These MPDs are the perfect bridge between your creativity and your computer-based studio. Many years of research and customer feedback has led directly to some of the most capable pad controllers we’ve ever developed.

Our MPD2 Series marks an important evolution of the pad controller. Titles include: Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Big Bang Drums and Big Bang Cinematic Percussion from Sonivox, Ableton Live Lite, and Software Preset Editor. The USB connection powers the MPD218 so the included USB cable is all you need.Īlong with the improved functionality we’ve added iOS compatibility using the Camera Connection Kit (sold separately) and included over $400 of free software. MIDI information is sent over its plug-and-play USB interface for use on Mac or PC, eliminating the need to install any drivers. This will enable you to maximize your sound and give you increased control over effects. The MPD218 also has an expanded control set of six knobs in three banks versus one control on the previous MPD18 model. Its intuitive blend of MPC controls and technologies mesh with easy USB connectivity to bring the feel of classic beat making into the world of computer music production.įirst, we stepped up our game by adding new, ultra sensitive Thick Fat MPC pads, creating an amazingly responsive user experience. The MPD218 is a MIDI-over-USB pad controller perfect for producers, programmers, musicians and DJs alike. We took what you told us and turned it into the most capable and user-friendly line of pad controllers Akai Professional has developed to date. We asked what you wanted and we listened closely. The MPD2 Series is a product of over six years of detailed customer research and user feedback. People loved the original MPDs so much that we didn’t want to mess with success.

Feature-Packed, Highly Playable Pad ControllerĬhoose Your Weapon: Building on the success of the original, the feature-packed MPD2 Series gives you amazing creative musical ammo with Thick Fat backlit MPC pads, improved controls and new bundled software

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