{"product_id":"akai-professional-mpk-mini-4-controller-keyboard-red","title":"Akai Professional MPK Mini 4 Controller Keyboard - Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eBreathe new life into your performances and studio sessions. MPK Mini IV comes equipped with true, mechanical pitch and mod wheels, plus a newly designed keybed for a more expressive playing experience. Transport controls make your workflow seamless, and legendary MPC pads are a beatmaker’s dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time, MPK Mini IV comes with the Studio Instrument Collection: a VST\/AU plugin and standalone app for Mac\/PC. With over 1,000 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 MPK Mini IV, you have everything you need to start making studio-level productions—right out of the box. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAPPED TO MOVE WITH YOUR DAW\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're making your first beat or need better control of your studio equipment, MPK Mini IV is your launchpad. With 1-to-1 control mapping for most major DAWs and two-way screen feedback, this keyboard puts every move at your fingertips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPARK IDEAS WITH CREATIVE TOOLS\u003cbr\u003eWith intelligent Scale and Chord modes, MPK Mini IV is built to keep your ideas moving. These features aren’t just shortcuts; they’re creative catalysts that turn sketches into songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSCALE Mode\u003cbr\u003eNever hit a wrong note again. Lock the keybed to one of dozens of scales and every key you play fits the vibe. Discover tonalities and progressions you might never have written on your own.\u003cbr\u003eChord Mode\u003cbr\u003eTurn single notes into full harmonies. Play rich chords with one finger and sketch progressions in seconds. Perfect for topline ideas, creating harmony, or laying down instant foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE ARPEGGIATOR, SUPERCHARGED\u003cbr\u003eWe designed the arpeggiator to be more than a utility: it’s a sketchpad for riffs, grooves, and unexpected ideas. Lock in patterns, flip them on the fly, and sync seamlessly to your session. With Freeze, Mutate, and stepped dynamics on the pads, your sequences don’t just loop—they evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay it your way\u003cbr\u003eExplore seven arp play modes, including Chord mode for keybed-wide note repeats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStay locked in\u003cbr\u003eSync patterns to your studio equipment via USB, full-size MIDI, or tap tempo with swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreeze and flow\u003cbr\u003ePlay an arp pattern while you improvise freely over it with the keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it fresh\u003cbr\u003eMutate adds evolving octave jumps and variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHands-on dynamics\u003cbr\u003ePattern and Edit modes let the pads inject accents, ties, and ratchets into your arp pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA CONTROLLER THAT CONNECTS TO EVERYTHING\u003cbr\u003eHook up to classic synthesizers and studio equipment with a full-size MIDI output jack, or plug straight into your computer via USB-C. No fuss, no adapters, no limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003cbr\u003e[NEW] Updated third-generation keybed for an expressive playing experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NEW] Push\/turn rotary encoder for effortless function navigation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NEW] Enhanced arpeggiator with Pattern, Arp Freeze, and Mutate functions to encourage experimentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NEW] Expanded DAW-mapped transport section for an uninterrupted workflow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NEW] Two distinct colorway options to match your style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NEW] Full-color screen for real-time feedback and easy navigation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NEW] True pitch and mod wheels for tactile hands-on control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[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\u003cbr\u003e 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys with 10-octave up\/down range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 assignable 360° rotary knobs for tactile sound-shaping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB Bus-powered for hassle-free connectivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale and Chord Modes for playing in key, adding harmonies, and building progressions with ease\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 Velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB backlit MPC pads for responsive, expressive feel\u003cbr\u003eConnections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-size MIDI output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComputer connection and bus power via USB-C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustain pedal input (quarter-inch TS socket) \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AKAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405352804594,"sku":"BM0694318027172","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6363\/5698\/files\/MPK_Mini_4_Red_Angle.png?v=1780010128","url":"https:\/\/www.bettermusic.com.au\/products\/akai-professional-mpk-mini-4-controller-keyboard-red","provider":"Better Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}