Compact 25-key USB-C MIDI controller with pitch/mod wheels, 8 pads, and 5-pin DIN MIDI output.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS
Checked September 2026
Akai Professional MPK Mini IV vs Akai Professional MPD218 (2026)
Akai Professional MPK Mini IV is best for compact beat and melody production on the go; Akai Professional MPD218 is best for beatmaking and drum programming on a budget. Akai Professional MPK Mini IV starts at $99 and Akai Professional MPD218 at an unpublished price.
A MIDI-over-USB pad controller with 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive MPC pads and 6 assignable knobs.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS
| Akai Professional MPK Mini IV | Akai Professional MPD218 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | compact beat and melody production on the go | beatmaking and drum programming on a budget |
| Starting price | $99 | Not public |
| Free version | No | No |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Formats | USB-MIDI | USB-MIDI |
| OS | Windows, macOS, iOS | Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Key features | 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys, 8 velocity-sensitive RGB MPC pads, 8 endless knobs, pitch and mod wheels, 5-pin DIN MIDI output | 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive backlit pads (3 banks), 6 assignable 360-degree knobs (3 banks), 6 control buttons, Class-compliant, driverless USB-MIDI, iOS compatible via Apple Camera Connection Kit |
| Developer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
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Akai Professional MPK Mini IV starts at $99; Akai Professional MPD218 starts at a price not published online.
25 velocity-sensitive mini keys, 8 velocity-sensitive RGB MPC pads, 8 endless knobs, pitch and mod wheels, 5-pin DIN MIDI output.
16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive backlit pads (3 banks), 6 assignable 360-degree knobs (3 banks), 6 control buttons, Class-compliant, driverless USB-MIDI, iOS compatible via Apple Camera Connection Kit.