Akai has announced the latest incarnation of its MPK Mini line of MID keyboards with version IV dropping now.
MPK Mini IV comes with mechanical pitch bend and mod wheels and a newly designed keyed allowing for more expressive playing. Added to this are transport controls and the MPC pads users have come to expect.
The instrument comes with the Studio Instrument Collection, a VST/AU plugin and standalone app featuring over a thousand studio-quality presets from AIR, Akai and Moog spanning drums, bass, keys, synths and effects, plus easy-to-use controls for each instrument integrated with the hardware.
It features 1-to-1 control mapping for most major DAWs and two-way screen feedback.
Intelligent Scale and Chord modes help to spark creativity. The Scale mode locks the keyboard to a defined musical scale, while the Chord mode turns single notes into full chords and progressions.
The arpeggiator is also greatly enhanced with pattern locking and flipping, full syncing, and features such as Freeze, Mutate, and stepped dynamics.
Features
- Updated third-generation keybed for an expressive playing experience
- [NEW] Push/turn rotary encoder for effortless function navigation
- [NEW] Enhanced arpeggiator with Pattern, Arp Freeze, and Mutate functions to encourage experimentation
- [NEW] Expanded DAW-mapped transport sectionfor an uninterrupted workflow
- [NEW] Two distinct colorway options to match your style
- [NEW] Full-color screen for real-time feedback and easy navigation
- [NEW] True pitch and mod wheels for tactile hands-on control
- [NEW] Pre-programmed DAW mapping for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, and more, with 1-to-1 mapping for convenient control of preset parameters
- [NEW] The Studio Instrument Collection, a VST/AU and standalone virtual instrument with over 1,000 sounds from AIR, Akai Pro, and Moog, plus MPK Mini IV integrated controls
- 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys with 10-octave up/down range
- 8 assignable 360° rotary knobs for tactile sound-shaping
- USB Bus-powered for hassle-free connectivity
- Scale and Chord Modes for playing in key, adding harmonies, and building progressions with ease
- 8 Velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB backlit MPC pads for responsive, expressive feel
- Connections:
- Full-size MIDI output
- Computer connection and bus power via USB-C
- Sustain pedal input (quarter-inch TS socket)
