The Akai MPD18 MIDI Pad Controller is an easy way
to add genuine MPC pads to your setup. This MIDI-over-USB pad
controller for DJs, programmers, producers, and other musicians is
built around the pads and controls from Akai Professional's
industry-standard MPC series. The MPD18 is an expressive and intuitive
instrument ideal for the studio and stage.
At the heart of the Akai MPD18 is its bank of 16 velocity and
pressure-sensitive MPC pads, an Akai Pro exclusive. You can access 3
different banks of sounds from the MPC pads for a total of 48 sounds at
your fingertips. The MPD18 also borrows the MPC series' assignable
Q-Link controllers, enabling you to control nearly any parameter in
your software in real time. You get an assignable Q-Link fader for
natural, hands-on control of your most-used parameters, and MPC Note
Repeat enables you to quickly input patterns such as hi-hat parts or
drum rolls. The MPD18 also has 16 configurable presets so you can
program it for the way you work with different hardware and software.
The
Akai MPD18 sends MIDI information over its plug-and-play USB interface
so you can use it with your Mac or PC without installing any drivers.
The USB connection even powers the MPD18 so the included USB cable is
all you need for portable production. It can control nearly any MIDI
software, as well as MIDI hardware, such as synths, sound modules,
samplers, sequencers, drum machines, and more.
Features:
- MPC pads: bank of 16, velocity and pressure sensitive
- Three pad banks for a total of 48 sounds accessible from pads
- Q-Link assignable fader control
- MPC Note Repeat
- MIDI-over-USB or MIDI operation
- MPC 16-Level and Full Level
- 16 configurable presets
- USB powered, requires no AC adapter
Includes:
- MPD18 portable performance controller
- USB cable
- Software CD
Specs:
- Dimensions: 13"W x 10"D x 3.4"H
- Weight: 3.4
