Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
🎹 Akai MPK Mini MK4 geni.us/0bE4Q
🎤 Audio Technica BP40 (Sponsor) geni.us/oh7xp
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3. Arturia Minilab 3 geni.us/qjYl
4. Novation Launchkey MK4 geni.us/CQu3x
5. Native Instruments M32 geni.us/r1YI
6. Novation FLkey geni.us/ASBlQ
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Studio Monitors geni.us/97L9Qw
Compact Audio Interface geni.us/iOmP
Mini MIDI Keyboard geni.us/qjYl
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
The Akai MPK Mini MK4 is here — with real upgrades! In this video, I review all the new features, compare it to other mini MIDI keyboards, and show you exactly how it works with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and FL Studio. If you’re considering the MK4, or just upgraded from the MK3, this is the video to watch. I go over the pads, transport controls, the new pitch/mod wheels, endless knobs, arpeggiator, chord & scale modes, and the brand new “Studio Instrument” plugin from Akai. I’ve tested all the top mini keyboards, so you’ll hear honest comparisons with the Arturia Minilab, Novation Launchkey Mini, FLKey Mini, and NI’s M32. Chapters are included so you can skip to your DAW — and I made this guide so you can come back to it when you’re setting up or need a quick refresher.
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Instagram → instagram.com/sanjayc
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Co-editor: Kudrat Patel
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Timestamps
0:00 This is BIG
1:01 Overview
3:09 Sponsor
4:09 Whats missing?
4:53 Keys
5:27 Pads
6:06 Best NEW feature
9:36 Connectivity
9:46 Build
10:23 DAW Control
13:05 Arp Chord Scale
14:49 Thoughts
16:33 Ableton Live
18:17 Logic Pro
19:15 FL Studio
🎹 Akai MPK Mini MK4 geni.us/0bE4Q
🎤 Audio Technica BP40 (Sponsor) geni.us/oh7xp
⬇️ more gear below
3. Arturia Minilab 3 geni.us/qjYl
4. Novation Launchkey MK4 geni.us/CQu3x
5. Native Instruments M32 geni.us/r1YI
6. Novation FLkey geni.us/ASBlQ
💡 Get 7% Off DistroKid (Sponsor) — distrokid.com/vip/sanjayC
🚀 Free Guide: Improve Your Studio Today — sanjayc.com/free
⭐ TOP STUDIO GEAR PICKS
Studio Headphones geni.us/KV65VR
Studio Monitors geni.us/97L9Qw
Compact Audio Interface geni.us/iOmP
Mini MIDI Keyboard geni.us/qjYl
Full-size MIDI Keyboard geni.us/rd5k
Virtual Instrument Collection geni.us/KVLVP9o
Where I buy my music gear bit.ly/4fFRxMz
Some links are paid affiliate links. I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
ABOUT THIS VIDEO
The Akai MPK Mini MK4 is here — with real upgrades! In this video, I review all the new features, compare it to other mini MIDI keyboards, and show you exactly how it works with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and FL Studio. If you’re considering the MK4, or just upgraded from the MK3, this is the video to watch. I go over the pads, transport controls, the new pitch/mod wheels, endless knobs, arpeggiator, chord & scale modes, and the brand new “Studio Instrument” plugin from Akai. I’ve tested all the top mini keyboards, so you’ll hear honest comparisons with the Arturia Minilab, Novation Launchkey Mini, FLKey Mini, and NI’s M32. Chapters are included so you can skip to your DAW — and I made this guide so you can come back to it when you’re setting up or need a quick refresher.
🎁 FREE STUDIO GUIDE sanjayc.com/free
Save 7% to get your music on streaming platforms distrokid.com/vip/sanjayC
FOLLOW ME
Instagram → instagram.com/sanjayc
Facebook → facebook.com/SanjayCOfficial
SoundCloud → soundcloud.com/SanjayC
Spotify → open.spotify.com/artist/3haWCZpRUHxXfTCyKdguc2
Apple Music → music.apple.com/us/album/undone-single/1471944741?app=itunes
Business inquiries: Sanjay@SanjayC.com
Co-editor: Kudrat Patel
#MusicStudio #HomeStudio #SanjayC
Timestamps
0:00 This is BIG
1:01 Overview
3:09 Sponsor
4:09 Whats missing?
4:53 Keys
5:27 Pads
6:06 Best NEW feature
9:36 Connectivity
9:46 Build
10:23 DAW Control
13:05 Arp Chord Scale
14:49 Thoughts
16:33 Ableton Live
18:17 Logic Pro
19:15 FL Studio
