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 Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 (2026)
Akai Professional MPK Mini IV is best for compact beat and melody production on the go; Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 is best for compact daw control with pads and encoders. Akai Professional MPK Mini IV starts at $99 and Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 at $139.99.
Novation
Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4
A 25 mini-key DAW controller with polyphonic-aftertouch pads, Scale/Chord modes, and an arpeggiator.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| Akai Professional MPK Mini IV | Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | compact beat and melody production on the go | compact daw control with pads and encoders |
| Starting price | $99 | $139.99 |
| 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 synth-action mini-keys, 16 RGB velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch, 8 endless rotary encoders, 128x64 monochrome OLED display, Scale, Chord, and generative arpeggiator modes |
| Developer | Akai Professional | Novation |
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Akai Professional MPK Mini IV starts at $99; Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 starts at $139.99.
25 velocity-sensitive mini keys, 8 velocity-sensitive RGB MPC pads, 8 endless knobs, pitch and mod wheels, 5-pin DIN MIDI output.
25 synth-action mini-keys, 16 RGB velocity-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch, 8 endless rotary encoders, 128x64 monochrome OLED display, Scale, Chord, and generative arpeggiator modes.