Akai MPD218 USB MIDI Pad Controller
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Description
The Akai Professional MPD218 is a USB MIDI pad controller with 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive backlit MPC pads, 6 assignable 360-degree knobs, and a 3-bank system that triples your controls to 48 pads and 18 knobs. It features MPC Note Repeat and Full Level for classic beat-making workflow, and connects class-compliant via USB to Mac, PC, and iOS devices.
Controls
- Pads: 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive MPC pads (red backlit), 3 banks (48 total)
- Knobs: 6 assignable 360-degree potentiometers, 3 banks (18 total)
- MPC functions: Note Repeat, Full Level
- Presets: 16 configurable user presets
Included Software
- Ableton Live Lite
- MPC Beats DAW
- MPC expansion sound packs
Specifications
- USB: Type-B (bus powered, class compliant)
- iOS: Compatible via Apple Camera Connection Kit
- Security: Kensington lock slot
- Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.9 x 1.6 in (239 x 201 x 41 mm)
- Weight: 1.65 lb (0.75 kg)