Compact 25-key USB-C MIDI controller with pitch/mod wheels, 8 pads, and 5-pin DIN MIDI output.
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Checked September 2026
Akai Professional MPK Mini IV vs Arturia MiniLab 3 (2026)
Akai Professional MPK Mini IV is best for compact beat and melody production on the go; Arturia MiniLab 3 is best for beginners wanting an all-in-one bundled software and hardware starter kit. Akai Professional MPK Mini IV starts at $99 and Arturia MiniLab 3 at $149.
A 25-key universal MIDI controller with pads, faders, encoders, and a bundled software suite.
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| Akai Professional MPK Mini IV | Arturia MiniLab 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | compact beat and melody production on the go | beginners wanting an all-in-one bundled software and hardware starter kit |
| Starting price | $99 | $149 |
| Free version | No | No |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Formats | USB-MIDI | USB-MIDI |
| OS | Windows, macOS, iOS | Windows, macOS |
| 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 | 25 velocity-sensitive slim keys, 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads (2 banks), 8 rotary encoders and 4 sliders, Mini OLED display with browsing knob, Touch strips for pitch bend and modulation |
| Developer | Akai Professional | Arturia |
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Akai Professional MPK Mini IV starts at $99; Arturia MiniLab 3 starts at $149.
25 velocity-sensitive mini keys, 8 velocity-sensitive RGB MPC pads, 8 endless knobs, pitch and mod wheels, 5-pin DIN MIDI output.
25 velocity-sensitive slim keys, 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads (2 banks), 8 rotary encoders and 4 sliders, Mini OLED display with browsing knob, Touch strips for pitch bend and modulation.