Akai Professional MPK Mini IV MIDI Keyboard Controller - Red

The Akai Professional MPK MINI IV, the fourth generation of mini yet monstrous MIDI might, has arrived, and Music Bliss production pros are enamored by its series-defining advancements. In this emboldened iteration, an overhauled keybed joins a suite of expanded compositional, performance, workflow, and navigation tools, re-engineered for comprehensive integration with your favorite DAWs and painstakingly pre-mapped for instant activation. Integration with Akai’s Studio Instrument Collection brings up to 1,000 sounds to supercharge your sonic aperture, while a host of velocity-sensitive and expression controls ensure every ounce of your vision is brought to life with uncompromising detail and character. As the godfather of groove crafting, Akai Professional is known the world over for historic innovations that weave through and build upon every instrument and tool produced since its seminal MPC. The MPK series marries the hands-on interactivity of the renowned MPC with the musical versatility and DAW-driven production possibilities of modern MIDI, inspiring producers and musicians with each new release. This is the Akai Professional MPK Mini IV.

FEATURES

• Next-level MIDI controller blends iconic Akai interfacing with contemporary performance needs in a low-footprint chassis that’s as powerful on the go as it is in the studio
• Overhauled keybed gives you 25 keys of detailed, durable playability
• Vibrant full-color screen supplies real-time feedback and makes pain-free work of navigating performance tools and DAW-anchored presets
• Physical, individual Pitch and Mod wheels provide satisfying hands-on tactility and incisive real-time precision
• 8 RGB-backlit MPC pads feature full velocity sensitivity for unmatched expression, detail, and unobtrusive visual feedback
• 8 rotary knobs are completely customizable to expand hands-on sonic contouring to meet your studio-to-stage workflow needs
• Expanded transport controls and diverse DAW integration mean everything from pre-programmed scripts to versatile 1-to-1 mapping is ready to go, right out of the box
• Upgraded Arpeggiator introduces Pattern, Arp Freeze, and Mutate functions to foster and reward experimentation and exploration in any arrangement
• Scale and Chord modes effortlessly bridge key-signature, harmonization, and progression-building capabilities to let you work at the speed of your creativity
• Dedicated 5-pin MIDI output ensures hybrid multi-point interfacing with software, hardware, and hybrid setups are in lock-step and ready to rip up any studio or stage
• USB-C connectivity supports bidirectional MIDI and bus power, with universal device compatibility to supercharge any setup
• Integration with Akai’s brand-new Studio Instrument Collection means a gamut of 1,000 virtual-instrument sounds from Akai, Pro, Air, and Moog software are always accessible

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type:Compact MIDI Keyboard Controller
• Number of Keys:25
• Type of Keys:Mini
• Velocity Sensitive:Yes
• Pads:8 x RGB Backlit Pads (velosity/pressure-sensitive)
• Other Controllers:Pitchbend, Mod Wheel, 14 x LED Buttons, 2 x Bi-color LED Buttons
• Encoders/Pots:8 x 360° Rotary Knobs (assignable), 1 x Navigation/Menu Encoder
• Dedicated Transport Control:Yes
• Presets:1000 x Presets
• Pedal Inputs:1 x 1/4" (sustain)
• MIDI I/O:Out, USB
• USB:1 x USB-C (rear)
• Additional Compatibility:Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Bitwig, Cubase
• Color:Gray
• Power Supply:USB Powered
• Height:1.45"
• Width:13.66"
• Depth:7.55"
• Weight:2.2 lbs