and Moog), and free trials of both Melodics and Splice.
