{"product_id":"akai-professional-mpk-mini-mk4-compact-midi-keyboard-pad-controller-black","title":"Akai Professional MPK Mini MK4 Compact MIDI Keyboard \u0026 Pad Controller, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for expressive control in a compact form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MPK Mini MK4 features a redesigned keybed that responds naturally to your playing. With 25 velocity-sensitive keys and 10 octaves accessible through simple octave shift buttons, you can cover a wide range of notes without a full-size keyboard. The addition of real mechanical pitch and modulation wheels gives you tactile, hands-on control for bends, modulation effects, and more accurate performance input. You can shape your sounds with intent, not just convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RGB backlit MPC pads are velocity- and pressure-sensitive, making them ideal for finger drumming or triggering samples. With two pad banks, you can assign up to 16 pads, giving you more options for layering and performance. This combination of expressive features in a compact unit makes the MK4 a strong choice for mobile producers and home studios alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexible connectivity for modern and classic setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MPK Mini MK4 includes both USB-C and a full-size 5-pin MIDI output, giving you reliable connections to your computer and external gear. USB-C handles both power and data, so you can plug directly into a laptop or tablet without extra cables or adapters. The MIDI output lets you control classic synthesisers, grooveboxes, or other MIDI-enabled instruments directly, making the MK4 useful beyond a digital-only environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis controller also includes a 1\/4-inch input for a sustain pedal, which adds another layer of expression for keyboard players. It is designed to slot into any setup and keeps things simple so you can focus on creating rather than troubleshooting connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware suite with 1,000+ studio sounds included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MPK Mini MK4 comes with free access to the Studio Instrument Collection. This exclusive virtual instrument gives you over 1,000 professionally crafted presets from leading software developers including AIR, Akai Pro, and Moog. These presets cover a wide range of sounds, from vintage synths and basses to modern leads and keys, making it easy to start building tracks straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the MPK Mini MK4 offers pre-mapped controls, you can browse and tweak presets directly from the controller. No mouse is needed. This keeps your workflow quick and your focus on music, not navigating menus. Everything is designed to work together, making it easy to stay inspired during your sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative tools that support musical exploration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral built-in performance tools help shape your ideas into finished pieces. Intelligent Scale and Chord modes allow you to play in key and build harmonies even if your keyboard skills are limited. These features help remove the guesswork when writing melodies or progressions and encourage more musical results without extra effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn upgraded arpeggiator adds Pattern, Freeze, and Mutate functions. These give you more control over rhythmic variations and help generate new riffs or backing parts that evolve during your performance. Combined with the tight DAW integration, these tools provide the building blocks you need to explore new sounds and arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated, Expressive Third-Generation Keyboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-Color Display For Real-Time Visual Feedback And Easy Navigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Pitch And Modulation Wheels For Precision Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight Velocity- And Pressure-Sensitive RGB Backlit MPC Pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight Assignable 360° Rotary Knobs For Tactile Sound-Shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded Transport Controls For Seamless DAW Integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale And Chord Modes For Effortless Harmonic Composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced Arpeggiator With Pattern, Freeze, And Mutate Functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Studio Instrument Collection With Over 1,000 Presets From AIR, Akai Pro, And Moog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-Mapped Scripts For Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Bitwig, And Cubase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C Connectivity And Full-Size 5-Pin MIDI Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Ableton Live Lite 12 License, Plus Free Trials Of Melodics And Splice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeys: 25 Velocity-Sensitive Keys, 10-Octave Range With Octave Up\/Down Buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePads: 8 Assignable RGB Backlit Pads, Velocity- And Pressure-Sensitive, 2 Banks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnobs: 8 Assignable 360° Knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: 1 Pitch Wheel, 1 Mod Wheel, 1 Navigation\/Menu Encoder, Transport Control Buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnections: 1 x USB-C Port, 1 x 1\/4\" TS Input For Sustain Pedal, 1 x 5-Pin MIDI Output Port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: USB Bus-Powered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W x H x D): 13.68\" x 1.8\" x 7.56\" \/ 347.5mm x 45.7mm x 192mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.31 lbs \/ 1.05 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Akai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52691239567707,"sku":"MPKMINI4B","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4699\/5803\/files\/akai-professional-mpk-mini-mk4-compact-midi-keyboard-pad-controller-black-p12375-6100_image_10531ab2-b7d1-4918-8e3f-11abab272525.jpg?v=1774963812","url":"https:\/\/electroniccentre.co.uk\/products\/akai-professional-mpk-mini-mk4-compact-midi-keyboard-pad-controller-black","provider":"Electronic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}