Name: AKAI MPD218 MIDI PAD CONTROLLER
SKU: 8465
Availability: OutOfStock

AKAI MPD218 MIDI PAD CONTROLLER

Category	Details
Pads	16 velocity- & pressure-sensitive backlit MPC pads (“Thick Fat” pads)
Pad Banks	3 banks (48 total pad assignments)
Knobs	6 assignable 360° knobs, 3 banks (18 total controls)
Functions	Note Repeat, Full Level
Presets	16 programmable preset slots
Connectivity	USB-MIDI (Plug-and-play), iOS compatible via Apple Camera Connection Kit
Power	USB bus-powered (no external power needed)
Software Included	– Ableton Live Lite- MPC Essentials- SONiVOX Big Bang Drums & Percussion- Software Preset Editor
System Requirements (Mac)	macOS 10.4.11+, 1.25 GHz G4/G5 or Intel Mac, 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended), USB port
System Requirements (Windows)	Windows XP–10, 1.5 GHz Pentium 4+, 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended), USB port, ASIO recommended
Security	Kensington lock slot
Dimensions	9.4” x 7.9” x 1.6” (23.9 x 20.1 x 4.1 cm)
Weight	1.65 lbs (0.75 kg)

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DESCRIPTION

Choose 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

OK, it was a tall order. We admit it. People loved the original MPDs so much that we didn’t want to mess with success.

But we did.

The MPD2 Series is a product of over six years of detailed customer research and user feedback. We asked what you wanted and we listened closely. 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.

Nitty-Gritty

The MPD218 is a MIDI-over-USB pad controller perfect for producers, programmers, musicians and DJs alike. 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.

Experience the Difference

First, we stepped up our game by adding new, ultra sensitive Thick Fat MPC pads, creating an amazingly responsive user experience. The MPD218 also has an expanded control set of six knobs in three banks versus one control on the previous MPD18 model. This will enable you to maximize your sound and give you increased control over effects.

MIDI information is sent over its plug-and-play USB interface for use on Mac or PC, eliminating the need to install any drivers. The USB connection powers the MPD218 so the included USB cable is all you need.

Goodies

Along with the improved functionality we’ve added iOS compatibility using the Camera Connection Kit (sold separately) and included over $400 of free software. Titles include: MPC Beats, Drum Synth 500 from AIR, Ableton Live Lite, and Software Preset Editor.

Our MPD2 Series marks an important evolution of the pad controller. Many years of research and customer feedback has led directly to some of the most capable pad controllers we’ve ever developed. These MPDs are the perfect bridge between your creativity and your computer-based studio.

MPC 2.0 UPGRADE READY (Optional)

We are pleased to announce that the critically acclaimed MPC Software 2.0 upgrade is now available to purchase for your MPD, greatly enhancing the capability and functionality from the included MPC Essentials.

MPC Software 2.0 is a cutting-edge production suite combining 128-track sequencing capability, real-time time stretching, clip-launch functionality, advanced MIDI editing capability, VST compatibility in controller mode, operation as a standalone application on Mac & PC, advanced sampling & audio editing/recording functionality,