Peak Pad Performance – The Akai LPD8 MKII Laptop Pad Controller
Great things come in small packages and the the LPD8 delivers in a big way. The sleek MIDI pad controller features 8 velocity-sensitive RGB pads from the flagship MPC X and is up to any pad performance-based duties for the modern beat-making music producer. Produce beats, trigger one-shot samples and loops, or connect to any general MIDI-based DAW for easy hands-on controlling and creation.
- The same pads from the top-of-the-line MPC X standalone hardware
- 8 assignable rotary knobs for precise control of parameters and values in your DAW
- Sit it on your desk, neatly against your laptop computer for a streamlined process
SPECIFICATIONS
- Controls
- (8) velocity-sensitive, RGB-lit pads
- (8) 270° knobs
- (4) UI buttons
- Programs: 4 stored programs, configurable via free downloadable editor software
- Connections: (1) USB port
- Power: Via USB
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 3.2 x 1.3 inches (306 x 81 x 34 mm)
- Weight: 0.86 lbs. (0.39 kg)
Manufacturer: Akai Professional
Model: LPD8MK2
SKU: I726723-GA9992511-2-WHXC
UPC: 694318025567
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