【Akai】 Professional MPD218 USB Pad Controller A Closer Look Uncategorized

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Akai Professional MPD218 USB Pad Controller

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Specifications

Product Specifications Value

Product Name

Akai Professional MPD218 USB Pad Controller
Model Number 7457870086246
Age Range 5+
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Delivery Time 1–5 days

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Key Features
  • 16 x Thick Fat Backlit MPC Pads
  • 6 x Assignable 360° Potentiometers
  • Note-Repeat Button
  • Full-Level Mode
  • USB-MIDI Connection and Power
  • Kensington Lock Slot
  • Software Package Included

 

Overview

The MPD218 by Akai Professional is a MIDI-over-USB pad controller which brings the feel of classic MPC beat-making to producers, programmers, musicians and DJs, in a lightweight and compact package.

Sixteen ultra-sensitive Thick Fat backlit MPC pads are used to trigger drum hits and other samples in your software or external MIDI sound module, and are pressure- and velocity-sensitive, for a responsive feel and intuitive playing. You can switch between three pad banks to control up to 48 samples.

The MPD218 features 3 banks of 6 assignable 360° potentiometers which send continuous controller messages to the software for up to 18 parameters. The controller incorporates some of the MPC's most popular functions such as a Note-Repeat button and Full-Level mode.

The unit is bus-powered and class-compliant with Mac and Windows, and is iOS-compatible via Apple's Camera Connection kit (available separately). It comes with a comprehensive software bundle which includes Ableton Live Lite, Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Sonivox Big Bang Cinematic Percussion & Big Bang Universal Drums, and Software Preset Editor.

  • 16 x ultra-sensitive Thick Fat backlit MPC pads
  • Switch between three pad banks to control up to 48 samples
  • 6 x assignable 360° potentiometers send continuous controller messages to your software or external MIDI device
  • Control-Bank button to select one of three banks of potentiometers and control up to 18 parameters
  • Program-Select button to recall pre-mapped layout of pads
  • Note-Repeat button to retrigger pad at a rate based on the current tempo and time-division settings
  • Full-Level mode causes pads to always play at a maximum velocity no matter how hard or soft you hit them
  • 16 configurable presets
  • iOS-compatible with Apple’s Camera Connection kit (sold separately)
  • MIDI information is sent over plug-and-play USB interface for use with Mac or Windows
  • USB powered, no AC adapter required
  • Kensington lock slot to secure unit to a table or surface
  • Included software: Ableton Live Lite, Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Sonivox Big Bang 
  • Cinematic Percussion & Big Bang Universal Drums, and Software Preset Editor

 

Key Specs

Item Type
Drum Pad Controller
Number of Pads
16x Velocity-/Pressure-Sensitive RGB Backlit Pad
Expression Controls
6x Knob
Transport Controls
No
Display
No
Sequencer
No
Connectivity
Audio I/O
No
Trigger Device & Pedal Inputs
No
MIDI I/O
No
CV/Gate I/O
No
Sync I/O
No
USB I/O
1x USB-B (Host Connection, MIDI)
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Wireless
No
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
Computer: macOS / Windows
Mobile: iOS Only via Optional Adapter
OS Compatibility
macOS
Windows
Included Software
Ableton Live Lite
Mobile App Compatible
Yes, Adapter Required (Not Included): iOS Only
Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins
macOS Class-Compliant (No Driver Needed)
Windows Class-Compliant (No Driver Needed)
RAM Requirements
1 GB, 2 GB Recommended
Required Hardware
USB-A Port
Internet Connection
Required for Software/Driver Download
Power
Power Requirements
USB Bus Power
Physical
Color
Black / Red
Included Accessories
USB Cable
Dimensions
9.4 x 7.9 x 1.6" / 23.9 x 20.1 x 4.1 cm
Weight
1.6 lb / 0.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.6 x 10 x 3.25"

 

What's in the Box:

  • Akai Professional MPD218 USB Pad Controller
  • USB Cable
  • Software Download Cards
  • Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

Brand:
Akai
SKU:
MPD218
Tags:
Akai, Akai Pad Controller, Akai Professional MPD218, MPD218, Pad Controllers

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