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Some gear just hits that sweet spot and the Akai Professional MPK Mini has been doing it for years. From bedroom setups to tour buses, it’s the little controller that always shows up big. Now, Akai has leveled things up again with the new MPK Mini IV, available in two sleek finishes: classic Black and modern Grey.
Designed for creators who want serious control without taking up serious space, the MPK Mini IV brings pro-level features, hands-on workflow, and endless inspiration; all in a compact, throw-it-in-your-bag form factor.
Let’s take a closer look at what’s new, what’s better, and why this might be Akai’s best Mini yet.
Design Evolution: Black, Grey, and Built for Inspiration
The first impression? It looks and feels premium. The Black edition stays true to Akai’s classic, performance-ready vibe, while the Grey version brings a clean, modern aesthetic that fits right into any studio setup.
It’s lightweight (just over two pounds), under 14 inches wide, and still feels solid, not plasticky. The knobs have more resistance, the buttons feel tighter, and the overall finish gives off that “this was made for musicians” energy.
Whether it’s sitting next to your laptop or traveling with you to a session, the MPK Mini IV feels like part of your creative setup, not a toy on your desk.
Feel the Difference: Enhanced Keybed & Controls
This is where Akai really stepped it up. The third-generation keybed is easily the best yet; more responsive, more expressive, and way more natural to play.
They also ditched the touch strips for real pitch and modulation wheels, and honestly, it’s about time. You can bend, modulate, and perform with actual precision now. It’s the difference between tapping out ideas and playing them.
It feels more like an instrument and less like a gadget and that’s exactly what you want.
Pads, Knobs & Hands-On Workflow
The iconic RGB-backlit MPC pads are back and as responsive as ever, velocity and pressure sensitive, with two banks for a total of 16 pads. They’re built for everything from finger drumming to triggering samples and loops.
You also get eight assignable knobs to shape your sound; control filters, volume, FX sends, whatever you need — plus a fully expanded transport section for play, stop, record, and loop.
It’s that true “hands-on” workflow that keeps you in the moment instead of staring at your screen.
The Power Behind the Pads: Studio Instrument Collection
Here’s where it gets fun. The Akai Professional MPK Mini IV comes with Akai’s brand-new Studio Instrument Collection, a massive software suite loaded with over 1,000 sounds from Akai, AIR, and Moog.
Everything is pre-mapped 1-to-1 with the controller, so you can browse sounds, tweak parameters, and record ideas directly from the Akai Professional MPK Mini IV, no mouse required.
And that new full-color screen? Game changer. It gives you instant visual feedback and makes the entire experience faster and smoother.
It’s basically a mini production station that’s ready to go anywhere you are.
Plug In. Play Anywhere.
Setup is as simple as it gets. The Akai MPK Mini IV runs on USB-C power, so there’s no need for an adapter, just plug in and go.
It also features a full-size MIDI output, meaning you can hook up external synths and hardware just as easily as your DAW. With pre-programmed scripts for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Bitwig, and Cubase, it’s literally plug-and-play.
Akai even includes Ableton Live Lite 12, plus free trials for Melodics and Splice, so you can start creating right out of the box, no excuses.
Grey vs. Black: Which MPK Mini IV Fits Your Style?
Both versions are identical when it comes to performance, it’s really just about your style.
The Grey edition gives off a modern, minimal vibe that fits perfectly into clean studio spaces or creator desks. The Black edition brings that classic Akai look — bold, iconic, and built for the stage.
Pick your color, plug it in, and get to work.
Why the MPK Mini IV Stands Out
The Akai Professional MPK Mini IV takes everything creators loved about the previous generation and tightens it up:
- Expressive new keybed
- Full-color screen
- Real pitch & mod wheels
- Pre-mapped DAW integration
- Studio Instrument Collection with 1,000+ sounds
It’s not a reinvention, it’s a refinement. And that’s what makes it great.
Small Controller, Big Creative Energy
If you’ve used an Akai Professional MPK Mini before, this one’s going to feel instantly familiar but better in every way.
It’s built for producers, beatmakers, and musicians who want to create wherever inspiration hits. Compact, powerful, and surprisingly fun to play, the Akai MPK Mini IV is everything the name stands for, just sharper, faster, and more capable than ever.
Explore the Akai Professional MPK Mini IV in Black and Grey — available now at I DJ NOW.