Akai MPK Mini IV vs M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro
| Akai MPK Mini IV | M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys (3rd-generation Akai keybed) | 88 graded hammer-action keys (weighted) with channel aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | — | yes (channel aftertouch) |
| Sounds / presets | — | 0 |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | — |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Pads / faders | 8 velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC pads (4 banks) | — |
| Weight | — | 18.5 kg |
| Battery power | no (USB-C bus power) | — |
| Released | 2025 | 2021 |
| Release month | 10 | 3 |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 25 | 88 |
| Controls | — | OLED screen, 16 RGB velocity-sensitive pads, pitch/mod wheels, 3 footswitch pedal inputs, 1 expression pedal input |
Full spec sheets: Akai MPK Mini IV · M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro. Rows with a highlighted background differ.